Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases.
What I Thought Was True
by Huntley Fitzpatrick
Coming April 15, 2014
Summary:
From the author of My Life Next Door comes a swoony summertime romance full of expectation and regret, humor and hard questions.
Gwen Castle's Biggest Mistake Ever, Cassidy Somers, is slumming it as a yard boy on her Nantucket-esque island this summer. He's a rich kid from across the bridge in Stony Bay, and she hails from a family of fishermen and housecleaners who keep the island's summer people happy. Gwen worries a life of cleaning houses will be her fate too, but just when it looks like she'll never escape her past—or the island—Gwen's dad gives her some shocking advice. Sparks fly and secret histories unspool as Gwen spends a gorgeous, restless summer struggling to resolve what she thought was true—about the place she lives, the people she loves, and even herself—with what really is.
Gwen Castle's Biggest Mistake Ever, Cassidy Somers, is slumming it as a yard boy on her Nantucket-esque island this summer. He's a rich kid from across the bridge in Stony Bay, and she hails from a family of fishermen and housecleaners who keep the island's summer people happy. Gwen worries a life of cleaning houses will be her fate too, but just when it looks like she'll never escape her past—or the island—Gwen's dad gives her some shocking advice. Sparks fly and secret histories unspool as Gwen spends a gorgeous, restless summer struggling to resolve what she thought was true—about the place she lives, the people she loves, and even herself—with what really is.
Why I want it:
Oh, mylanta. My Life Next Door was an experience for me. Unfortunately, do to weird library policies and some traveling, it took me like two months to read My Life Next Door, and it was absolutely excruciating. That book is fantastic, and the wait was destroying me. Huntley Fitzpatrick is incredibly talented. Samantha and Jase's romance is spot-on, and the supporting characters were all, well, supportive and meaningful to the story. Nothing and no one felt like a stock scene or character. Everything was intended and lovely. It's a heartbreaking story, but it's also a story that leaves you feeling hopeful and happy at the end. I really, really want to get that feeling back, and I absolutely know that What I Thought Was True will do all those things, but in its own way.
Why I think you should want it:
Did you like Sarah Ockler's Twenty Boy Summer? How about Sarah Dessen's The Truth About Forever? Do you enjoy the work of Gayle Forman, Jennifer Echols, and Jennifer E. Smith? You'll like love Huntley Fitzpatrick. Her romance is sweet but not overly so. Her boy is handsome but not arrogant. Her girl is strong but vulnerable. Her story is both joyful and sorrowful. My Life Next Door is the kind of story you can lose yourself in. Based on that book alone, I will read everything Huntley will ever write. Period. You really should too.
OMG I NEED this book. TERRIBLY BAD!!!! Seriously. I loved My life next door. Cannot wait!!
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DeleteI love Huntley's first book, and I just love her writing! I'm super excited for What I Thought Was True. Plus the cover is absolutely gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteAly @ My Heart Hearts Books
My WoW
This book is going to be fantastic! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOh I'm dying to read this one as well. I loved My Life Next Door and I have high expectations. Great pick and thanks for stopping by :)
ReplyDeleteHigh expectations over here as well! Thank you for visiting!
DeleteOh I saw this one on Edelweiss. I requested it, but didn't get approved. :) It's still on my wishlist though.
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I didn't get approved either, but that's okay. I can wait.
DeleteOoh, interesting pick :) Haven't heard of it before. Thanks for stopping by my WoW!
ReplyDeleteZareena @ Books and Books
Glad to share it with you! :)
DeleteIt sounds like a NA? I've never read this author or the ones you've mentioned, but I do like the blurb of this one.
ReplyDeleteMy WOW
As far as I know, it's just young adult, as are the other books I mentioned. I hope you'll check it out to see if it's for you. :)
DeleteI haven't read any of the books you've mentioned, however do like to "lose myself in a book" so may check it out! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier :)
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure! I hope you check it out and enjoy it!
DeleteI am so so excited for What I Thought Was True. I absolutely loved My Life Next Door and I feel like everything Huntley will put out will be amazing. And I love her covers!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice!!
My WoW
I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteGreat pick. Thanks for sharing :)
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DeleteNever heard about this book but it looks like a good read. I hope you get it soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope so too!
DeleteNice! Seeing this quite a bit lately!
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It's going to be good. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteI've been seeing this book going around a lot lately. I've been wanting to check out my life next door :) Thanks for stopping by My WW!
ReplyDeleteJanina
I hope you enjoy MLND! I bet you'll be waiting on this one too after you finish. ;) Thank you for visiting!
DeleteSOUNDS good....thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteENJOY the rest of your week.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
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Sounds really tempting...thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI have been waiting on this one too! I really want to read it.
ReplyDeleteMy WoW
It's going to be good. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI still haven't read My Life Next Door but I'm sure this one will end up on my book shelf. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure! I hope you check them out. MLND is great, and I bet this one will be as well. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteI still haven't read My Life Next Door, but this one sounds great, and I love the cover. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm loving this cover too. Hope you read MLND soon!
DeleteI want this one too. Hope you get to read it soon.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too! It's up on Edelweiss, but I got denied, which is a bummer. Hope I can find another way to get my hands on it, but if I don't, I'm happy to wait.
DeletePretty cover! This sounds like a cute story:) I have My Life Next Door in my TBR, I really want to read it.
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You won't be disappointed. Huntley is a fantastic author! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThat's a beautiful cover! Will have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteLeydy @ OUaT & Redcarpetendings
I know! Loving the purple. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteStill haven't read My Life Next Door, and already gonna have to add this to my TBR....and that cover is lovely! Thanks for sharing, and for stopping by as well! :)
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure! I hope you enjoy these two reads!
DeleteGreat minds indeed think alike, Mary. Lovely pick! I hope we both love this one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and thank you for stopping by my post earlier.
Sarika @ The Readdicts
I hope so too! Thanks for visiting, Sarika!
DeleteThis sounds amazing! :) Thank you for sharing and dropping by our blog! :D
ReplyDeleteHere's my WoW :)
My pleasure! Thank you for visiting, Pauline!
DeleteI loved my life next door! I definitely NEED to check this out. The cover is so pretty too, thanks for visiting our blog :)
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I hope you enjoy this one as much as MLND! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteLooks like a great book! I'll have to check it out! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteAlexis @ Lexi Swoons
Thank you! I hope you like it!
DeleteI loved 'My Life Next Door' - such a sweet story. I hope 'What I Thought Was True' will be too. Nice pick. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope so too! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteOoohhh, that's a seriously cool cover! I don't usually read contemporary, but that cover alone would draw me in!
ReplyDeleteI know, it's soooo pretty! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis looks amazing, cant wait for it!
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Spiced Latte Reads
My pleasure! Thank you for visiting!
DeleteSorry for the late comment! But YES! This was sounds so sweet and heartbreaking and I ADORED My Life Next Door!
ReplyDeleteNo worries! There's no such thing as a late comment. :) I hope it's even better!
DeleteThis book's blurb & cover makes me miss summer already! And I like winter! Great choice. :)
ReplyDeleteSabrina @ I Heart Y.A. Fiction
Thanks, Sabrina!
DeleteSummer's my favorite season for romance. I love stories about summer flings and relationships. Thank you for the recommendation; WITWT sounds good, and the cover is GORGEOUS! :D Reminds me of Sarah Dessen covers, haha.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Mary! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. <3
Ellen @ Glamorous Book Lounge
No worries, I'm glad you like my pick! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis one sounds interesting. I haven't seen it before and I'd love to check it out when it comes out. Great pick and thanks for sharing. Also thanks for visiting my WOW post earlier this week.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOMG. I've only read the 1st 7 chapter of MLND and I absolutely LOVE. So when I heard about this book, I automatically add it my TBR list. I'm definitely finishing MLND before this one is release.
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Jenn @ Books and Swoons
I hope you enjoy them!
DeleteI haven't read any of this author's books yet. I'll have to check her out!
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