Book Blurb
Both on the verge of fame. A ballerina who lies. A baseball player who believes her. Well, the truth changes everything.
Since Valentine's Day, Tally Landon has owned the most tragic story at Paly High. Now, she just wants to graduate, pursue her ballet career in New York, and leave this personal tragedy of hers far behind. Her best friend convinces her to attend one last party--a college party--where she meets Stanford's latest baseball wonder. Tally has a little fun at this guy's expense when she lies about her age and who she really is, intent on being someone else for just one night. After all, what's the harm in a few innocent lies, especially when she's so good at telling them?
Lincoln Presley's future is all mapped out. There is only baseball. With the big leagues circling with a lucrative offer, the star pitcher is solely focused upon securing his future. His cousin's party serves as a welcome distraction but then he sees the girl from Valentine's Day--the one he rescued from the burning wreckage on the 101. He can't quite hide his disappointment when she appears to look right through him, obviously not remembering him at all. Linc vows to learn her name at least. What would be the harm in getting to know this girl? What's the worst that can happen?
Fate brings them together. Fame & lies tear them apart. One truth remains...
Author's Note: A coming of age story? For sure. A powerful love story? Most definitely. An unforgettable read? Most likely. Intended for mature audiences? Absolutely.
This Much Is True is the first book (which should really be two books) in the Truth In Lies series but it can be read as a standalone book. It is 432 pages long in 12-point type so carve out some time. If you want to be one of the first to know when the new book is out (the second in this series), sign up for the new novel releases newsletter here: www.katherineowen.net
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Toot's Review by Stacy Sabala
Tally’s life was almost perfect. She, her twin sister Holly and best friend Marla had plans to spend the summer in New York dancing ballet. It is the only thing in her life. However Holly decided that there were other things in life, like Rob Thorne. Tally didn’t like him. She couldn’t understand what her sister saw in him.
Her life changed forever on Valentine’s Day. She drove Holly to Rob’s house after they had had a fight. Holly needed to work things out. On the way home in the rain, it took fifteen seconds to change everything. A black SUV clipped the front of Tally’s car. Tally was saved by a stranger but Holly was not.
As a result Tally is lost and devastated. She throws herself into her ballet. It is the only thing keeping her sane. Her family is lost in their grief and Tally is lost in her guilt as well. Ballet becomes the only thing in her life and she shuts everything else out of her heart.
Lincoln Presley is a star pitcher at Stanford. He is the stranger who saved Tally. He feels this instant connection and even tries to find her after the accident. He even goes to three different hospitals asking about her. He doesn’t get very far when he finds the right one. He has to go back to his life wondering about her.
When their paths cross again, they spend the night together. They absorb each other’s light in order to ease their individual pain. However when fame comes calling Linc asks Tally to wait for him. When others get involved and give advice, their relationship seems hopeless.
Tally goes on with her life but can’t forget him, as he is unable to forget about her. Linc wonders if they will ever be able to be together. Tally can’t believe that the plans she made with her sister have fallen into so many pieces.
I started this book with high hopes and the story started out tragically creating tortured souls, which are my favorite. As I read I kept hoping Tally would find peace and love. After a while I wanted to slap her. She became a martyr with her ballet, with her love life and anything else that came along. She constantly lied to herself and everyone else. Her warped sense of guilt and what she had to do got on my nerves. I got to the point that her actions were too much. It completely ruined the story for me. The author overdid on the torture and it turned into a completely depressing journey for the reader. I couldn’t finish the story. Not even a happy ending could entice me to make it through the middle. I personally didn’t like it. I give it a 2 out of 5. However it is my opinion and I encourage you to form your own.
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