The Gravity of Missing Things
A pitch-perfect and inclusive coming-of-age drama perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow.
Flight 133 disappeared over the ocean. No wreckage. No distress signal. Just gone.
Suddenly, everyone on the news and social media is talking about whether the pilot intentionally crashed it–everyone but me. Because I know her. The pilot was my mom, and there’s no way she would hurt anyone. No one else knows that before she left, she wrote me a note. Trust me, it said.
Now it feels like someone split my world–and me–in two, and the only person who believes me is Landon. I want to trust him, to let him see who I really am, but I can’t. I have my secrets, the same way Mom has hers. All I know is falling for him will only make things more complicated.
Just as I start to open up, the answer to what really happened to Flight 133 could rip my world apart all over again–for good this time.
Originally published: June 7, 2022
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An engaging mystery that investigates intimate themes with compassion. – Kirkus Reviews
“The novel explores themes of mental illness and betrayal within a family with insight and empathy, and Urgo is excellent at describing the chaotic rhythms of teenagers in the 21st century, particularly those in the midst of extraordinary circumstances.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Marisa Urgo’s debut novel is a triumph. The Gravity of Missing Things brilliantly navigates heartache and first loves with a gripping plot that kept me hooked from the start. Urgo may break you – but she’ll pull you back together again too.” – Robbie Couch, author of The Sky Blues and Blaine for the Win
“Make no mistake, this book will take your emotions for a ride. Thankfully, Marisa Urgo is extremely deft at weaving hope through all the heartbreak. You’ll be left feeling stronger at the end.” – Brian Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country.
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