A Gripping Journey Through Grief, Secrets & Resilience
From the first page, The Price of Truth hooks you like a riptide of emotion and suspense.
Michele Clarizio’s debut novel is an explosive blend of psychological intrigue and heart-wrenching grief, centered around seventeen-year-old Karis Russo, whose world is upended not once, but twice. First, by her father’s death, and again by a night shrouded in trauma and silence at a high-end coastal resort. With no memory of what happened, Karis plunges into a search for truth that unravels more than just lost hours—it cracks open lies, friendships, and her very identity.
The novel is rich in tension and layered with secrets that unspool at just the right pace. Clarizio’s writing delivers a haunting atmosphere and emotional authenticity, making you feel every drop of Karis’s confusion, fear, and defiance.
What sets this book apart is its unflinching portrayal of trauma’s aftermath—wrapped in a mystery, yes, but rooted deeply in healing. Add in a slow-burn romance, flawed characters, and a page-turner pace, and you’ve got a YA thriller that’s as moving as it is riveting.
If you love novels that explore the gray lines between truth and survival, The Price of Truth needs to be on your shelf.
