Sports fiction at its best!” - Miranda Kenneally, bestselling author of Catching Jordan “Filled with equal amounts of empathy, humor, and heart, Girl Against the Universe is an empowering story about finding the courage to piece your life back together, even when it feels irreparably broken.” - Tamara Ireland Stone, NYT bestselling author of Every Last Word This is a satisfying and breezy book with likeable characters working through trauma to move to better, healthier places in their lives.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“Maguire is a brave, relatable character.There are friendships formed, family relationships tested and restored, and issues of identity explored. Its true appeal lies with Stokes’s well-developed characters and in the way Maguire and Jordy support each other’s efforts to conquer the challenges they face.” - Publishers Weekly Recommend to readers who enjoy Jenny Han or Maureen Johnson.” - Booklist “Romance fans will enjoy the slow, sweet, and tentative burn between the teens.

Teens who enjoy emotionally charged stories will appreciate this novel about resilience.” - School Library Journal Maguire’s forays into wellness are anything but pat, giving her story additional credibility.

Her obsessive behaviors are depicted in convincing detail. “Teens will find in Maguire a compelling heroine. “Stokes’ engaging prose and sympathetic characters serve up great lessons in acceptance for teens dealing with trauma.” - Kirkus Reviews

Hidden Pieces by Paula Stokes