Truest
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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- $7.99
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Publisher Description
A breathtaking debut brings us the unforgettable story of a small-town love, big dreams, and family drama.
Silas Hart has seriously shaken up Westlin Beck's small-town life. Brand-new to town, Silas is different from the guys in Green Lake. He's curious, poetic, philosophical, maddening—and really, really cute. But Silas has a sister—and she has a secret. And West has a boyfriend. And life in Green Lake is about to change forever.
Truest is a stunning, addictive debut. Romantic, fun, tender, and satisfying, it asks as many questions as it answers. Perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars and Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have).
One summer. One small town. Two secrets that could either bring them together or tear everyone apart.
A Complicated First Love: West has a boyfriend she’s known forever, but Silas Hart—poetic, maddening, and brand-new to town—is the one who truly sees her.Deep Family Secrets: Silas’s twin sister, Laurel, is wrestling with a devastating illness that makes her question reality itself, and the Harts have moved to Green Lake to run from a truth they can’t escape.An Unforgettable Summer Romance: From late-night talks on a lifeguard stand to car detailing that turns into a war of wits, West and Silas discover a connection that is as thought-provoking as it is undeniable.A Heartbreaking, Hopeful Story: A stunning debut that tackles big questions about faith, grief, and the courage it takes to trust in a love that feels truer than anything else.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Sommers debuts with a summer romance that gives questions of faith a complex, satisfying treatment. Seventeen-year-old West Beck is a pastor's daughter in small-town Minnesota, and she has been dating the school football star for years. Then the beautiful Hart twins, Silas and Laurel, enter West's life. Suddenly, she is pulled into a flirtatious relationship with Silas and a friendship with Laurel, who has a rare psychological condition, solipsism syndrome, which causes her to doubt reality entirely. As the romantic connection between West and Silas becomes clearer to them both, they puzzle through their relationships with God, the meaning of life, and the complicated role West's father plays as a town pastor who is rarely there for his own family. For these two thoughtful teens, faith isn't an obstacle for their explorations of love (and sex), and although the events of the last third of this novel verge on overdramatic, in contrast to the deep philosophical conversations and carefully constructed relationships that precede them, Sommers's prose and her instincts for character shine. Ages 13 up.
Customer Reviews
Great
this book is absolutely amazing. it had a good storyline that makes you want to keep on reading. this book made me cry, smile, and laugh. this book is worth the price.
The "Truest" Book I've Read in a Longg Time
I absolutely loved this book. After reading it, I immediately wrote to the brilliant author of "Truest." I easily rate this book five stars for it's voice, intellect, insight, honesty, TRUTH, passion, tenderness, and emotion. I look forward to reading more from this fresh, new author. I'd like to congratulate Ms. Sommers for creating an unforgettable and timeless story of love, loss, sacrifice, and friendship. Please continue to weave such incredible stories, Ms. Sommers! I loved the characters, the concept, the plot, and everything in between; especially the "Westlin & Silas moments." 😊
True
Real
Unbelievable
Electrifying, Emotional
Sweet, Sad
Touching
I highly advise that you read this book! You won't regret it!❤️