Truth or Dairy

Reader reviewed by the book muncher

I finished Truth or Dairy a few days ago. I think the cover looks a little funny, but you know what they say, don't judge a book by it's cover.


Main character Courtney is just getting over being dumped by her boyfriend Dave. In her anger, she resolves not to date anyone in her senior year in high school. So she joins student council and keeps working at Truth or Dairy, a smoothie place whose name coincides with the title of this book.


The plot moves a bit slowly, but the ending is fulfilling. In all, it is a cute book. I'll probably read more books by Catherine Clark if I have time, but they're not on the top of my list.

Reader reviewed by abscae

Well, it made me smile and laugh, and it wasn't like other romance novels, completely centered around one thing. There's also best friend/brother problems, and so on. And it was true and real for me, which is the best part: I can completely see myself in similar circumstances.

Dave, Courtney's one and something year boyfriend is off to college, and to be finished with high school completely, he finishes with Courtney. Now she's devastated at how stupid Dave turned out to be, so devastated that she's swore with an anti-guy plan for the rest of her senior year. Yet with juggling her job at Truth and Dairy (a smoothie and ice cream parlor) and her new vice-presidentship at her school council, she's finding that even those occupying tasks can't keep her occupied enough. Now there's been a whole scam in student council that has her in trouble, and Grant Superior seems to be everywhere: can Courtney really keep her anti-guy pledge up all year long?

Reader reviewed by Amanda

Can Courtney Von Dragen Smith's life get any worse? She's working her backside off at the Truth or Dairy shop, making smoothies and sundaes, along with the 3:40 wheatgrass for WWW. Her boss, Gerry, is worried about her because she isn't making the treats with her normal enthusiasm. Obviously! Her boyfriend of 1 year, Dave, has dumped her just because he is going to college. Oscar, the dog, is having seizures. Mr. Novotny, the neighbor, is angry about getting the Smith's calls. Her mother is nuts, the phone is messed up. And, to top it all off, her brother Bryan and best friend Beth are in love. Beth and Jane, her friends, are trying to help her turn over a new leaf. Courtney vows to go out with no boys this year. Will she follow through?


Courtney runs for vice-president of student council and wins. She's afraid of the president, the Tom, wanting to go out with her along with Grant from the pet shop. Plus, she still isn't totally sure if she wants Dave back! What's a girl to do?


Truth or Dairy is a funny diary novel that teen girls will love. I liked Courtney's honesty and wit. I enjoyed how Courtney's mother was rallying for some strange cause. If you enjoy Truth or Dairy, you should read the other books by Catherine Clark, Wurst Case Scenario and Frozen Rodeo.