Super sweet and accurate about what it is like to live and be a teenager in todays society. Its a bit sad that our teens act like this but it felt realistic to me. I enjoyed the friendship and love which built between the two main characters, it felt real and lovely.The only part which didnt feel realistic is that when they boys were forced to come out - there was no negative reaction from neighbours, strangers and people in the projects who would of heard about them. Due to events I wont spoil, most of the school was forced to 'awaken' to their shitty behaviour and they were able to graduate as a couple, openly in love.I would have preferred seeing a little bit of tension, angst, issues and realism post coming out publicly. Having said that, I also wish I lived in THIS world where it could be accepted xoxxo This was a great great read!! I absolutely loved this book! I would recommend this to everyone. This story is told from the POV of Truman "Tru" Cobbler. He is someone who gets bullied on a daily basis til he meets and becomes friends with Javier "Javi" Castillo. It's a story that starts with friendship that turns into a relationship. My heart broke for Tru because I have been there in high school where people feel it's ok to bully for the sake of it. I'm really thinking about having my son read this to learn about tolerance and how words do hurt. I just hope everyone has a Javi in their life. I absolutely loved him. While he struggled with his feelings, it was the wonderful writing that made you feel for him. I cannot gush enough about it!I found a new author to love :-)
What do You think about Being True (2014)?
Tru was just a little too...something. Still a good read.
—Justin
