All the Truth That's in Me

From the Printz honor winning author of The Passion of Dolssa, a mesmerizing story about fear, love, and the power of a young woman's voice.

"All the Truth That’s In Me is that rare magical thing—a beautiful love story told in spare, riveting prose.”—The New York Journal of Books
 
“The love story and the mystery . . . are mesmerizing. Berry’s language undulates and flows. . . . Worthy of multiple reads.”—The Boston Globe



Four years ago, Judith and her best friend disappeared from their small town of Roswell Station. Two years ago, only Judith returned, permanently mutilated, reviled and ignored by those who were once her friends and family. Unable to speak, Judith lives like a ghost in her own home, silently pouring out her thoughts to the boy who's owned her heart as long as she can remember--even if he doesn't know it--her childhood friend, Lucas. But when Roswell Station is attacked, long-buried secrets come to light, and Judith is forced to choose: continue to live in silence, or recover her voice, even if it means changing her world, and the lives around her, forever.

The paperback edition includes an exclusive interview with the author and a list of discussion questions for book clubs.




Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal

Edgar Award nominee for YA


YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten title


Junior Library Guild Selection

Kirkus Reviews
Best Teen Book

Horn Book
Fanfare title

TAYSHAS Top Ten Pick

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Published Aug 19, 2014

304 pages

Average rating: 6.8

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xyndarella
Jan 09, 2026
10/10 stars
Four years ago, Judith and her best friend disappeared from their small town of Roswell Station. Two years ago, only Judith returned, permanently mutilated, reviled and ignored by those who were once her friends and family. Unable to speak, Judith lives like a ghost in her own home, silently pouring out her thoughts to the boy who’s owned her heart as long as she can remember—even if he doesn’t know it—her childhood friend, Lucas. But when Roswell Station is attacked, long-buried secrets come to light, and Judith is forced to choose: continue to live in silence, or recover her voice, even if it means changing her world, and the lives around her, forever. This startlingly original novel will shock and disturb you; it will fill you with Judith’s passion and longing; and its mysteries will keep you feverishly turning the pages until the very last.

It's been such a long time since I've been so emotionally moved by reading a book. It's such a bittersweet feeling.

All the Truth That's in Me is a heartbreaking tale told by Judith in her own voice, in a beautiful lyrical format. As she tells the story of her abduction and what has befallen her, Judith's plight draws you in emotionally until you can sympathise right along with the poor girl and the path she must walk.

Julie Berry portrays a depth of character and a richness of emotion in her writing that is truly magical, and very refreshing to read.

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