Girl Against the Universe

by Paula Stokes

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Maguire believed she was cursed. In an effort to protect people from her "curse", she lived in self-imposed isolation. Then one day at her therapist's office, she met Jordy, and they agreed to help each other with their "shrink homework". From there, Maguire began to work towards her end goals, as a friendship blossomed into more.

Stokes is an author I can always rely on to keep me flipping the pages. She has a knack for creating multi-layered characters, who never fail to win a place in my heart. Maguire had really been through a LOT, and I was eager to see her "fresh start" be her pathway to start living her life again. With the love and support of many people, including her wonderful family, a few new friends, Jordy, and Dr. Daniel, Maguire was able to try and take some things back from the universe.

You ever just love being in the presence of a group of people and watching them interact with each other? That's what it was like for me with Maguire and Jordy. They had such a great rapport and their banter never failed to make me smile. I loved the way they played off one another, and I also loved the way they encouraged one another. Everybody needs their "person", and these two were lucky enough to have each other as they conquered their personal challenges.

Obviously, I cried a bit as I read this book, but when all was said and done, this was a heartwarming and touching tale of Maguire's grieving process, overcoming her fears, and finding her way back to herself.

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