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Crime Fiction · 2013 · PG-13

All the Truth That's in Me

by Julie Berry

After two years of captivity that left her unable to speak, Judith tries to rebuild her life in her Puritan village while hiding the truth about what happened.

For14+GenreCrime FictionLength256 pagesRead time~6.5 hours

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Violence

Some

Violence in the kidnapping backstory and period warfare; the colonial Puritan context adds weight

Language

None

No profanity; period-appropriate

Sexual Content

Barely any

Sexual violence in the backstory is implied but not depicted explicitly; its presence is significant

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Heavy themes of trauma, the impossibility of speaking one's truth in a repressive community, and survival

What this book is about

A YA historical novel set in a colonial Puritan village, told in second person. Violence includes the kidnapping backstory and the harsh realities of the period. Sexual violence is part of the backstory (handled with restraint). Older teens.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Kidnapping backstory

Implied sexual violence

Puritan repression

Trauma recovery

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