Pitch, Yaw & Roll by Mary Taylor

A gut-punch of a read, told through the pained lens of a young girl desperately trying to find her place, Pitch, Yaw & Roll: Identity, Love & Addiction by Mary Taylor is an evocative and stirring YA drama. In the perennial effort to connect and fit in, young Beth is led down a variety of slippery slopes, teetering between teenage rebellion, personal discovery, and dangerous compromises to her still-forming values. Challenging as this read may be for readers who can relate, the authentic dialogue, visceral self-reflection, and unflinching narrative voice make this a straightforward, but hard-hitting tale that has a lasting impact.