Hello Members of A Little Unhinged (Book and Talk Group),
I’m excited to bring you a story that lingers in the heart long after the last page is turned: The Great & the Small by A.T. Balsara.
This isn’t just another YA novel it’s a powerful journey through grief, belonging, and the unexpected bridges that can form between worlds we rarely stop to imagine. At the center is Ananda, a teen who feels like she’s on the outside of everything family, school, even herself ]until a chance encounter with Fin, a tunnel rat fighting his own battles beneath the city. Together, their lives entwine in a way that will shake both human and rat worlds as a dark war brews.
What makes this book unforgettable is how it mirrors our own struggles: buried trauma, family expectations, the ache of loss, and the question of whether we can find light when surrounded by darkness. It’s layered with allegory, weaving in the shadows of history, yet rooted in the raw tenderness of personal healing.
If you love stories that feel both intimate and epic—where courage emerges in unlikely places and hope survives against overwhelming odds—The Great & the Small will capture your soul. It’s a book that begs to be discussed, shared, and remembered.
So, what do you say, A Little Unhinged? Ready to dive into a tale where misfits, memory, and survival collide in the most unexpected of ways?
I’m excited to bring you a story that lingers in the heart long after the last page is turned: The Great & the Small by A.T. Balsara.
This isn’t just another YA novel it’s a powerful journey through grief, belonging, and the unexpected bridges that can form between worlds we rarely stop to imagine. At the center is Ananda, a teen who feels like she’s on the outside of everything family, school, even herself ]until a chance encounter with Fin, a tunnel rat fighting his own battles beneath the city. Together, their lives entwine in a way that will shake both human and rat worlds as a dark war brews.
What makes this book unforgettable is how it mirrors our own struggles: buried trauma, family expectations, the ache of loss, and the question of whether we can find light when surrounded by darkness. It’s layered with allegory, weaving in the shadows of history, yet rooted in the raw tenderness of personal healing.
If you love stories that feel both intimate and epic—where courage emerges in unlikely places and hope survives against overwhelming odds—The Great & the Small will capture your soul. It’s a book that begs to be discussed, shared, and remembered.
So, what do you say, A Little Unhinged? Ready to dive into a tale where misfits, memory, and survival collide in the most unexpected of ways?
Warmly,
Issabella
The Great & the Small