--- product_id: 3539433 title: "16 Things I Thought Were True" price: "£21.75" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3539433-16-things-i-thought-were-true store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 16 Things I Thought Were True **Price:** £21.75 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 16 Things I Thought Were True - **How much does it cost?** £21.75 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3539433-16-things-i-thought-were-true) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: 16 Things I Thought Were True: 9781402277979: Gurtler, Janet: Books Review: Beautiful story - I absolutely loved this book. I wanted to ring Morgan's neck and tell her to get off her freaking phone and focus on the real world for once. I did like her though, as much as I wanted to slap her silly sometimes. I kind of know how she feels, except I know who my father is, but the fact is that he didn't want me. So in a way, I sort of get it. Though I never once needed him, and she doesn't need her father either, because she has a great family and wonderful friends. Adam, I liked him too. He was pretty real. Beyond that he wasn't the typical guy that appears in most stories I read, and he honestly was that dorky and weird guy in the nerdy-hot kind of way. It was Amy that I full blown fell in love with. She made a mistake and lied in the beginning, but she eventually opened up. She wasn't afraid to jump in and put herself out there. She always spoke exactly what was on her mind, and she didn't lie, no matter what it was she said, it was honest. She definitely was not afraid to be herself and was so out there. Beyond all her quirks and weirdness, she was exactly what a true friend should be. A real friend. That being said, I was not expecting at all what came at the ending and I was heartbroken. I do not want to spoil that for anyone, but I encourage for those to read it. I wished the ending hadn't happened the way it did, but regardless I loved the book to the very end. Review: I guess I'm in the minority because... - I didn't particularly like this story. I feel like there were so many things going on. It wasn't confusing or anything it just felt kind of forced to me like it was trying to hard. I wish there had been more exploration of some of the plot points instead of moving on to another major one. I had a hard time connecting to the characters and being interested in their story. I liked the message that it's important for us to realize we don't always know what's going on in everyone else's life and we shouldn't be quick to judge. It's a lesson I think we should all be reminded of but I don't feel like Morgan actually learned it. In the end I just felt like she was being hypocritical because she was judging people in the lunch room at work and her friend Lexi. The author does more telling than showing with Lexi so it's hard for me to actually picture her as being the "bad girl." Yeah, her posting the video was not something a friend would do but I kind of want Lexi's side of things. Maybe Lexi deeply regretted it. There were things concerning her mother and father Morgan does and later deeply regrets. Also, using dreams as foreshadowing is overused and I think authors need to start getting more creative. I don't see myself wanting to reread this in the future or recommending it to anyone. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,819,069 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,031 in Teen & Young Adult Parents Fiction #3,273 in Teen & Young Adult Friendship Fiction #5,890 in Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (76) | | Dimensions | 5.51 x 0.75 x 8.27 inches | | Grade level | 7 - 12 | | ISBN-10 | 1402277970 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1402277979 | | Item Weight | 13.5 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | March 4, 2014 | | Publisher | Sourcebooks Fire | | Reading age | 13 - 17 years | ## Images ![16 Things I Thought Were True - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619kI9vpyYL.jpg) ![16 Things I Thought Were True - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61H+SRX0NbL.jpg) ![16 Things I Thought Were True - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31KnN4o-riL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful story *by C***Y on July 9, 2014* I absolutely loved this book. I wanted to ring Morgan's neck and tell her to get off her freaking phone and focus on the real world for once. I did like her though, as much as I wanted to slap her silly sometimes. I kind of know how she feels, except I know who my father is, but the fact is that he didn't want me. So in a way, I sort of get it. Though I never once needed him, and she doesn't need her father either, because she has a great family and wonderful friends. Adam, I liked him too. He was pretty real. Beyond that he wasn't the typical guy that appears in most stories I read, and he honestly was that dorky and weird guy in the nerdy-hot kind of way. It was Amy that I full blown fell in love with. She made a mistake and lied in the beginning, but she eventually opened up. She wasn't afraid to jump in and put herself out there. She always spoke exactly what was on her mind, and she didn't lie, no matter what it was she said, it was honest. She definitely was not afraid to be herself and was so out there. Beyond all her quirks and weirdness, she was exactly what a true friend should be. A real friend. That being said, I was not expecting at all what came at the ending and I was heartbroken. I do not want to spoil that for anyone, but I encourage for those to read it. I wished the ending hadn't happened the way it did, but regardless I loved the book to the very end. ### ⭐⭐⭐ I guess I'm in the minority because... *by C***M on June 12, 2014* I didn't particularly like this story. I feel like there were so many things going on. It wasn't confusing or anything it just felt kind of forced to me like it was trying to hard. I wish there had been more exploration of some of the plot points instead of moving on to another major one. I had a hard time connecting to the characters and being interested in their story. I liked the message that it's important for us to realize we don't always know what's going on in everyone else's life and we shouldn't be quick to judge. It's a lesson I think we should all be reminded of but I don't feel like Morgan actually learned it. In the end I just felt like she was being hypocritical because she was judging people in the lunch room at work and her friend Lexi. The author does more telling than showing with Lexi so it's hard for me to actually picture her as being the "bad girl." Yeah, her posting the video was not something a friend would do but I kind of want Lexi's side of things. Maybe Lexi deeply regretted it. There were things concerning her mother and father Morgan does and later deeply regrets. Also, using dreams as foreshadowing is overused and I think authors need to start getting more creative. I don't see myself wanting to reread this in the future or recommending it to anyone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful, funny, and moving *by M***N on December 30, 2015* It's been awhile since I've read a book that I've loved that much and would read again. This is one of those book. The characters were very realistic, totally enjoyable and relatable. This book is definitely an easy read but keeps you coming back for more, and the story within the book will remain with you. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3539433-16-things-i-thought-were-true](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3539433-16-things-i-thought-were-true) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*