A review by nicolemhewitt
The Art of Running Away by Sabrina Kleckner

The Art of Running Away tells the complicated story of a girl who learns that her family loyalties might be misplaced and struggles with how to make sense of a new reality. When Maisie's parents learn that their art business is in trouble, they send Maisie off to go spend the summer with her aunt in Scotland so they can deal with the problem. But when she gets there, she is confronted with her long-lost brother who ran away when Maisie was only six. Maisie has spent years resenting her brother for leaving and causing turmoil in her family, but she soon realizes that the story is a lot more complicated than she was led to believe--and that her parents may actually bear the brunt of the blame for the rift. The book focuses on LGBTQ+ issues and brings to light complicated family relationships. A great read for kids who might be struggling with these same issues.

***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley for review purposes. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***