“The Hero’s Journey through a distorted circus mirror – one girl’s quest to turn desperation into courage, to become a survivor instead of a victim. Amber Smith gets it exactly right.”
– Amy Reed, author of THE NOWHERE GIRLS
* “An important addition for every collection.”
– SLJ (STARRED REVIEW)
“A difficult, painful journey, but teens who have experienced rape and abuse will be grateful for this unvarnished and ultimately hopeful portrait.”
– Booklist
“A heart-twisting, but ultimately hopeful, exploration of how pain can lead to strength.”
– The Boston Globe
“Eden’s story of growth and survival is one you won’t want to miss.”
– Seventeen
* “Smith’s deeply felt sophomore effort (following The Way I Used to Be, 2016) explores the rippling effects of domestic violence and its ability to carry through generations.”
– Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)
* “Extremely realistic and heartbreaking.”
– VOYA (STARRED REVIEW)
” A well-crafted and honest look at family issues and a good pick for fans of Sara Zarr and Laurie Halse Anderson. Highly recommended.”
– School Library Journal
“Smith (The Way I Used to Be) takes up domestic violence and its far-reaching consequences in this difficult, honest novel.”
– Publishers Weekly
“A pitch-perfect portrait of complicated families.”
– THE CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW
“Amber Smith’s Something Like Gravity is a tender, beautifully told story of first love and first loss and how finding the right person at the right time can be very thing that saves us.”
– Julie Buxbaum, NYT bestselling author of TELL ME THREE THINGS
“Powerful and Illuminating.”
– Kathleen Glasgow, NYT bestselling author of GIRL IN PIECES
“Personal trauma and mutual soul searching brings together a unique couple over the course of a single summer, as both are trying to find their place in the world.”
– HuffPost Queer Voices
“A sensitive romance that values personal growth and inner truth.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“This book deserves all the stars in the night sky. Every single last one.”
– TIFFANY’S BOOK BLOG