If I Tell
"...a beautiful, gripping novel. [Gurtler] handles each issue sensitively. The writing is such a caliber that you are able to feel what Jaz is going through... The book has a very real feel to it." -Alaskan Book Cafe"Gurtler handles complex issues of race, identity, friendship and fidelity with laugh-out-loud humor and engaging frankness...but once you're in you won't regret it..." -RT Book Reviews"...had me hooked from the beginning...I loved her support system. I loved all of her friends. ...more than worth the read!" -i loves to read"Gurtler unabashedly tackles several sensitive topics without sacrificing the story line and constructs a beautiful paradox by making the burden of carrying a secret the factor that enables Jaz to face her outcast fear. This novel also addresses the pressure students feel to fit in and encourages them to stay true to themselves. Sometimes we just need to hear that it's OK to be different." -Booklist"...addressees issues such as alcoholism, postpartum depression, racial and sexual identity with honesty and frankness (given that there was a lot of talk about making gay characters straight in YA literature, I really appreciated it), which added more depth to the novel and characters... What I loved most about this novel, beside it's emotional charge and strong morale, was the tenderness in voice and compassion Janet wraps her characters in." -Willing to See Less"This girl has got to be one of the strongest female characters written in the past few years... IF I TELL is a sweet journey of a girl who was never really given a chance." -The Readiacs"Janet Gurtler has a way with words that works really well in contemporary YA, and I love her style... the writing, the plot, the characters, everything about it is good." -Paperback Treasures"I LOVE WHEN THIS HAPPENS! When I have ZERO expectations about a book and it blows me away (becauseIf I Tellcertainly did!) it makes me so happy! ...It was a surprise delight that I think everyone should pick up..." -The Book Barbies"I love the cover of this book, but can't hold a candle to the heartwarming story inside... beautifully written and the end fits the story perfectly. This is a great read for teen girls!" -"Gurtler's writing is beautiful, vivid in description and voice and pulling readers in early. Smoothly weaving description throughout, the settings ease in without kicking the reader out of the book. With heavy emotion and clear motivations, Gurtler's talents shine." -A Good Addiction