What I Thought Was True

Fitzpatrick once again evokes the dizzying heights of adolescent passion while remaining down-to-earth. Publishers Weekly, starred review

A beautiful story of first love . . . Gwen s character has the kind of depth and voice that will enchant teens. Those with regrets of their own will find hope in this coming-of-age romance that will appeal to fans of Deb Caletti and Sara Zarr. School Library Journal

Fitzpatrick beautifully portrays a teenager s wobbly foray into sex as well as her dawning awareness of the power that actions and incautiously chosen words have to hurt others. . . . Natural dialogue and authentic characters abound. Much deeper than the pretty cover lets on. Kirkus Reviews

[Fitzpatrick] has smart storytelling abilities, and her novels have a yearned-for richness and depth . . . Watching Cass and Gwen fall in love is a true delight. Romantic Times

A sometimes steamy and very believable account of how it feels to discover how important it is to take responsibility for oneself and the decisions that shape one s life. A must for collections that can t keep Sarah Dessen, Stephanie Perkins, or YA summer romance titles on the shelves. Booklist

These are flawed people who battle their own self-conceptions and strive to discover themselves anew. Gwen learns much about her town, her family, and her future all in one summer . . . There is a tomorrow that these characters must confront, and while their tomorrow is brighter, their lives are not complete just better." VOYA

Utterly luminous . . . deftly balances the shimmering promise of summer, first, love, and yearning in an emotionally charged, beautifully written book. Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author

Hauntingly raw, romantic, and beautiful. Katie McGarry, author of Crash Into You

An exquisitely drawn portrait of what it means to be balanced on the line between what was and what may come. I was entranced. Katja Millay, author of The Sea of Tranquility