Official Review: Truth Trippers by Rochelle Ransom

[Stephanie Elizabeth]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Truth Trippers" by Rochelle Ransom.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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New friends, Lodan and Lizzy, are both struggling with personal relationships. Lodan's mother seems to be withholding the truth about his biological father, and when he finds mysterious pictures in the attic, it open's a Pandora's box full of secrets. Meanwhile, Lizzy is reeling over the unexpected silent treatment that she is receiving from her boyfriend, Mateo, who promised they would stay in touch when she moved to New York.

Desperate to find the answers that they so vehemently seek, Lizzy comes up with a crazy idea to borrow (take) Lodan's mom's car and drive across the country. This "Truth Trip" will be the road trip of a lifetime—full of shocking revelations. They will head to Missouri to confront Mateo, then drive to California to find a woman named Sage, who Lodan thinks may have information about his father.

If the truth is what they seek, the truth is what they'll get, but they may not be ready to hear all the answers.

Truth Trippers by Rochelle Ransom is a YA book about love, acceptance, and finding one's truth. The story highlights various topics that go hand in hand with growing into adulthood, such as sexual identity and fleeing the parental nest. The book is told in the first-person perspective alternating between Lizzy and Lodon.

My love for this book was vast, but my absolute favorite aspect was the friendship between the main characters. Their personalities were quite opposite, but they seemed to bring out the best in one another. Lizzy's take-charge personality was instrumental in getting Lodan to face his fears and make the trip—something he wouldn't have done on his own. On the other hand, soft-spoken Lodan's calming disposition seemed to act as an anchor whenever Lizzy's emotions got the best of her.

Another thing that I admired about the book was the author's choice to include alternative types of relationships rather than solely relying on heterosexual norms. This emphasized the importance of acceptance, which is crucial for personal well-being, especially in young adults who are grappling with self-identity.

Overall, I had no significant issues with the novel; with that being said, the thing that I liked least about the book was the first-person narrative. More than once, I found myself having to go back to the beginning of the chapter to find out if it was Lizzy or Lodan narrating. I think, given the continuous switch between characters, the book may have benefitted from being written in the third-person perspective.

Truth Trippers had no extensive spelling or grammar issues; in fact, I found no errors at all! I was consistently impressed with the author's gift of storytelling. I am delighted to give the book a rating of four out of four stars for a truly immersive reading experience.

Truth Trippers would be well-suited to readers who crave adventure and value character development. The novel's emphasis on personal truth and celebrating differences provides an uplifting experience to readers struggling with self-acceptance. The book has minimal swearing and some sexual content, so I would not recommend it to preteen readers.

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[Doziesixtus]

This book will be drama picked. I'd like to know the reactions of Lodan when he gets info that would lead him to his biological father.

[Star_and_Buck]

Wow 2 opposite charactets having friendship. I recently read a book like this and was amazing. Ihope this one is good as well.

[FEislandqueen13]

this is an amazing review even though I'm not interested in the book.

[Pippa159]

This sounds like an absolutely addictive novel. I can't wait to read it when I find the time!

[Pluma]

I always enjoy stories that include road trips and fun friendships as the main elements; this book sounds like it ticks all the boxes! Thanks for the great review.

[Valkyrie9]

Such important topics that so many teenagers battle with - acceptance, finding one's own truth, and celebrating differences. I think the first person narrative could have been enhanced had the author taken a little more time to find the individual voice of each character. It should be easy for the reader to tell who is narrating, based on their word choice, thoughts and actions. Perhaps as the author matures as a writer, future books will display this better. Thanks for the great review!

[rahilshajahan]

The book sounds like an entertaining read. Will the truth actually trip them? God knows! Good job on the review btw.

[Rashida10]

This book seems to portray rekindled links, broken ties, secrets, and the quest for rejuvenation. I enjoyed this review. Thanks.

[Kola+wole]

My favourite part is their friendship despite being world apart in personality. I wonder what answers they will get at the conclusion of their trip. Great review.

[Intel]

You honestly had me hooked when you discussed the search for the biological father. Two best friends who deal with their own personal struggles as well as being supportive of other is inspiring.

[AnnOgochukwu]

Interesting storyline. Like the saying goes 'The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off', I expect nothing less of this book.
Great review!

[Rodel Barnachea]

I think that this book is not for me, but other readers would greatly appreciate it. Great review!

[Honest-reviewer]

The plot seems quite interesting. I would like to read this someday. Thanks for your wonderful review!

[Erandi Ekanayake]

Sounds like an interesting book. Hope to give this book a try soon. Thanks for the great review!