It’s summer and for the first summer in a long time, Gwen has decided not to work at her father’s restaurant. Gwen and her family are islanders and part of the working class who keeps the island looking pristine for the more affluent tourists who call Seashell Island home for just part of the year. She lives on Seashell Island, across the bridge from Stony Bay, in a house with her mother Lucy, little brother Emory, her cousin Nic and Grandpa Ben. Guinevere Castle has a name of fables and fairy tales but her life is anything but one. From the crackling of the seashells to the smell of salt in the air, I was transported to a place I’ve never been with characters I’ve never met and I long to go back. I was captivated from the first page until the last by the characters, the writing, and quiet love story. It’s a story about juggling the feelings of first love. What I Thought Was True is an utterly charming young adult romance about what has happened and what’s to come. I appreciate my readers and make it my goal to be upfront and honest.

This small income goes back into my blog, so I can continue to create fun content for you. In plain English, this means that I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you purchase something through the links provided. There are a few uses of strong language, including 's-t,' 'f-king,' and 'a-.Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. In addition, her grandfather smokes a pipe, and another teen smokes cigarettes, which her cousin also tries. She also decides she 'would so much be with someone who cared what he was doing than someone who knew what he doing.' Teens drink alcohol at parties on the beach and at their parents' homes.

Gwen eventually she learns to be honest and trusting with Cass as they begin to build a relationship on more than just attraction. There's talk of birth control, including condoms and the Pill. Gwen's own parents got married as teens after they found out she was on the way. Her cousin and best friend also are having sex and are also very openly physically affectionate. Her father catches her hooking up with a boy on the sand. Parents need to know that What I Thought Was True is a summer romance that features some sexual content: Gwen hooks up with several boys and has sex with Cass in her car, and with another boy after drinking at a party. Her grandfather smokes a pipe, and another teen smokes cigarettes, which her cousin also tries.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Gwen even has sex with a boy after they've both been drinking. Teens drink alcohol at parties on the beach and at their parents' homes.

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