Glitch Girl! by Rainie Oet

Good, 4 stars

A novel in verse following J--, a neurodivergent trans girl and the child of Russian Jewish immigrants, from fifth through seventh grade. She feels she must be good for her parents, her teachers and the Guests in Coaster Boss, the theme-park video game that is both her escape and a mirror of her mental health. Struggling with an ADHD diagnosis, loneliness and an abusive home, she develops an overwhelming crush on a classmate named Junie, which leads to a rivalry with Junie's friend Garrison, before finding a new friendship with Sam, a nonbinary classmate.

Details

ISBN9780593696514
Copyright Date2025
Publication DateMarch 11, 2025
PublisherKokila
FormatHardcover
No. of Pages448
LanguageEnglish
NotesWinner, 2026 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Middle Grade. Novel in verse. Ages 10-14. Protagonist is a trans girl with a crush on a girl.
RatingGood
GenreAward Winner; Children; Trans & Gender Identity
SubjectAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Child abuse; Crushes; Jewish families; Neurodivergent children; Novels in verse; Russian Americans; Transgender girls; Video games