“I’m Good and Other Lies is a sharp, funny, occasionally harrowing story of a young woman finding the resilience to fight through the impossible to get to a place of hope”

– Danielle Younge-Ullman, award-winning author of Everything Beautiful Is Not Ruined

“Katz Rosenbaum gives her readers much to ponder in this novel. We are all too inclined to say ‘I’m good’ when we are perhaps physically, mentally or emotionally far from being good. The author spotlights these little white lies and forces her readers to face the often very dire effects of the COVID-19 shutdown on teens and their friends and families. Mental health and depression are main themes of the book, and the author stresses the importance of counselling, showing how it helps both Kelsey and her mother with their problems. … The COVID-19 shutdowns, lockdowns and the constant media attention given to the pandemic have become reality for everyone over the past year and a half. Kudos to Bev Katz Rosenbaum for tackling the issues head on in I’m Good and Other Lies in a way which will resonate with her young adult audience.”

– Ann Ketcheson

“Kelsey Kendler describes herself as a ‘judgy, hypervigilant downer.’ Kelsey is also funny and real, and she’ll absolutely steal your heart as she tries to navigate a new school in senior year, her dysfunctional parents, and lockdown. This is a book for RIGHT NOW.”
– Teresa Toten, author of The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B

“A timely coming of age novel … an excellent portrayal of the struggles many teenagers have experienced … an ideal and engaging read for an audience aged 14 to 17.”
– Melissa Connolly

“Kelsey’s voice is pitch-perfect, equal parts snarky and vulnerable. … the very real discussions of substance abuse, mental health, and the importance of community, combined with the honest depiction of the toll the pandemic took on many people, make this book valuable … Its honesty and empathy make this an important book.”

“I’m Good and Other Lies is a powerfully authentic account of a teen living with a multitude of challenges, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sometimes Kelsey accepts the challenge and puts it down and sometimes she buckles, but it is always real and enlightening. With I’m Good and Other Lies, Bev Katz Rosenbaum has told us a story of not being fine but finding a way to make it so.”

– Helen Kubiw

“Bev Katz Rosenbaum has gifted readers with a story set in this moment …. Kelsey’s story, although fiction, has threads to real experiences and will be of comfort to many readers who found and continue to find themselves in similar circumstances as well as a reminder to us all about the importance of community and checking in on those around us.”