Disordered

by Miki Starr

They say you can never go home again, but for sixteen-year-old Megan Blakely this expression takes on an entirely new and personal meaning. After witnessing a traumatic betrayal of trust by her father against her mother, Meg finds herself trapped in the small Midwestern town of her mother’s youth in the unwelcoming home of an estranged grandmother. Though desperate to escape isolation and return to her own life, Meg finds herself torn between family loyalty and her own needs, wants, and desires. DISORDERED recaps the most pivotal summer in a young girl’s life. The revelation of devastating secrets, including the reality of a family history of mental illness, will challenge everything she thought she understood about herself and the world around her. This powerful and, at times, disturbing tale of love, loss, and loyalty explores the true meaning of HOME.

358 pages, Paperback

Published September 4, 2016

Reviews

[Roxanne Lundy · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the Feels!

This story was a hidden gem. Miki Starr is a masterful storyteller. This pulled me into my past, my mama senses were on 10, and the realism felt natural, nothing forced. As a character driven story, I forewarn that you will laugh, cry, and shout. It gave Euphoria vibes (though written 3 years before). The realness of dysfunction, the wildness of being a teenager while navigating family and friendships. I highly recommend this book and easily give it five stars. One of the best I’ve read in a long time.