I really enjoyed this positive and sharp book. Simone Garcia-Hampton is a HIV positive teenage 
girl, and she's enjoying a full life at her new school. When the news got out at her previous school about her HIV status, things didn't go well, so she's trying to keep it under wraps. But when you're desperately in love and lust with Miles, then some things have to be out in the open (the full disclosure of the title)...

But how will that play out? Especially when Simone starts to get  anonymous notes threatening to reveal her secret unless she stops hanging out with Miles. 

The HIV storyline and experience is sensitively handled, but I think the best part of this book was the exploration of friendship.

This is the first book I have read by this author but it won’t be the last. 
I found myself unable to put this book down and really wanted to know more about the characters and their lives. A lot of sensitive issues were dealt with making this hard to read at times, but Camryn writes in such a way that you want to keep reading. 
Great book which I would highly recommend.

I requested this book because it oozed the grabby vibes with a YA context of a HIV positive protagonist. This book had lots of important themes and it was generally educational to those who might not know much about the virus in the context of adolescence and sexual relationships. However, it terms of execution and connection to the characters, the narrative left me on the outside looking in, disconnected and wanting more.

The protagonist, Simone was a secure person on the cusp of womanhood but with so many new questions about a health condition she’d lived with since forever. Simone was exploring her sexual identity, potential attractions and relationships and for the first time she was questioning what that meant in the now for her and her circumstances.

What I liked were the multiple reps of sexual identity and living with HIV, there’s so much in terms of widening knowledge and horizons for young people reading this book. I loved the dads, they were ridiculously protective on the one hand and everything precious on the other. I liked Miles but I found him unrealistic in a number of situations.

I struggled somewhat with feeling connected to Simone herself and her friends, Lydia and Claudia. There was something missing in these characters, something in the narrative that just didn’t hang right and I still can’t put my finger on it. The drama lama later in the story was predictable but I did enjoy how the story came together in the end. Although I remain unsure about Miles’ parents and any resolution of that issue.

I wanted to love this book, I appreciate its existence but it was just an okay read for me. I think maybe those younger readers than me might gain more from the narrative than I did.

Thank you to Penguin Children’s for the early review copy.

I didn't Love this book but I definitely liked it. The best thing about this book is that all it takes is the first few chapters for us to feel like we KNOW Simone, she's strong, unapologetic and most importantly she feels real. It's hard in YA fiction to find an authentic portrayle of a strong, young woman and I think this one is pitched perfectly. I would recommend.

Being HIV-positive doesn't define a person. Simone is a strong female lead, whose personality is friendly, brave, and dazzling. She's like everyone else from her age. She cares for her future, she cares about her friends, and she cares about boys and girls. Her blood status doesn't make her different from anyone.

Simone always thought the best way to protect herself and people was 1) never tell anybody and 2) sex abstinence. She never thought she would meet people as caring as Claudia and Lydia, her bestfriends, and as gentle as Miles, the boy she has a crush on. If the society is ignorant and cruel, some people are worth it.

I loved the characters of the book for what they were. Simone is a beautiful young woman, very inspiring and more confident than she thinks she is. She's well looked after by two fathers who loves her to bits. The dynamic between the three of them is actually something that I really appreciate. Simone is also well surrounded by two open and honest friends ready to take down the world with her.

Light-hearted, this book is also positive in so many ways. I was delighted to see the book dealing with the question of sex so openly. It's relevant and I'm pretty sure lot of teenagers would relate to Simone and her friends. Claudia, Lydia, and Simone straight talks about things as important as LGBT+ related questions, asexuality, protections, and more. We need more books like this one!

This book was so eye-opening and informative. This was actually the first time I’ve read a book with a main character having HIV and I honestly learnt so much more than I originally knew. This book made me realise how unaware I was about how much people go through and how unaccepting people can be about it! 

This is a memorable debut novel with well written character and a large range of diversity. Simone is a strong character which I couldn’t help but love. She accepted who she was, and she accepted that HIV was a part of her life would never change. I loved how passionate she was about musicals and I loved all the references in this book. 

This is a book that everyone should read, no matter how knowledgeable you are about HIV. It is also a book that should be read in schools because I learnt more about HIV in this book then I ever did in my years at school. Not only does it talk about a topic a lot of people ignore and don’t want to talk about but it deals with friendships, new found relationships and the importance of family. It’s a coming of age story that everyone should read! 

I look forward to seeing what Camryn Garrett writes next. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Children for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very good non judgemental look at HIV and how it can impact on a teenagers life and the implications they have to consider, it shoots down lingering preconceptions people may have since its discovery in a non preachy way. Personally I found it felt it had a greater than necessary focus on sexual satisfaction and it tried to tick too many boxes about sexual preference. For me the normalising of HIV was good but I found the general storyline hit and miss

I feel that it was definitely important for me to read this book and I would say the same for anyone else. I currently have a thing for books that are entertaining but also educational. I can’t say I’ve ever known much about HIV, aside from a few storylines on tv shows. This is the second book I’ve read in a week that has reminded me of my privilege being a straight, white female. I never think of how different life can be for other people. 
While it wasn’t one of those stories where I could identify with the main character much, I still found Simone to be very likeable. I was so interested in the story that I read it fairly quickly for me. 
I definitely recommend this to everyone because it was such an eye opening read.

Wow. Not often am I lost for words, but I've definitely been trying to sum up my thoughts about this book, for quite a while, in order to write this review.

The book has many highs and many lows, it explores familial relationships, friendships, first loves, sexuality, dealing with high school, being betrayed, trying to achieve your goals, having self belief, knowing when to ask for help and a really strong message that it's ok to be you. I laughed, I cried, I gasped at certain reveals and I can honestly say I don't think I've ever felt more proud of the main character. 

Such an eye opening book and honestly, such a joy to read. I was virtually on the edge of my seat and I genuinely could not put it down. I will be recommending this book to my friends. Although the story is set in a high school, I think the themes written about and the story that evolves is not solely aimed at younger readers. I was taken into their world from the very first chapter. 

Everything was so well explained and every question I had was answered because a character in the book thought to ask the question. This is so clever of the author to understand that not all of the readers, like myself, are as educated as we should be, on matters that may not concern or directly relate to ourselves. Beautifully written about a somewhat difficult storyline. The emotion attached to the diagnosis and the stories of others really rang true to me. Definitely deserving of five stars.

The premise of this book is gripping and full of promise as Camryn Garnett is a very talented writer. There are instances where her prose reads like poetry which makes the story quite compelling but sadly, all the promise in the subject matter and themes fell rather flat. The characters felt forced and contrived which made it difficult to dive into the story. It felt like an outsider's view of what it is to be a young person today rather than an authentic story.

I’d love to read what Garret writes next though as the idea of this story was brilliant.

I whizzed through this book in only 5 hours of actual reading time. It completely captivated me! Simone is a teenager, with all the problems and changes that come with it. To top it, she's adopted - with two gay dad's - and she was born with HIV. I don't know about everyone else, but I didn't cope with being a teenager very well so I'm already proud of this fictional yet utterly believable character. The narrative is done through Simone's eyes. And is so honest. It encompasses all the things that a teenager would be thinking; school stresses, friendship groups, sexuality and let's not forget high-school crushes. This is a brilliant coming of age YA novel. One that I think I will rave about for a while. Not only was it a brilliant read, it also taught me loads about HIV (U=U) and living with HIV. And the theme of this text is completely right, people don't know as much as they should and they react based on incomplete facts. I am so glad that I read this book and implore you to read it too.

Surprised that this book hasn’t had more publicity as it’s a great book, 
Well thought out story dealing with the tough subject of HIV.
A great read. Well written 
Thank you to both NetGalley and Random House for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest unbiased review

This was a really sweet and at the same time very important read. "Full Disclosure" discusses topics like racism, queerness and sexpositivity, while also combating the stigma surrounding HIV positive people. 

The author really did an excellent job connecting all these important themes with a really cute story... and musicals!!! You read right, I was in musical heaven. Our main Simone loved musicals and everytime she talked about them I was so in love with her, that I wanted to cry. 😭 This was really fun and so well done and now I HAVE to listen to "Rent"! 😂

Besides that, the characters were all really well developed and felt real to me. Simone was strong and brave, but at the same time really soft and funny. She had her flaws, made mistakes, was real. 
I also adored Miles (I mean who would read this book and not adore Miles? 😱 ) and Simones friends. 
And as you know I'm always a sucker for beautifully written relationships between children and parents and I loved Simone and her Dads together. 💜

As I said a lot of important topics were discussed. The book was really sexpositive, exploring sexual health, masturbation and prevention. Also it was very queer. Some characters were sure about their sexuality, others were questioning. What I really liked was that one of Simones friends was asexual, because it's still very rare in YA literature, especially this openly explored.
And for sure one of the most important topics was that Simone was born HIV positive. It was very educational and I realized how much I didn't know about it. 

I needed some time to really dive into the story, that would be the only negative thing I have to say about it. So if you're not sure in the beginning: keep on reading!

If you want to read a cute romcom, that's not only really diverse, but also discussing a lot of important topics and has a musical-loving main (just wanted to point that out again 😄), then this book is absolutely the right choice. 💚

Full disclosure. Camryn Garrett.

Well what can I say as this is a totally different genre of book I would normally read but I really enjoyed it.
Simone was very real believable character. Garrett has done a great job discussing the issues Simone encounters on a daily basis whilst living with HIV also bringing in sensitive topics regarding her sexuality and exploration. 
I loved the amazing relationship Simone had with her 2 dads how they talked so frankly, honestly and openly nothing was off limits. 
A very well researched book and for the young teen it would be very educating too. 
Thankyou to the publisher and Net Galley for allowing me to read this book.

This book follows Simone who should be having a great year, she's got two fantastic best friends who always have her back, she's directing the school musical and there's a boy. However, she lives in fear of her friends and classmates discovering that she's HIV positive. Then one day someone leaves a note in her locker threatening to out her secret if she doesn't stay well away from Miles, the boy whose caught her eye.

As soon as I saw this book had a HIV positive main character I knew I had to request it. I am all here for great representation, especially in YA books, and this book just felt so important. There is still far too much of a negative stigma attached to HIV and I think this book did a wonderful job in giving information about this illness in a way that is easy to understand for all.

This was a fantastic book, especially for a debut author (and especially for an author so young)! It's an incredibly important book whilst also making for a fun read and i'm so glad that this book is out there in the world for young people who are going through the same struggles as Simone.

Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett a five-star read that will redefine what you think. This was a great story, Simone is someone that you can’t help but adore, she just brings the best to the story. The weight of the world is on Simone’s shoulders, but she still struggles on, she is such a well written character that you can’t help but feel her and her story like its your own. You empathise with her, but you don’t feel sympathy for her character, she is that well written. She truly shows us that just because she has HIV doesn’t mean that’s all she is, just like you can have a disability, but it doesn’t make you disabled. The fact that this is a debut novel shows the talent of this young author, I only hope that she has a long and varied career as I need more of her writing in my life.

I love that Full Disclosure touches on a lot of topics that I like seeing in YA novels, it openly discusses queerness, sex, masturbation, racism and sexual well being. I loved the heart and humor of this book too, Simone is a fantastic main character, 5 Stars.

A frank and thought-provoking novel about life, love and sex as an HIV positive teenager. And musicals... Full Disclosure's feisty heroine Simone REALLY likes her musicals!

A book from a perspective I had never come across before, this story was based around Simone and how she navigates the world of being a teenager while being HIV+. Her battle with keeping the condition secret while also wanting to be honest with her closest friends felt real and visceral. Having had a bad experience at her previous school, she was understandably reluctant to tell people, and particularly the boy she liked.

The sex-positiveness of the book was refreshing. There was obvious worries voiced by both parents and teenagers about safe sex particularly with relation to HIV but it was seen throughout the book as something that Simone could want and deserved to be able to have just like any other teenager. There was also a wide variety of sexualities featured in the book in a way that felt real rather than tokenistic.

An interesting read and definitely an important perspective to consider.

I was so hyped for this book and I’m happy to say it did not disappoint in any way. There is a lot Camryn got right but the representation and diversity were what made me want to cry because it was just. so. well. done!

Simone is such an amazing main character, honest, strong, kind, lovable and real. There was not a single moment in which she was preachy or holier-than-thou which made sense because Camryn Garret is still a teenager herself and her younger characters are absolutely flawless in how multifaceted they are. You will not find a single type character in here.

I also loved that Simone was questioning her sexuality throughout the story and the author made sure to touch on subjects like the fear of not being queer enough, bi-erasure and the discrimination inside the LGBTQ community. I was also so happy to have asexual and non-binary representation, with the asexual character being in a relationship and discussing how she dealt with the sexual aspect of it which was beautiful.

I was not expecting this book to deal with sex so openly. YA tends to focus more on the romantic aspect of it and although that does happen here too, I was absolutely delighted with how horny Simone and how that is always written as something absolutely normal. We got to see girls talking openly about sex, buying sex toys, masturbating, watching porn, buying condoms and birth control and just being honest when it comes to their experiences.

With Simone being positive, there was also a lot of importance put in condoms and other forms of protection but that wasn’t a turnoff at all. I loved to see how much importance was put on being upfront about what she was comfortable with doing or not and was happy for all the teenagers that will read this and see both parts talking and negotiating what they want and are willing to do rather than just rush into it without knowing what to expect.

There were some instances in which it was obvious that this was a debut novel but they were very few and far between. The only part of the book that made me pause was when it came to Simone’s father going into the gynecologist with her. Maybe it was because the book is set in the USA (I think people are a bit more conservative there) or because Simone’s father is a doctor but it made me really uncomfortable in her behalf, not because he is a man but because he is her father and no kid is gonna be honest about sex when their parents are withing ear range. No matter how young, people should always feel safe and able to ask whatever they want to their doctors without fear of being judged and he father was knowingly acting as a barrier between her and her doctor, trying to keep her from asking what she really wanted to know (he was doing it out of a place of love and concern but I still with the doctor had kicked him out and then had a talk with him). This book could have been a lot different if Simone had been less little secure in herself and ended up not asking what she wanted due to her parent's pressure and then ended up doing something without having been properly informed.

This was such a grown-up book to be written by someone so young. It was amazing to see girls supporting girls, loving parents that talked to their kid, all the LGBT positive representation, Simone’s different support systems...this book just hits you in the feels.

I want to speak about one last thing and that is race. Simone is black, so is one of her fathers and so is her boyfriend. I spent most of the book thinking that Miles was not good enough for Simone, not because he was a bad person (he was not- he always treated her very respectfully and never tried to force her to do anything she was uncomfortable with), but because he just did not fight for her as she fought for him.

I have this theory about Miles. I think he represents a very different part of the black experience in America that Simone does. Simone is proud of being black: she lives surrounded by black culture, black television, black art, black music. She is aware of how racist people can still be towards her but she knows that the moment she talks about it to her friends or she gets home and tells her parents, they will immediately be in her corner. Miles doesn’t have that.

Mile’s parents did well in life and all they want for their son is for him not become a stereotype and that included barring form doing even the most innocent of things in fear that that will make him be seen differently. While Simone will not let a sexist or racist comment go unanswered no matter who it comes from, Miles will simply brush it off as to not be portrayed as the angry black kid because he lives in mostly white spaces. I was really interesting to see both Miles and Simone being called on their privilege in the face of the other and I loved that race was not just ignored but broadly talked about in this book.

I absolutely loved this read and I’m so looking forward to whatever Camryn Garret does next.

Thank you to NetGalley and  Knopf Books for Young Readers for this ARC.