by E. Lockhart
First published 2016
Gretchen Yee is an ordinary girl at the extraordinary Manhattan School for Art and Music. Invisible among her eccentric peers, she daydreams of being a fly on the wall in the boys' locker room, longing to understand the mysteries of the male species. When her wish is miraculously granted, Gretchen gains an unprecedented glimpse into the adolescent male psyche - but the reality is far messier than she imagined. As Gretchen navigates this unprecedented access, she must confront her own insecurities and find the courage to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight.
Genres: fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, adolescence
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: New York (N.Y.)
192 pages · Paperback · Hot Key Books