The Shape of Lost Things

by Sarah Everett

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Genres: Middle Grade, Realistic Fiction, Family, Mystery, Fiction, Mental Health, Contemporary

1 pages, Audio CD

First published October 22, 2024

Reviews

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Change is a huge theme throughout The Shape of Lost Things. I especially liked the emphasis that "change doesn't have to be a bad thing. It can just be a fact. Like day and night, or the fact that some people are cat people, and some people are not." Friends may change, Skye's brother changed, everyone around them may be changing and sometimes even our memory about events can change, but some changes are natural, and we need to adapt with them. Keeping dialog open.

Overall, the story is a little sad but does manage to resolve on a happier note. Skye and her brother learn they had similar feelings of abandonment. Skye feeling that she wasn't "special enough" for her dad to even take her with them. While Finn struggled over his feelings about how no one found him and that it wasn't a choice for him to go. Despite the tight bond they shared being disrupted by their dad's apparent mental health issues, and processing the kidnapping differently, it was nice to finally have them see both sides of the story and to have glimpses of the old Finn emerge. This quick read may delve into some emotionally complex topics like a parent's mental illness and a sibling's abduction and return, but it also includes topics like a first crush, evolving friendships, and a parent's remarriage that kids can easily identify with.

** A huge thank you to the Spark Point for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review**

[Kara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite quote: “Lonely must be the only type of alone that brings two people together”

Paraphrased idea —> Change doesn’t have to be bad or good. Sometimes change is just change. Like day and night. This is a great way to talk to kids about changes

[Dramapuppy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad, but a little preachier than I would prefer. The lessons about change are front and center, rather than an interesting plot or slice of life

[Rosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 but this hits very close to home! I cried!

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fabulous title by an author who is quickly becoming one of my favorites in the middle grade space. Four years ago, Skye's physics-loving father disappeared, taking her older brother Finn along. At 12 years old, Skye is dealing with changing friend dynamics, a potential new step father, and a missing part of her life when Finn is found alone at a gas station. But while this reunion should be a happy one, Finn doesn't seem like himself, and soon Skye begins to wonder if it's even him after all.

This is a beautifully told story about an emotionally complex situation that is handled with the care it deserves. The characters are all flawed at points, but we see positive adult role models, therapy sessions, and art all used as coping strategies.

[Melanie Dulaney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong follow up to an incredible debut book!

Skye’s family changed in a big way when her parents divorced back when she was very young, but things seemed to have reached a comfortable place with visitation and all the things that go along with the big “D.” But then Dad disappears with her older brother Finn, leaving a void that doesn’t seem to be filling up, even after four years. Now Skye is in the sixth grade, Finn has been found, and maybe she and her mom can return to normal.

Everett explores a myriad of changes felt in families, friendships and more. Some of them are merely physical changes experienced but others are more deeply felt. All these fictional changes will prompt readers to think about what is actually happening in their own lives and how they want to handle family and friendship shifts. Wonderfully well-developed characters in Skye, her brilliant mother, artsy Roger who is on his way to becoming step-dad and Finn.

Text is free of profanity, violence and sexual content. Representation: Skye’s family is Black, race of her best friends is uncertain, female best friend Jax has a crush on a girl which is mentioned as simply a part of sixth grade who likes who, seeing a counselor is viewed in a positive light, counselor is Asian.

[Leah K · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't lie. I'm a sucker for YA books. And so as my son peruses the shelves, I'm often right behind him, picking up whatever random book catches my attention (yes, I do indeed, judge a book by its cover!). On a whim, I picked up The Shape of Lost Things, a novel that follows Skye as her long lost (kidnapped) brother returns to the family and the turmoil that follows. The typical lessons learned such as: change is hard and people grow up.

An overall sweet read. At points I felt the answers were too obvious but I need to remind myself this book wasn't written for my age range. Their focus on mental disorders was tasteful and well done, although I wish they would have worked on the subject a bit more. Even a YA book can have valuable lessons for all ages groups. An overall enjoyable book that teeters on the 3.5 to 4 star rating.

[Victoria M (BRB — life’s busy!) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Shape of Lost Things is a sad yet sweet and unforgettable story that explores the tender, often heartbreaking themes of family, loss, grief, and identity. Told through the eyes of young Skye, this novel captures the emotional confusion of a child navigating a world turned upside down.

Skye has already lost so much—her father and her older brother Finn, who one day walked away and never returned. But then, one day, Finn comes back. Or does he? Skye calls him “Not-Finn,” because the boy who returns feels like a stranger—someone who looks like her brother but doesn’t act, speak, or feel the same. This emotional gap between the memory of her brother and the boy now living in her house forms the heart of the story.

Sarah Everett does a beautiful job of showing how children process trauma, change, and the fear of being forgotten. Skye’s world continues to shift as her mother finds love again, and Skye wrestles with the fear that her father, still missing, is being replaced too easily.

This book is more than just a story about loss—it’s a coming-of-age journey filled with raw emotion and quiet hope. Everett captures Skye’s voice so authentically that you feel her sadness, confusion, and longing in every chapter. It’s one of those rare books that stays with you, making you ache for its characters and root for them to find peace.

A must-read for both young readers and adults alike—especially anyone going through change, grief, or the messiness of growing up. A quiet, powerful story that gently holds your heart.

[Hoover Public Library Kids and Teens · Rating 4 out of 5]

"This engaging coming-of-age story gives voice to complicated and traumatic feelings caused by divorce and estrangement, to changes in family and friendships, and to the difficulty of accepting the inevitability of change." [Horn Book]

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great middle grade fiction. The abduction of Skye’s brother Finn was a storyline I found fascinating. Full of nuggets of wisdom on change.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5. This will be an easy sell with the kidnapping. I wish Finn had talked more about his life with his dad, but I enjoyed this and the audiobook was great.

[Susan Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic story

Wow. This book was so good! Made me feel so many things. I like Skye and Finn and Mom and Roger.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

EARC provided by Edelweiss Plus
Middle grade readers will easily relate to all of the changes that Skye is handling with friendships and mom’s boyfriend, but in this case she is also adjusting to the return of her brother, who has been away several years after being taken by her father.
This story brings lots of good discussion topics, especially related to adjusting to change and moving forward in its aftermath.

[Holly Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s hard to follow The Probability of Everything—definitely one of the best books from last year. And The Shape of Lost Things is a valiant effort. I couldn’t put it down. Lost sleep. From the first page you are hooked to figure out what happened to Finneas and his dad. It’s impossible not to empathize with Skye and her middle school angst. The backdrop of Physics professors and Newtons Laws are equally compelling. But the gradual realization by Skye about her returned brother is deep, complex, and so very true. My only hesitation is that the ending came too quickly. Too much denounement is not a good thing, yet I wanted to know how it looked (what was the shape) of found things.

[Ms. Yingling · Rating 3 out of 5]

E ARC provided by Edelweiss Plus

Skye dreads her brother Finn's birthday, because ever since he was kidnapped by their father four years ago, her mother throws a party on the day. It's difficult, because Finn was Skye's favorite person. She's tried to move on; her mother has a boyfriend, Roger, the family has a cat, and Skye has an interest in taken photographs with a Polaroid camera. She has two friends, Jax and Reece, at Rowland Waters Middle School and also hangs out with classmates and neighbor Nico as they walk dogs. Reece is starting to change, and frequently bothers Skye about whether or not she has a crush on Nico. Roger, whom Skye really likes, asks her if he can propose to her mother, and she says yes. When Finn is found walking alone on a highway in Arizona, her mother is overjoyed that he is coming home. The Finn who returns, however, doesn't seem like her brother. He's 14, very quiet, and doesn't even skateboard anymore. He's become secretive, and when Skye overhears him talking on the phone to their father, she knows he is lying as well. She is so sure that this new brother isn't her real one that she even e mails the police, sketching out her reasons. There are some glimmers of the old Finn, but he doesn't use her old nickname, doesn't remember their old games, and generally seems too distanced to be the real Finn. As the wedding planning ramps up, Skye's doubts grow. When Finn doesn't come home one night, the mother panics. The police won't do anything, but Skye finds Finn's phone and calls their Dad. He picks up, but says Finn isn't with him, and doesn't sound right at all. Skye thinks about everything she remembers about her brother, and manages to find him. He eventually returns home, and the family has to work hard, get help from a family therapist, and relearn what family looks like after a very traumatic experience.
Strengths: Back in the 80s and 90s, there were a fair number of books about parental abduction (Cooney's The Face on the Milk Carton and Mazer's Taking Terri Mueller), but these have all fallen apart in my library. It's still a topic that resonates with young readers. Skye has very realistic reactions to her brother's return, and the family handles it as well as can be expected, with Finn in therapy and everyone trying to be attuned to his needs. Skye's apprehension is also well portrayed. I liked that the storyline of Roger's proposal occurs at the same time, especially since Skye is glad that her mother is remarrying. This is a well constructed tale of family trauma and resilience that will circulate well, especially given the intriguing cover.
Weaknesses: It would have been interesting to know more of Finn's story when he was with his father, but since he is not in a position to tell it, that would have been hard. I also was very curious about the fate of his father, especially since he was clearly in need of help.
What I really think: This is a good choice for readers who liked this author's The Probability of Everything, or stories like Henry's The Girl I Used to Be or or Rellihan's Not The Worst Friend in the World.

[Pine Reads Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

“And I don’t know if this means anything except that sometimes another thing that can change is how people look to us, depending on how close or far or wide or grainy or clear the picture we have of them is.”

Sarah Everett’s The Shape of Lost Things is an emotionally resonant and poetic middle grade novel on how life—and people—change. The story follows twelve-year-old Skye after her missing brother, Finn, returns home from being taken by their father. Skye feels lost and insecure about her identity, believing that she is uninteresting and without any redeeming qualities. With her father having chosen to take her brother over her and all her friends at school being far more talented and creative, she is unsure what value she brings to her family or her friend group. Soon, however, she begins to suspect that the boy who returned can’t be the real Finn; he’s forgotten all of their secrets, is much quieter, and doesn’t have the scar she knows him to have. To solve this mystery, Skye uses her polaroid camera to capture evidence against Not-Finn and send him away from her true family.

Starting The Shape of Lost Things was a bit of a struggle for me. The heavy subject matter is present from page one, and at first feels almost too dark for the age range it is trying to represent. Once I began reading though, I couldn't put it down. Everett uses poetic language throughout the story and bookends chapters with what is pictured and what is not pictured in Skye’s polaroids, highlighting the pieces of life that she is missing. The lyrical prose and moving character arcs in this book made me cry at least three separate times. The depiction of middle school bullies and crushes felt realistic, and the relationship between Skye with her mother, her new stepfather, and Not-Finn are all deeply poignant. Skye is an incredibly relatable main character, with both her jealousy of her older brother and her interest in capturing the truth. Her stepfather acts as a wonderful comic relief and carries the burden of entering a broken family. The novel has an emotionally intense ending that teaches a lesson on grief, trauma, and change. It has as happy of an ending as you could expect, but also leaves many questions unanswered, which grounds the story. If you are a fan of Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give, I highly recommend this book for its representation of African American families, well-written themes, and overall writing style.

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[Lisa Vegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved another of this author’s books, The Probability of Everything, so I expected that there might be a sort of twist at some point in the story, and there was sort of one but not exactly like in the last book. This book’s story is told in a more upfront and straightforward way. It was just as compellingly told.

This is a book about change and changes. It’s about memory.

It’s a book about loneliness, and about connection, and about the taking care of others and the lack of care given.

It has themes of abandonment and loss. As I read, I cried and I also laughed a lot.

It’s an incredibly sad book but one with a lot of hope.

The family and friends groups and some of the individual characters happen to be knowledgeable about and talented in science/physics and in art.

The close friendships of middle school students are depicted perfectly.

I cared deeply about the characters. This author is skilled at writing from the point-of-view of tween girls. It’s clear that she remembers what it is to be that age and at that stage of life.

The author has a lot of empathy for all the characters, and so the reader finds it easy to empathize with all the characters, all of them eventually. For some of them it takes getting though a lot of the novel to see things from their point-of-view.

I appreciate how getting psychotherapy is included as something that was called for given the circumstances of the characters’ lives.

I appreciate that while there is a sort of romantic interest that it stayed at an appropriate level for 12-year-olds.

I am grateful that the adults as well as the children & teens are well-rounded and developed characters.

Only a few of the quotes that stuck out for me:

“It’s just places,” he says. “It doesn’t matter if the ocean is so clear you can see the fish between your toes or if it’s cold enough that your breath turns into icicles. You can be lonely anywhere in the world, in any place.”

“The bigness of everything, the infinity of possibilities. How do we end up as one thing, one person, one family, one planet, when there are so many things, people, families, planets, we could be instead?”

“Most things change.
Everything will change, and most of the time, you’ll only see the changes after.
But some things stay the same for a while, and sometimes you catch them at exactly the right time and freeze them for always.”

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why do good people do bad things? How can you love and miss someone who has done something awful? How do time and space continue to shape who we are even when all you want to do is go back? These questions are at the heart of The Shape of Lost Things, Sarah Everett's heartwrenchingly beautiful middle-grade novel.

This is very much a character-driven novel. I'm a personal fan of that style in the books I choose to read, though I often worry that my students will lose interest in books where it feels like "nothing is happening." I believe this is one of those rare books that is wonderful for both middle-grade readers and adults.

There's an element of mystery/suspense as Skye tries to figure out if this Finn is truly her brother or not, given how much he's changed. Her funny, brave, outgoing brother is suddenly quiet and secretive, often seeming like a shell of his former self. There are so many compelling relationships between characters: Skye's relationship with her mother and her mother's boyfriend, Skye's relationship with her friends at school and how that's shifting in middle school, her relationship with Finn and Not-Finn, and her relationship with the father she hasn't seen or heard from in so many years. I found myself deeply invested in all of these characters. Skye's therapy sessions offer a great spotlight into how a therapist can be an ally, providing a safe space and allowing her to talk about what she needs to talk about without pushing an agenda.

Skye loves taking photographs and analyzing them for hidden meaning. Each chapter ends with a lyrical description of a few photos, along with a description of something not pictured. Each entry was beautifully written and encapsulated Skye's emotions perfectly.

Things are messy and uncertain, just like real life. This book will make you cry, but it will also wrap around you in a hug full of hope and love as it helps you navigate those emotions. I'm absolutely adding this book to my classroom library.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced digital copy!

[Pete Springer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The constant theme running through The Shape of Lost Things is change and how those differences affect relationships. The first big change for twelve-year-old Skye and her fourteen-year-old brother Finn was when their physic-loving parents divorced years ago. They navigated these changes pretty well as close siblings until their dad began exhibiting mental health problems.

Finn suddenly doesn't come home one day when he is ten, and the theory is that dad has kidnapped his son. Other than a few possible sporadic sightings, their whereabouts remain a mystery for the next four years. Then, from out of the blue, Finn is found on a highway, hundreds of miles from home and joyously reunites with Skye, mom, and her new boyfriend, Roger, who has confided in Skye that he wants to marry her mother.

But in the time that Skye has been gone, his personality and interests have completely changed to the point that Skye suspects that the new Finn is an imposter. It's as if the kids have gone from best friends to strangers.

As if these changes aren't enough, sixth-grade Skye is navigating changes in her friend group. One of her best friends, Reece, is turning into a mean girl, and even her long-time friendship with colorful Nico is getting weird because some of the girls are turning up the heat to make them a couple.

Author Sarah Everett has written a most compelling read, one that I finished in two sessions. It's tense throughout with plenty of heartbreaking moments. Yet, while the plot went up to the line of incredulity, it never crossed that threshold for me. The characters all felt very real with flaws that made them more interesting. If you're looking for a fairy tale ending, this isn't the book for you; if you enjoy high stakes drama combined with plenty of mystery, this book could be very appealing to the mature upper elementary or middle-school reader.

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sarah is always so good at words about loss and grief, and this middle grade book is no exception.

“It’s just places," he says. "It doesn't matter if the ocean is so clear you can see the fish between your toes or if it's cold enough that your breath turns into icicles. You can be lonely anywhere in the world, in any place.”
Lonely. The word feels warm and soft, like a hug, Which is funny, because lonely is exactly the opposite of a hug. Lonely is left behind, abandoned, forgotten, un-chosen, me. But Finn says it like he knows it too. Like lonely is something he has sat next to before; it's a place he's been; it's a person he's lost.
I think lonely must be the only type of "alone" that brings two people together.

Friends aren't supposed to remind you all the time of the things you are not. They are supposed to make you feel good and happy and loved, just like families. Friends are a kind of family.
“Special means you're interesting and cool and talented. Elephants are special," I say. "And yeah, I do think Jax is special, because she is interesting and cool and talented. But you know what makes someone really special? Being themselves."

“I guess she can be kind of mean, but when she's your friend everyone treats you like you're important."
“You already were important.”

“And I don't know if this means anything except that sometimes another thing that can change is how people look to us, depending on how close or far or wide or grainy or clear the picture we have of them is.
We never really see all of anyone. We see some of them, whatever they allow us to see, and sometimes that feels like hardly anything. And other times, it feels like everything.”

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sibling stories always hold a special place in literature for me because they aren't as frequent as one would think. And this sibling story is different than many others too because Skye's brother Finn had been missing for years-- taken by the father after their family had separated. Skye and Finn had visitation with their father but didn't always tell their mother that they suspected their father's mental health was breaking down- a physicist like their mother, he would lock himself away during the weekend without spending time with them or mumble incoherently until one day Finn didn't show up to school and Skye's mom suspected the worst. And for years Finn was no where and the void was palpable.

While their mother moved on with a relationship the hole of Finn's absence left Skye feeling unimportant until one day, Finn appears on the side of a highway and is back in their lives though Skye suspects it might not really be him because he's so much different. The slow unfolding of the situation begins. It's emotional but also keeps moments of levity whether it's Skye's "friend" Nico or the cat Catastrophe. Yet in the middle of this emotional turmoil Skye is also navigating shifting friendships and her own coming-of-age.

Creative and thoughtful.

[Kay S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is heavy. It's a great story and showcases the thought processes that go into unresolved trauma, family tragedies, and abandonment while also delving into the mind of a middle-schooler whose everything is changing seemingly all at once.

Finn and Skye have one of the most believable sibling dynamics I've ever read; generally they are too close or too at each other's throats. Skye and Finn perfectly straddle the line of "I'll take a bullet for you" and "I will push you down the stairs and I don't care if mom knows". Even as they're both broken people, they still inhabit that dynamic and seeing them grow back together was a delight that had me tearing up while I drove.

Change is hard, even for adults (especially for adults) and the author take it to the extreme. Generally kids are dealing with changing emotions and friendships. Maybe family dynamics as their parents/grandparents/uncle/aunts come in and out of their lives. All of it all at once though? It's what makes parts of this book so difficult to understand. The stream-of-consciousness works really well at getting Skye's emotions and growth across, but it can be incredibly confusing.

This book is heavy and I won't be recommending it willy-nilly like I do with some of the other books I've read.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the last 4 years 12yo Skye has missed her brother. Her parents are divorced and her dad ran off with then 10yo Finn. Skye and her mom celebrate his MIA birthday every year, taking a picture of Skye beside the cake. She hates it. But then, her mom gets a call. Finn has been located and he's on his way home! Skye is excited, but he's changed a lot. He's more than just older; Finn is different in other ways, too, like a scar Skye remembers is missing, and he doesn't remember games they played before. Skye isn't sure he's really her missing brother.

Everett has created a well written story with lots of good twists and turns. I kept wondering if The Shape of Lost Things was going to turn into science fiction at some point. Maybe it's my age, but I had a bit of trouble with her using a polaroid camera and taking so many pictures. Are they different today than in the 70s? Seems like an expensive hobby. This is a book about relationships and loss and change. There would be a lot to be able to discuss with a class, particularly the changes in Skye's friend group - one of her best friends has recently become friends with the class bully and now treats Skye differently. A great upper elementary or middle school read.

[SOYAMRG · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Shape of Lost Things by Sarah Everett is realistic fiction. Everett has crafted a simple but powerful narrative that I highly recommend.

Four years prior to the beginning of the narrative, Skye Nickson’s brother was kidnapped by their father. Finneas Nickson is found by the side of the rode hundreds of miles away from the family’s home. After Finn rejoins the family, Skye is certain that Finn is not her brother. These simple narrative ingredients are only a small part of a deliciously seasoned vegetable soup, a next level narrative for girls in grades three through seven.

Both parents are physics professors. The father has mental health issues; he’s probably bipolar. The mother gets engaged and plans to remarry soon. Skye has an interesting and diverse friend group with multiple interests. Every character missteps, but characters handle situations in emotionally health ways.

White readers rarely read books that feature African American characters, but I feel certain they will read The Shape of Lost Things.

C.S.
Ret. HS English Teacher

[Sally Kruger]

Skye Nickson's parents divorced years ago. Life changed when Skye and her brother Finn had to go for weekend visitations with their father. Even though he was a smart physicist, he had changed, and staying with him was uncomfortable. One weekend he and Finn took off and they haven't been heard from for four years.

Skye misses Finn. Her mother has done everything possible to find where Finn is, but even the police haven't been able to help until one day, Finn showed up. Now that he has returned, things should be going back to normal, but that's not happening. Everyone seems happy Finn's home, but Skye senses something isn't right.

Can Skye solve the mystery of Finn's disappearance and sudden return? Can she figure out if this Finn is the real Finn or some imposter?

Author Sarah Everett returns with a new thriller. Fans of THE PROBABILITY OF EVERYTHING will enjoy reading Skye's story as she tries to figure out what is real and what is not.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Shape of Lost Things is a heartfelt and emotional middle-grade novel about grappling with grief and the constant changes of growing up. Skye, our main character feels empty when her brother and father disappear leaving her and her mom behind. When her brother returns years later, she struggles to recognize her brother as it seems like everything about him has changed. Instead of feeling like her brother has come back home, she feels as if a stranger is in his place. As she tries to reconnect with her brother and new family dynamic, her friendships at her school also aren’t quite the same. Skye must weave through multiple obstacles while trying to grasp her “new life.”

Read the full book review on the blog at: https://www.lifeofafemalebibliophile....

[Emily Haage · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, this was a heavy first read of the year!

"We never really see all of anyone. We see some of them, whatever they allow us to see, and sometimes that feels like hardly anything. And other times, it feels like everything."

"Change doesn't have to be a bad thing. It can just be a fact."

12-year-old Skye describes herself as a sloth who dislikes doing Things, except taking pictures with her polaroid camera and hanging out with Catastrophe the cat. "(In case you can't tell, I'm allergic to spectacular. I'd rather just...not.)" We are inside Skye's head for much of the story as she processes her brother returning after 4 years, the changing dynamic of her best friend trio, and unresolved feelings about her father and soon-to-be stepfather.

For kids who are drawn to introspective stories with a dose of sadness.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Sarah Everett’s book, The Probability of Everything. The Shape of Lost Things is also amazing. Sarah gets to the heart of the “tangles” in our lives. Skye Nickson has difficulties with friends. She has difficulties with her brother, Finn. She has struggled for four years when Finn was stolen from their family by their father! Why didn’t he take Skye?
With life in a jumble, I appreciate some important points made that hold true for our most precious relationships:
*There are definitely those of us who don’t know which way is which.
*We should definitely tell people how much they mean to us so that we never spend time wishing we could tell them what they already should know . . . ‘We go together’ - ‘You are the other half of me.’ - ‘I missed you’ - ‘I love you.’
This is a book I will read again!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Sarah Everett‘s book, the probability of everything. The shape of lost things is also amazing. Sarah gets to the heart of the “tangles “in our lives. Sky Nixon has some difficulties with friends. She has difficulties with her brother, Finn. She has struggled for four years when Finn was stolen from their family by their father! Why didn’t he take sky? With life in a jumble, I appreciate some important points made that hold true for our most precious relationships:
1. There are definitely those of us who don’t know which way is which.
2. We should definitely tell people how much they mean to us so that we never spend time wishing we could tell them what they already should know . . . “We go together. “– “You are the other half of me. “– “I missed you. “– “I love you. “
This is a book I will read again!

[Susan Dunn · Rating 3 out of 5]

4 years ago, Skye Nickson was sick. So she stayed home in bed instead of going with her brother to stay with their dad for the weekend. Ever since their parents had gotten divorced, this was the usual pattern. But this weekend, Finn didn't come home. And when the police went to their dad's apartment, it was empty. Now it's been 4 years without Finn. A traumatic and sad 4 years for Skye and her mom. And then Finn is found and finally comes home to them. Skye and her mom are over the moon - but the Finn in Skye's memories is not the same boy who has returned to them. He doesn't seem to remember any of their inside jokes or the games they used to play. And he's quiet and reserved - the complete opposite of the old Finn. Is this really her brother? Skye isn't quite sure.