Bleak but powerful.' -Amanda MacGregor, 'There is no doubt in my mind that Jerkbait has already claimed a spot in one of my top favorite books of 2016. A cautionary tale and a must-read for parents and kids alike.' -Patrick O'Sullivan, former NHL Player author, Breaking Away: A Harrowing True Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph, 'Mia Siegert's poignant, vibrant first novel deals with issues of sexual orientation, which makes it very timely, and with issues of the human heart, which makes it timeless.' -Mark Spencer, award-winning author, A Haunted Love Story: The Ghosts of the Allen House 'It's a dark, upsetting, frustrating, painful look at the pressure on teen athletes, at what happens when mental illness is ignored and untreated, and at how horribly scary coming out can be, especially for teens whose parents are hateful and unsupportive. Electric and explosive, yet soft and nuanced, Jerkabit is a powerhouse of a debut that is bound to leave a mark on the world of YA lit.' -Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author, Firsts, 'Jerkbait doesn't only examine ableism in sports and in the world at large: it also takes on homophobia.' -Michael Waters, BN Teen Blog., 'Jerkbait is heartbreakingly poignant with timeless characters and an important message, and will have appeal to teen fans of coming-of-age and indie fiction.' -Maia Raynor, teen reviewer, VOYA, ' Jerkbait is an intriguing look into the world of both parents and kids as they try to navigate the difficult path to the draft. 'Issues like bullying and Internet predators are explored, and Mia Siegert isn't afraid to go there and get ugly, get dark.

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