Romeo/Juliet Summer Romance (82)
THE TRUTH ABOUT US by Janet Gurtler
Two years after her mom succumbed to depression, her dad worked all the time, and her sister practically moved in with her boyfriend, Jess's own troubles are catching up to her; when she is "punished" by having to volunteer at a soup kitchen, Jess falls for one of the guys who eats there despite their socioeconomic differences and what their friends and family think of their match. A great cast of characters with complex backgrounds make this more than just a summer romance novel. Another great YA by this author. (Sourcebooks Fire, 2015)
Two years after her mom succumbed to depression, her dad worked all the time, and her sister practically moved in with her boyfriend, Jess's own troubles are catching up to her; when she is "punished" by having to volunteer at a soup kitchen, Jess falls for one of the guys who eats there despite their socioeconomic differences and what their friends and family think of their match. A great cast of characters with complex backgrounds make this more than just a summer romance novel. Another great YA by this author. (Sourcebooks Fire, 2015)