From Reese's Book Club LitUp Fellow Margot Fisher, a moving debut about healing, self-acceptance, and queer first love, set on a roller derby team Morgan...

From Reese's Book Club LitUp Fellow Margot Fisher, a moving debut about healing, self-acceptance, and queer first love, set on a roller derby team

Morgan "Moose" Shaker barely survived the fire that killed her fathers in their beloved roller rink in small-town Utah. Now she has to move to Portland, Oregon to live with her much older half sister, Eden. Eden's doing her best, but she's hardly ready to be a parent to a sixteen-year-old she hasn't seen in years. Plus, barely-out-of-the-closet Moose worries that she's not ready for super-affirming, rainbow-flags-everywhere Portland. Her anxiety and frustration are at peak levels.

Fortunately, Moose finds an outlet for her emotions and a surprising group of friends in roller derby. Her teammates help her grieve her dads and confront her queer imposter syndrome. And even though it's against league rules, she might be falling for a teammate.

Heartfelt, funny, and romantic, this debut will make you want to lace up your skates, pull on your pads, and hit the track.

Author: Margot Fisher
Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
Published: 11/18/2025
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.36h x 5.60w x 1.27d
ISBN: 9780593858394
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/2025 pg. 69
Publishers Weekly 08/11/2025
School Library Journal 09/01/2025 pg. 85
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2025

About the Author
Margot Fisher (she/her) is a writer of queer books for young adults, a roller derby athlete, and a Capricorn, among other things. She was selected as a Reese's Book Club LitUp fellow in 2023. Margot writes from Portland, Oregon, where she lives with a dog and a garden that's always a little out of control.