Overview

Janet Gurtler's books have been called ""just right for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jodi Picoult"" (Booklist) and ""reminiscent of Judy Blume"" (RT Book Reviews). In this riveting contemporary YA read, she explores the consequences of keeping the ultimate secret. One small mistake. One giant secret. Jazz wasn't supposed to have seen her mother's boyfriend that night. Especially not making out with one of her friends! Worse yet, she goes to tell her mom and gets the ultimate bombshell: her mom's pregnant. Now, Jazz can never reveal what she's seen. No matter what. The only one who seems to understand her is Jackson. Rumors are swirling that he's just out of reform school. But right now-with everything going on-Jazz isn't afraid to live on the edge a little... Praise for Janet Gurtler: ""Gutler's writing unfurls with the exquisite grace of a flower."" — Sarah Ockler, bestselling author of Fixing Delilah and Twenty Boy Summer

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.. .an addicting read and I honestly couldn't put this book down as I read it... well-written, engaging, and will allow people to think about the issues raised within it. - <strong><em> Writing Through Rose Tinted Glasses</em> </strong>

When I finished this novel I thought to myself How come more people didn't tell me how awesome Janet Gurtler's writing is?!. She totally has my favourite type of contemporary voice, a la Sarah Dessen, Elizabeth Scott, and Deb Caletti...This book just feels like a perfect example of contemporary YA...Janet Gurtler is definitely an author to keep an eye on. - Book Labyrinth What a great book...this book isn't a typical light read... - The Sagacity Quest This girl has got to be one of the strongest female characters written in the past few years... IF I TELL is a sweet journey of a girl who was never really given a chance. - The Readiacs Janet Gurtler has a way with words that works really well in contemporary YA, and I love her style... the writing, the plot, the characters, everything about it is good. - Paperback Treasures I LOVE WHEN THIS HAPPENS! When I have ZERO expectations about a book and it blows me away (because If I Tell certainly did!) it makes me so happy! ...It was a surprise delight that I think everyone should pick up... - The Book Barbies Gurtler's writing is beautiful, vivid in description and voice and pulling readers in early. Smoothly weaving description throughout, the settings ease in without kicking the reader out of the book. With heavy emotion and clear motivations, Gurtler's talents shine. - A Good Addiction Gurtler unabashedly tackles several sensitive topics without sacrificing the story line and constructs a beautiful paradox by making the burden of carrying a secret the factor that enables Jaz to face her outcast fear. This novel also addresses the pressure students feel to fit in and encourages them to stay true to themselves. Sometimes we just need to hear that it's OK to be different. - Booklist Gurtler handles complex issues of race, identity, friendship and fidelity with laugh-out-loud humor and engaging frankness...but once you're in you won't regret it... - RT Book Reviews Beautifully written...a great read for teen girls! - Beautifully written and filled with great hope. The name Janet Gurtler has become an immense pleasure to see in my to-read pile, I cannot wait for another chance to read one of her books. - I Like These Books .. .had me hooked from the beginning...I loved her support system. I loved all of her friends. ...more than worth the read! - i loves to read .. .an addicting read and I honestly couldn't put this book down as I read it... well-written, engaging, and will allow people to think about the issues raised within it. - Writing Through Rose Tinted Glasses .. .addressees issues such as alcoholism, postpartum depression, racial and sexual identity with honesty and frankness (given that there was a lot of talk about making gay characters straight in YA literature, I really appreciated it), which added more depth to the novel and characters... What I loved most about this novel, beside it's emotional charge and strong morale, was the tenderness in voice and compassion Janet wraps her characters in. - Willing to See Less .. .a beautifully written novel about the weight of ones secrets and the longing to be accepted for who we are. Raw emotion and believable characters made this book an absolute joy to read...I would definitely recommend If I Tell to any YA contemporary fan and I look forward to reading more from Janet Gurtler. - Stalking the Bookshelves .. .a beautiful, gripping novel. [Gurtler] handles each issue sensitively. The writing is such a caliber that you are able to feel what Jaz is going through... The book has a very real feel to it. - Alaskan Book Cafe .. .a beautiful and thought-provoking novel that is sure to warm your heart...I have to say that IF I TELL is one of my favorite contemporary YA books out there. - IB Book Blogging

I liked how Gurtler wrote her story about a teen who has more on her plate than usual. Who makes mistakes and pays for them. Who learns that people are not black and white...I also particularly liked that the ending did not neatly tie everything together. I appreciated that a lot. Would I recommend it to you? Yes, I would. In fact, I do. - Bibliophilic Monologues

Author Information

Janet Gurtler lives in Calgary, Canada with her husband and son and a puppy blessed with cuteness rather than brains. Janet does not live in an Igloo or play hockey, but she does love maple syrup and says ""eh"" a lot. Visit janetgurtler.blogspot.com.

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