Good-hearted Kevin is a compulsive liar. Mostly he lies to spare people's feelings and avoid conflict. Until he notices Tina, a girl he has known since kindergarten, but has suddenly transformed into the most beautiful person Kevin has ever laid eyes upon. Now Kevin begins lying to everyone about everything in order to put himself closer to Tina and prove that he is "boyfriend" material. Of course, Kevin digs himself in a little too deep and all of his lying eventually catches up with him.

While the book is short, it covers a lot of ground. Family drama, complete with sibling rivalry, parental drama and a quirky aunt add depth to the story. A sweet and mighty endearing relationship with the hellion toddler which he babysits for helps the reader see that Kevin is a decent kid, despite his flaws. Kevin's revelation that sometimes the truth, even if it is hard to hear, is better than lies is somewhat realistic but his over-enthusiastic remedy to his situation lacked credibility. This story will appeal to middle school boys and reluctant readers. Unfortunately the cover art, coupled with the book's size make it appear that it is for a much younger audience.