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Glitch

Heather Anastasiu (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesGlitch #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.73

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Synopsis

In the Community, where implanted computer chips have erased human emotions and thoughts are replaced by a feed from the Link network, Zoe starts to malfunction, or glitch, and begins having her own thoughts, feelings, identity--and telekinetic powers.

Is Glitch appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teens navigate a dystopian world where emotions are suppressed by technology; contains moderate action violence and mild romantic content. Themes of authoritarian control and loss of autonomy may be intense for younger readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include loss of autonomy, mental manipulation, and government control (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will love the suspenseful story of a girl discovering emotions and telekinetic powers in a world where everyone's controlled by technology.

Tags

DystopianScience FictionYoung Adult RomanceSuperpowers