Super Short Summary

Gabi, A Girl in Pieces, by Isabel Quintero, is a coming-of-age story told through the journal entries of Gabi, covering her senior year in high school. Gabi navigates friendship, family struggles, including her father's addiction and death, and her journey as an emerging writer. Despite significant challenges, she perseveres, balances personal battles, academic demands, and develops a deep sense of self, concluding with her excitement about attending UC Berkeley. The book addresses substance use disorder, rape, and teen pregnancy.