McDonnell, Margot (2008).
Torn to Pieces
New York: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
978-0385735599
Genre: Realistic Fiction
When her mother mysteriously disappears, seventeen-year-old Anne discovers that her family harbors many secrets.
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Two months ago, Anne lived a normal small town life. She had a hardworking, albeit quirky, mother, a loving grandmother, a best friend and a pet cat. After her mother's sudden disappearance during a business trip, seventeen-year-old Anne learns that her family has many dark secrets. When she stumbles across a letter, Anne learns that she is adopted and that her mother's business is illegal. The history of Anne's family is told in alternating chapters that reveal a hidden life. Anne is horrified to learn that her mother is both a shrewd drug runner and dealer in illicit currency and information. When criminals appear and demand reimbursement, Anne becomes frantic and desperately attempts to solve the mystery. While Anne's tries to figure things out, she meets two very different young men, Tal, the handsome movie star, and Evan, the homeless abused boy; she finds herself attracted to both. But the focus is her dangerous mystery, and Anne encounters much violence along the way: attempted rape and potential incest. Gripping with its frenetic pace, Torn to Pieces is definitely difficult to put down!
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