Moment of Truth Review
She’s chasing a mystery—only to find herself along the way.
Summary
At sixteen, Hadley Moore knows exactly who she is—a swimmer who will earn a scholarship to college. Totally worth all the hard work, even if her aching shoulders don’t agree. So when a guy dressed as Hollywood’s latest action hero, Heath Hall, crashes her swim meet, she isn’t amused. Instead, she’s determined to make sure he doesn’t bother her again. Only she’s not sure exactly who he is.
The swim meet isn’t the first event the imposter has interrupted, but a little digging turns up a surprising number of people who could be Heath Hall, including Hadley's ex-boyfriend and her best friend’s crush. She soon finds herself getting caught up in the mysterious world of the fake Heath Hall.
As Hadley gets closer to uncovering the masked boy’s identity she also discovers some uncomfortable truths about herself—like she might resent the long shadow her late brother has cast over her family, that she isn’t as happy as she pretends to be with her life choices… and that she is falling for the last guy she ever thought she would like.
Evaluation
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Another adorable teenage romcom from Kasie West—Moment of Truth was such a fun read! I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator was such a treat. She brought Hadley’s character to life in such a relatable and natural way.
Hadley and Jackson are complete opposites, but that’s what made their dynamic so fun to watch unfold. I loved how they challenged each other to step out of their comfort zones, and how their differences actually made them better together. Classic enemies-to-lovers energy, but with Kasie’s signature sweet twist.
And the mystery? A total bonus! Trying to figure out who the masked Heath Hall was gave the story a fun edge and kept things moving at a great pace.
If you’re in the mood for a lighthearted YA romance with heart, humor, a little intrigue, and opposites attract, Moment of Truth will definitely hit the spot.
