A review by yapha
The Innocence Treatment by Ari B. Goelman

4.0

Lauren was born with a condition that made her completely trusting and gullible. Her family had to set up strict rules for her to follow, because she could not tell when people were lying to her or trying to take advantage of her. She took absolutely everything at face value and could not imagine any kind of deception or harm. This all changed at the age of 16 when she had experimental surgery to cure her condition. Suddenly she does not believe anyone and trusts no one except for her sister. But is it really paranoia when people are out to get you? Told through journal entries and psychologist's transcripts, with footnotes from her older sister, this glimpse at a dystopian future that is not so far away will keep readers riveted until the end. Highly recommend for grades 7 and up.