This was one of my favorite YA books that I remember reading over and over. It’s about a girl whose mother has battled with depression her whole life but seems to be on the right track when she marries a well-meaning if somewhat naive man. Soon Gracie has to move away from everything she’s known to Salt Lake City while sharing a bedroom with her strange young step-brother. Soon it becomes clear that Gracie’s mother is sinking into depression again and it’s up to Gracie to try to hold everything together. It was such a realistic portrayal of living with someone who has severe depression and how others react. I loved Gracie for her strength and could sympathize with her completely. ( )