Moment of Truth
Published: 2020
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In "Moment of Truth" by Kasie West, the story revolves around two high school students, an aspiring journalist and her best friend, whose lives are upended when a scandal rocks their community. As they uncover the truth behind the rumors, they grapple with their increasing feelings for each other amidst the chaos. The protagonist must navigate the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and love while confronting the challenges of teenage life and the weight of secrets. With themes of honesty and the importance of standing up for what is right, the novel explores how personal truths can shape relationships and define one's character. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by HarperCollins .
Kasie West lives with her family in central California, where the heat tries to kill her with its 115-degree stretches. She graduated from Fresno State University with a BA degree that has nothing to do with writing.