Girl in Pieces

She’s lost everything—but she’s not done fighting.

Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow is a raw, heartbreaking, and beautifully written young adult novel about trauma, survival, and the slow, painful journey toward healing. Seventeen-year-old Charlotte “Charlie” Davis has already endured more than most—loss, abuse, self-harm—and now finds herself homeless and broken, both physically and emotionally.

After a stay in a treatment facility, Charlie is released into the world with nowhere to go and no one to turn to. As she struggles to find stability, she discovers the power of art, friendship, and even love—though her past threatens to pull her back at every turn. Glasgow’s unflinching prose gives voice to the pain many girls carry silently, and her message is ultimately one of resilience, strength, and hope.

This must-read contemporary YA novel is perfect for fans of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson or Thirteen Reasons Why. Girl in Pieces is the best book for readers looking for a deeply emotional, character-driven story about mental health, recovery, and reclaiming your worth.