The Center of the Universe by Ria Voros
Published by Kids Can Press on April 2nd 2019
ISBN: 1525300385
Pages: 512
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What happens within a family when one person is mystically removed?  Grace Carter and her family live this horror day by day after her mother disappears and is suspected of having been kidnapped.  The author leads readers through various paths while the police seek the truth and Grace searches for answers.  As family relationships become strained, school feels uncomfortable, and friends are reduced Grace shows herself to be strong.  Voros has provided a true teenage girl with all the ticks and issues of the time then adds a dash of inner strength and intelligence.  While the story line moves in and out the characters keep readers intend on solving the mystery.  The recipe for this book includes mystery, coming of age, and romance. 

Early high school readers may well find themselves within these pages, but might be put off by the length of the book.  YA librarians should consider this for their collections and put into the hands of girls trying to find themselves.