This book was crazy. 
 Micah is a pathological liar who is dealing with her boyfriend's sudden death. The book is divided into three parts, (view spoiler)[Part One: Telling the Truth, Part Two: Telling the True Truth and Part Three: The Actual Real Truth (hide spoiler)]. It's a big guessing game from start to finish. 
 The book goes back and forth, before Zach's death and after, as well as short glimpses into Micah's early childhood. After reading about her childhood, her family history, her personal 'truth', and all of her inner fears, doubts, and feelings of loneliness, I still didn't feel like I truly knew Micah. And the reason for that is simple: I can't trust her. 
 This lack of trust is not a coincidence. It's clear that the author meant for it to be that way. That's what the book is about. Micah has lied for what seems like forever, and she's finally ready to tell you the truth. Will you believe her? 
 Even after unraveling the mystery and navigating the crazy twist (I avoided spoilers to I could really enjoy the story, and it was definitely an interesting twist), I still felt a disconnect. Not only did I feel like I didn't get a chance to truly know Micah, but I also didn't get a good feel of her parents or Zach. Just bits and pieces of them. The same goes for all the minor characters in this story. I don't know if this was done on purpose or what. The book is written in such a way that events are clouded in mystery and all you're left with is random fragments that you later have to fit together to make sense of what's really happened. 
 There were some things I didn't doubt or question in the story. Micah's love for Zach, for example. Or her feelings of loneliness. But I can't ignore what I do doubt: Is the Actual Real Truth the truth? Can I believe? I felt the foundation of the book crumbled for me towards the end, after everything was revealed, and it affected the way I felt about this story as a whole. 
 Once I finished the book, I was left with questions that will never get answered: (view spoiler)[Why were we introduced to Micah's brother Jordan when we never find out what big accident caused his death? Why were her parents so affected by it? Why is Pete practically absolved of all guilt after his role in Zach's death? (hide spoiler)] The lack of answers is disappointing and left me dissatisfied. 
 While I appreciate that Larbalestier attempted something different and introduced a unique narrator, the twist and the overall plot was overshadowed by skepticism and wariness on my part.