In the Midst of Things

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Alexandra DesDemonta, a discontented fourteen-year-old, grapples with her family dynamics after her father's death. Struggling with feelings of neglect as her mother focuses on her new marriage and her younger brother Taylor, who is now the favored child, Alex faces the added challenge of babysitting him on Halloween. The story explores themes of loss, familial relationships, and the quest for identity amidst changing family structures.