Little Universes

Description

One wave: That's all it takes for the rest of Mae and Hannah Winters' lives to change. When a tsunami strikes the island their parents are vacationing on in Malaysia, it soon becomes clear that their parents are never coming home. Forced to move to Boston from their sunny California home for the rest of their senior year, each girl struggles with secrets their parents' death has brought to light and with their uncertainty about the future. Instead of getting closer, it feels like the wave has torn them apart. Little Universes will appeal to fans of Nicola Yoon and Jandy Nelson as it explores the powerful bond of sisters, the kinds of love that never die, and the journey we all must make through the baffling cruelty and unexpected beauty of human life in an incomprehensible universe.

Heather Demetrios is the author of several critically acclaimed novels, including Something Real, I'll Meet You There, and Bad Romance, and the editor of the anthology Dear Heartbreak. When she isn't spending time in imaginary places, you can find her traipsing around the world with her husband or telling one of her writer friends why meditation will totally change their lives. heatherdemetrios.com

A gripping story . . . [that offers] thoughtful reflections on questionable relationships, raw emotions, and internal stresses, all while illustrating that blood ties aren't necessary for deep, enduring sisterhood. --Booklist, starred review An unflinching, devastating, and compelling portrayal of life after insurmountable loss. --Kirkus Reviews Praise for Bad Romance: "Like Speak, it is one of those rare books that can have a real, lasting impact on readers, and can start important conversations." --Adi Alsaid, author of Let's Get Lost and Never Always Sometimes "A raw, honest, unrelenting novel. Demetrios writes with heartbreaking clarity about the way first love can turn from safe to dangerous, from beautiful to ugly. Brave, bold, and deeply felt." --Corey Ann Haydu, author of OCD Love Story and The Careful Undressing of Love "[A]n intense reflection on abusive relationships." --Publishers Weekly "A realistic, worthwhile look at dating violence." --Kirkus Reviews Through Grace's lively, engaging voice, readers gain a vivid picture of the way a smart, self-assured girl can fall into an abusive relationship . . . . Demetrios' well-drawn characters are tremendously appealing, and Grace's discovery of the power of her own strength will make readers cheer. --Booklist