About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with a changing sense of self or feeling betrayed by their own body. It is an essential choice for families navigating medical diagnoses that challenge traditional gender norms or for teens witnessing the fallout of digital privacy breaches and school-wide bullying. This story provides a rare, empathetic look at the intersex experience through a relatable protagonist whose world is upended by a surprise diagnosis. Following Kristin Lattimer, a star athlete and homecoming queen, the novel explores the intense emotional and social consequences of having a private medical condition leaked to her entire school. Parents will appreciate the way it addresses complex themes of identity, bodily autonomy, and the shifting dynamics of teenage relationships with both peers and parents. It is a profound tool for fostering discussions about empathy, the diversity of the human body, and finding resilience when one's reputation is unfairly attacked.
