Quintero, I.  (2014).  Gabi: A girl in pieces.  TX:  Cinco Puntos Gabi Hernandez is a young girl that is portrayed through the life realities that some girls undergo as they transition through life.  Gabi is soon to graduate from high school.  As she struggles through issues of insecurity and troubles surrounded by her friends and family, Gabbi displays confidence and a positive attitude.  Unavoidably, Gabi instantly becomes a girl that you can connect to.  Personally, coming from a Mexican heritage, I immediately felt a connection to the character.  Faced with choices that become influenced by tradition and customs, Gabi’s experiences help her make the choices that are right for her.  Through the addictions of her father, the sexuality of her friend, the surprised pregnancies, and the outrages weight that her family brings to her, Gabi has surely become a fictional character that I have enjoyed reading. The author does an excellent job illustrating the struggles that certain heritages can bring and moreover, how a typical high school teenager feels surrounded by friends and topics that are uncomfortable, yet depicted so well to represent real life.  Through the journal entries, the reader is able to caption a vivid representation of the life of Gabi.  This book is definitely great for students, ages 15-18.  Criteria: The main character unfolds throughout the story to show the difficulties she encounters, partially due to her heritage.  The multiple subjects/issues in the story, along with all the vocabulary and word choice, allows the portrayal of her conflict to reflect clearly to the reader.