Be True to Me

Name: Be True to Me
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Adele Griffin
ISBN: 9781501956928

Author: Adele Griffin

Narrator: Eva Kaminsky, Laura Knight Keating

Unabridged: 8 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/13/2017

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, United States, Social Themes

Synopsis

From a two-time National Book Award finalist comes a riveting romantic drama about the gilded lives of the super-rich and the high price of fitting in. "This is a glittery gem of a book. I was utterly transported to Fire Island--to endless summer days, girls in sundresses, that rush you get the first time you fall hard in love. I fell so hard in love with this book." -Jenny Han, New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before It's the summer of 1976 on Fire Island, where feathered hair and the Bicentennial celebration reign. Jean, a sometimes cruel, often insecure, and always envious rich girl, is accustomed to living in her glamorous older sister's shadow. So when Gil Burke, a handsome newcomer with uncertain ties to one of the most powerful families in the exclusive enclave of Sunken Haven, notices Jean-not her sister-Jean is smitten. Then Fritz, a girl from outside the gilded gates who humiliated Jean in the Island's tennis championship last year, falls for Gil herself. Soon the girls are competing for much more than a tennis trophy, with higher stakes than either of them can imagine. Through the alternating perspectives of Jean and Fritz, Adele Griffin captures the angst of feeling like you don't belong and the urgency of first love with masterly prose and a sharp wit perfect for fans of E. Lockhart's We Were Liars.

About Adele Griffin

Adele Griffin is
a two-time National Book Award finalist and the highly acclaimed author of
numerous books for young adult and middle-grade readers. Her works include Sons
of Liberty and Where I Want to Be, as well as the popular Witch Twins and Vampire Island series. She lives
with her husband, their two children, and their dog in Brooklyn.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Danielle (Life of a Literary Nerd) on June 20, 2017

So, this will be pretty short because I didn’t really love this story. I guess exclusive and ritzy island stories aren’t for me because I didn’t like We Were Liars either. I wanted a fun summer story of love and drama, but the abundance of pettiness just made the story drag for me. Things I Liked......more

Goodreads review by The Blonde Bookworm on June 12, 2017

Be True To Me is the story of two young women and a summer that will change their lives forever. There was romance, drama, fierce competition, and enough juicy gossip to keep me turning page after page. The characters were intriguing and the setting was perfect. I loved the gorgeous beach imagery mi......more

Goodreads review by Michelle (Pink Polka Dot Books) on July 12, 2017

Summery with an edge. A book that made me miss those childhood summers of freedom and friends. It's also completely addicting and I'll be so tired now that I've stayed up all night reading. I was so excited for this book because-- 70's, and summer, and ADELE GRIFFIN. I know Ms. Griffin doesn't make m......more

Goodreads review by PinkAmy loves books, cats and naps on May 12, 2017

** I received a complementary copy of BE TRUE TO ME from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.** Meh. 1.5 stars 1976 Fire Island. 2 girls, 1 boy on a collision course. Jean lives in the shadow of her older sister Daphne, who's off to Europe for the summer. Last year, her tennis rival Fitz captu......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on May 22, 2017

Liked it. I had a bit of a time connecting with the book & some of the characters. For 1, this book takes place before my time LOL. And 2, I've never had to compete for a guy's attention & affection. Poor Fritz. She didn't deserve that dumb shit happening to her. I shed a few tears for her. Poor baby.......more