Gabi, A Girl in Pieces
by Isabel Quintero -- Gabi has a lot on her plate for a high-school
senior: one of her best friends is pregnant, the other just get kicked
out of the house when he came out to his parents, Gabi's dad is on meth,
her brother is getting into trouble, and her mom keeps reminding her
that she could stand to lose a few pounds. Plus, she's got a crush on a
guy, and she needs to find a way to pass Algebra II or she won't be able
to get into Berkeley. Despite all this drama, Gabi retains her sense of
humor and her zest for life as she navigates her senior year. This may
sound like just another YA problem novel, but Gabi's distinctive and
humorous voice keeps it from going too far over the edge. Readers will
find themselves rooting for Gabi all the way -- I know I did!
(Reviewed from a finished copy, courtesy of the publisher.)
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