Gabi, A Girl In Pieces

The Guardian

Ten Must-Read YA Novels You've Probably Never Heard Of

Just like adult fiction, popular YA books such as The Hunger Games or Divergent are not representative of the sheer diversity of titles and authors out there. John Hansen, creator of #VeryRealisticYA, explores some of the totally unique YA books you’ve probably not come across but really ought to look up…

Gabi, A Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero
Isabel Quintero’s novel feels like an anthology of high school issues: body image (Gabi’s), teen pregnancy (her best friend’s), coming out (her other best friend’s), strict religion (her aunt’s), drug addiction (her father’s), poetry, and worries about college (both Gabi’s). Told through Gabi’s diary, the book is tragic, hilarious, and always whip-smart. It’s also, I’m sure, one of the most diverse and all-encompassing YA novels out there.

- John Hansen, August 12, 2015 Visit Website