"Trading Secrets" by Melody Carlson

About this book:

  “The truth may set you free—but it might also land you in some uncomfortably hot water.

  Over the years, Micah Knight has exchanged many letters—and many secrets—with her longtime Amish pen pal, Zach. But Micah’s kept quiet on the secret of all—that fact that despite her name, she’s a girl.

  Now Micah finally has the chance to meet her pen pal face-to-face. She wants nothing more than to experience life on Zach’s Amish farm, but she’s more than a little anxious. Will he be angry at her for deceiving him all these years? And will she risk losing his friendship to find something more?”


Series: As of now, no. {But there needs to be a sequel!}

Spiritual Content- Mentions of Zach witnessing to Micah in their letters; Bible reading; Mentions of Church going; Talks about God (but the ‘H’s aren’t capital); Prayers; Mentions of Scriptures;

*Note: A kitchen is described as “h*ll’s kitchen”; “Amish goddess” is said.

Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘crud’, a ‘darned’, two ‘dumb’s, two ‘idiot’s, two ‘skanky’s, three ‘wimpy’s, seven ‘stupid’s; Two Mentions of two hurt animals (that are okay now); A foal is born & then vet stuff (gross; border-line barely-above-not-detailed and semi-detailed); A dog is hit by a car (but is okay; blood; border-line barely-above-not-detailed and semi-detailed).

*Note: Lizzie names her cat Bella & Micah calls her a Tw*light freak.

Sexual Content- two ‘hot’s and five ‘hottie’s; Mentions of crushes & if Micah likes Zach; Micah wears two sport bras under her clothing; Katy pulls out Micah’s undies and says they’re so small (“How can they fit you?”); Jealousy; Rachel flirts; Mentions of a girl kissing a boy.

-Micah Knight
                                        First person P.O.V. of Micah
                                                        278 pages

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My personal Rating- 

I’ve enjoyed Melody Carlson’s other Amish teen books. “Trading Secrets” was interesting & I’d like to see a squeal! I really can’t say anything else because of spoilers. ;)   

See y’all on Monday with a new review!

*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.

*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Revell) for this review.