Vérité by Rachel BlaufeldMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
The French word for truth is Verite. And so here's the truth, Verite by Rachel Blaufeld was a well written beautiful coming of age story. Though this book spotlights an interracial relationship which I think there should be more books that highlights that, Verite was so much more than that. This book was about going through an emotional journey with Tingly Simmons as she discovers the TRUTH. The truth of accepting her past mistakes, the truth of letting go, and the truth that LOVE heals. And the most important verite, running away from your problems is a race you'll never win.
Tingly Simmons' life is a hot mess. After it was discovered that she was having an affair with her French professor, her life was a big emotional mess. She was known around campus as the student who was having an affair with her teacher. Luckily for Tingly, she was able to get lost in her love of running. As a member of the track and team, she had to go to mandatory study times in the library where unbeknownst to her she meets a young man who has been admiring her from afar. From the first moment, Tiberius Jones saw Tingly, there was something about her that had him gravitate towards her. Soon he was able to form a friendship with her and slowly break down the walls of her heart. So can this six-foot-five basketball player show Tingly the truth that he is irrevocably in love with her?
Verite is the first book that I have read from Rachel Blaufeld and it won't be my last. I really enjoyed this book and found myself really invested in getting to know the characters especially Tiberius Jones. I loved how the author showcased Tiberius as a man who never wavered in his love for Tingly. What I really enjoyed about this book was Ms. Blaufeld allowed readers to really see Tingly's progression in dealing with her emotional vulnerabilities and past. Tingly is not a perfect heroine and I loved that we get to see flawed characters who are REAL in which allow readers to FEEL for her. Though at times, I struggled with Tingly with her need to run away from her problems, I got to admit I really loved how it worked out in the end for her. The journey of Tingly was well worth it in the end. So if you are looking for a book that highlights friendship, love, self worth, and acceptance then I would recommend VERITE.
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