The Glass Girl by Kathleen Glasgow (A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER)

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces comes a raw, heart-wrenching novel about a teenager facing down her struggles with alcohol—and the journey she must take to heal.

Everyone in fifteen-year-old Bella’s life needs something from her. Her mom needs her to help around the house, her dad needs her to not make waves, her ex needs her to not be so much. The only person who never needed anything from her was her grandmother—and now she’s dead.

There’s only one thing that dulls the pressure: alcohol. Vodka, beer, peppermint schnapps—alcohol smooths the sharp edges of Bella’s life. And what’s the big deal? Everyone drinks. Besides, Bella can stop whenever she wants. But after she gets blackout drunk at a Thanksgiving party and wakes up in the hospital, it’s time to face reality. And for Bella, reality means rehab.

Gorgeously written and deeply compassionate, Kathleen Glasgow’s The Glass Girl is a candid exploration of the forces pushing young women toward addiction—and what it really takes to help them get better.

Review

★ “Glasgow’s gift for writing is in full force here … Glasgow already has a strong following and will surely attract more with this addition to her body of work. Consider purchasing multiple copies.” —Booklist, starred review

★ "Combining The Bell Jar with Euphoria, this heart wrenching read offers a resonant and compassionate look at teenage substance reliance." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "This compelling novel leaves it up to Bella alone to admit she needs help and is an education—and a warning—about the depths of addiction." —School Library Journal, starred review

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ RANDOM HOUSE US (May 7, 2024)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 059390267X

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593902677

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.55 x 1.22 x 8.27 inches

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