Review: Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett

In a community that isn't always understanding, an HIV-positive teen must navigate fear, disclosure, and radical self-acceptance when she falls in love--and lust--for the first time. Powerful and uplifting, Full Disclosure will speak to fans of Angie Thomas and Nicola Yoon.

Simone Garcia-Hampton is starting over at a new school, and this time things will be different. She's making real friends, making a name for herself as student director of Rent, and making a play for Miles, the guy who makes her melt every time he walks into a room. The last thing she wants is for word to get out that she's HIV-positive, because last time . . . well, last time things got ugly.

Keeping her viral load under control is easy, but keeping her diagnosis under wraps is not so simple. As Simone and Miles start going out for real--shy kisses escalating into much more--she feels an uneasiness that goes beyond butterflies. She knows she has to tell him that she's positive, especially if sex is a possibility, but she's terrified of how he'll react! And then she finds an anonymous note in her locker: I know you have HIV. You have until Thanksgiving to stop hanging out with Miles. Or everyone else will know too.

Simone's first instinct is to protect her secret at all costs, but as she gains a deeper understanding of the prejudice and fear in her community, she begins to wonder if the only way to rise above is to face the haters head-on...

Simone has just started a new school and so far its not bad. She's in LOVE with musicals (like a certain someone) and she's student directing the school musical RENT (they could have chosen something else but alright). The guy she likes seems to like her and she thinks she may be closer to doing something she's been thinking a lot about. having sex. Responsibly of course, because Simone isn't just a new student. She was born with HIV and was forced to leave her old school when students and parents found out. When someone leave a note in Simone's locker saying that they know she's positive and will tell the boy she likes if she doesn't stay away, they'll tell him her secrete. 

Watching Simon, a black girl with two dad's manage this secret of her status, embracing her sexuality, doing so with more caution that most would consider. I'm also obsessed with the relationship she has with her dads although her friends kind of leave something to be desired. 

It's hard for me to put into feelings what I felt about this book but because I cam never truly feel what Simone feels in this novel, but I can tell you that the author did a great job to getting me as close as possible. 

While the themes of sex (a one fade in to a sexy kitchen scene) this book is probably more appropriate for older kids but I have to say I really appreciate the blatant discussion about sex, consent, and safety. 

Such a good book.