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What I Thought Was True

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What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick is a heartfelt tale set on a small island, revolving around Gwen Castle's summer experiences. As she grapples with family expectations and her own dreams, Gwen also navigates a complex relationship with a boy from her past. The story beautifully weaves themes of self-discovery and the challenges of love and identity.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you love coming-of-age stories that explore themes of family, love, and self-discovery on a small island setting. You'll enjoy the dynamic interplay between vibrant characters and the balance of humour and heart, rendered against a scenic coastal backdrop.

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Addictive, dreamy and contemporary YA romance at its very best! Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Carley Fortune and Emily Henry

The perfect BookTok small town summer second chance YA romance for 2023

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Addictive, dreamy and contemporary YA romance at its very best! Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Carley Fortune, and Emily Henry.

Gwen Castle's biggest mistake ever, Cassidy Somers, is slumming it as a yard boy on her idyllic island this summer. He's a rich kid from across the bridge in Stony Bay, while she hails from a family of local fishermen and cleaners. But then Gwen learns something new. Something unexpected. Sparks fly and secret histories unravel in a gorgeous, restless summer where suddenly the possibilities are endless …

What I Thought Was True is the perfect holiday read – and one of three addictive contemporary romances by Huntley Fitzpatrick.

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What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick has generally been described as a captivating young adult novel, with elements that are likely to make readers swoon, according to Bustle.com.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008639136

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Electric Monkey

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Huntley Fitzpatrick, author of the award-shortlisted and highly-acclaimed My Life Next Door, always wanted to be a writer ever since growing up in the small costal town of Connecticut. She worked as an editor on teen titles at Harlequin before becoming a full time YA writer. She is also the author of the contemporary YA romances What I Thought Was True and My Life Next Door. She sadly passed away in 2022. Huntleyfitzpatrick.com

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