[ARC Review] The Truth Project by Dante Medema

Told through a series of emails, texts, and free verse poetry, The Truth Project tells a story of finding oneself and discovering that the family you choose is more important than the family DNA gives you.

A senior in high school, Cordelia was on the right track. She had early acceptance to college, loving parents - a typical model daughter. But when she consulted an ancestry site for her senior project and found unexpected results, Cordelia's whole world went into a tailspin. Caught between knowing the man who raised her and wanting to know the man she shares DNA with, Cordelia has to decide if digging up the past is worth shattering her present.

Written in a unique blend of poetry, emails, and text messages, The Truth Project was a thought-provoking, and at times emotional, look at teenage self-discovery. Using the ever-growing popularity of genealogical tests, The Truth Project examines the importance of nature versus nurture when someone discovers that the person they thought shared half their DNA really doesn't. Cordelia as a character was raw and real, her responses emotional, even heartbreaking at times. The writing was smooth, the free verse beautiful. The Truth Project is a true coming of age story, full of love, heartache, and discovering what truly matters.

Huge thanks to HarperCollins/Quill Tree Books and Netgalley for the chance to read The Truth Project ahead of its release date.