A review by dustilane
Center of Gravity by Shaunta Grimes
5.0
Tessa just wants to be a normal middle schooler. She is in so many ways except for the fact she has a compulsion to collect missing kids off of milk cartons and she just can’t make herself stop. It all started after her mom passed away. Then, her dad comes home with a big announcement, and her entire life changes once again. She has to learn how to deal with the changes, handle her deep grief, and make (and hopefully keep) new friends.
What a powerful, simple MG novel. This book will rip your heart to shreds as you ache for Tessa and feel her struggle. Many of us who have struggled with grief will see ourselves reflected in Tessa and really that's what makes this such an important book. The book also touches on abuse, blended families, and ocd (though not by name).
I would definitely recommend this book. Easy to physically read but very heavy on the heart. Well done Grimes! 5/5 stars.
What a powerful, simple MG novel. This book will rip your heart to shreds as you ache for Tessa and feel her struggle. Many of us who have struggled with grief will see ourselves reflected in Tessa and really that's what makes this such an important book. The book also touches on abuse, blended families, and ocd (though not by name).
I would definitely recommend this book. Easy to physically read but very heavy on the heart. Well done Grimes! 5/5 stars.