A review by katmeg17
Without Tess by Marcella Pixley

5.0

I started out reading this book, thinking it was like Bridge to Terabithia. A story of the wonders of a child's imagination. Partially through, I realized it was so much more. The author has weaved an incredible story of a downward spiral into hysteria, as Lizzie grows up, leaving her sister, Tess behind in the realm of magic. And Lizzie must come to accept the memories, as the reader slowly, but surely, comes to understand the past events. Although the switching between past and present was at times awkward, and the ending was a bit rushed, this book concentrated on the horror of mental illness and how it can drag everyone down.