If you're looking for a strong, self reliant female character in Glitch, I can assure you you won't find one in Zoe.

Mary Sues and Gary Stus everywhere, my friends! First, let's analyze the main character, Zoe. Those four categories are: the characters, the relationships, the writing, and the plot/world-building. I'll be splitting my review of Glitch into four categories, and analyze each one. Unfortunately, I truly found nothing likable or redeemable in this book. When reading a book, however horrible that book might be, I do try to find something even slightly redeemable, that could save the book from falling into my one-star abyss. In this action-packed debut, Glitch begins an exciting new young adult trilogy. Together, this growing band of glitchers must find a way to free themselves from the controlling hands of the Community before they’re caught and deactivated, or worse. Both boys introduce Zoe to feelings that are entirely new. Any anomalies must be immediately reported and repaired, but Zoe has a secret so dark it will mean certain deactivation if she is caught: her glitches have given her uncontrollable telekinetic powers.Īs Zoe struggles to control her abilities and stay hidden, she meets other glitchers including Max, who can disguise his appearance, and Adrien, who has visions of the future. When Zoe starts to malfunction (or “glitch”), she suddenly begins having her own thoughts, feelings, and identity.

Implanted computer chips have wiped humanity clean of destructive emotions, and thoughts are replaced by a feed from the Link network. In the Community, there is no more pain or war.

Glitch by Heather Anastasiu