What I Thought Was True (Book Review)

What I Thought Was True Huntley Fitzpatrick Hardcover, 416 pages Published April 15th 2014 by Dial Books for Young Readers 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.I enjoyed My Life Next Door....One of the things I remember most about it was the beautiful writing. And Huntley Fitzpatrick definitely brings that back with What I Thought Was True. The Characters: CASSIDY's CHARACTER! Yes, Cassidy was my favorite part of this book. He was sweet, caring, and so loving the entire book (a nice refreshing "good boy" after reading so many romances with "bad boys"). But at the same time, he does have problems throughout the book. And he isn't perfect. Gwen was a great ch...more Review: I enjoyed My Life Next Door....One of the things I remember most about it was the beautiful writing. And Huntley Fitzpatrick definitely brings that back with What I Thought Was True. The Characters: CASSIDY's CHARACTER! Yes, Cassidy was my favorite part of this book. He was sweet, caring, and so loving the entire book (a nice refreshing "good boy" after reading so many romances with "bad boys"). But at the same time, he does have problems throughout the book. And he isn't perfect. Gwen was a great character to read about, she struggles with wanting to "get off" of the island, and not wanting to "get stuck" doing her mothers cleaning service and her fathers ice cream place her entire life. All of the secondary characters are very deep (for lack of a better word). Gwen's parents are divorced, her father isn't a huge part of the book....But the part he is in he gives Gwen some very bad advice. He mother loves reading romance novels, but at the same time is trying hard to keep her family afloat.....Her grandfather is doing his fair share by fishing....And her brother is the sweetest. One of the biggest things I didn't like in this is that it sometimes gets confusing....With Gwen thinking back and then jumping back to the present. This wasn't enough for me to not like the plot, but it was a negative element. There were some other things with the plot (and characters) that I wasn't too crazy about, but the confusion is the biggest thing. This book is written in Huntley Fitzpatrick's (now) trademark beautiful writing....There are some wonderful quotes in here. The characters are done great. And I really enjoyed this. Will definitely be reading everything else by this author!