While the messaging is often heavy-handed and some readers might think Siegert jumps the shark with a subplot involving kidnapping and telepathy, others will enjoy the genre-bending and go along for the ride. Part coming-out story, part sports drama, part examination of homophobia, bullying, and parents who really don't understand, Siegert's novel offers additional unexpected swerves in the third act. Forced to share a room to prevent Robbie from. Siegert pulls no punches in her debut, which opens as high. Even though theyre identical, Tristan isnt close to his twin Robbie at all - until Robbie tries to kill himself. Tristan, who is straight, harbors dreams of being a Broadway star. Jolly Fish (IPG, dist.), 14.99 trade paper (350p) ISBN 978-1-63163-066-8. Robbie's depression stems in part from being closeted about his sexuality. Forced to share a room, the boys find they have more common ground (and more secrets) than either had guessed. In lieu of getting therapy for Robbie, they assign Tristan to keep constant watch on him, a decision both baffling and steeped in denial. After an assault, bigender seventeen-year-old Aleks/Alexis is looking for a fresh startso they voluntarily move. The boys' parents conspire to keep the incident a secret, hoping to preserve his chances of getting drafted into the National Hockey League. Some of the authors Mark has worked with are Mia Siegert (Jerkbait), Michelle Cohen Corasanti (The Almond Tree), Scott Kauffman (In Deepest Consequences). Dont forget, Ill be signing copies of JERKBAIT at the historic Giovannis Room in Philly on Saturday, July 30th.

Siegert pulls no punches in her debut, which opens as high school senior Tristan Betterby interrupts his twin brother Robbie's attempt to overdose on pills. Read Jerkbait by Mia Siegert for free on hoopla.