“Jess is painfully aware of how young she is. Her shirtsleeves don't quite extend to her wrists; after a growth spurt last summer, her debate clothes don't fit as well as she thought. She feels as if she's playing dress-up.” Growing UpYouthComing Of AgeLgbtqia CharactersBisexual CharactersSuperhero FictionCb LeeNot Your SidekickJess TranAsian CharactersPlaying DressupBusiness CasualShirtsleeves Book:Not Your Sidekick Source: Not Your Sidekick
“Jess is too big for her skin, as if she might float away in the exhilarating possibility of the moment.” Growing UpAffectionAttractionImpossible ThingsLgbtqia CharactersBisexual CharactersFloating AwayCb LeeNot Your SidekickJess TranThe Moment Is Too Big Book:Not Your Sidekick Source: Not Your Sidekick
“The only time she's come close to being "known" was when she accidentally came out as bisexual during sophomore English class while talking about her favorite poem.” PoetryPoemComing OutPopularityLgbtqia CharactersBisexual CharactersEnglish ClassCb LeeNot Your SidekickAsian CharactersHighs Chool Book:Not Your Sidekick Source: Not Your Sidekick
“What's the best way to say because it's too embarrassing to talk to a crush about sex and read an explicit thing they wrote while they're right there?” RomanceAffectionSexualityAttractionCrushTeen RomanceLgbtqia CharactersBisexual CharactersEnglish ClassErotic LiteratureCb LeeNot Your Sidekick Book:Not Your Sidekick Source: Not Your Sidekick
“Working for Master Mischief? This would be an act of sheer rebellion. Her parents would be livid if they ever found out. And it would be hilarious.” ParentsRebellionHilariousMischiefJessSidekickLivid Book:Not Your Sidekick Source: Not Your Sidekick
“It's old-school to write by hand, but Jess likes the way the words blossom under her fingertips [. . .] These scribblings and imaginings are for no one else.” Old SchoolFingertipsHandwritingCb LeeNot Your SidekickThat FeelingScribbling Book:Not Your Sidekick Source: Not Your Sidekick
“We can't just sit on our asses and not live our lives while we're trying to expose a corrupt government.” CorruptionCursingLgbtqia CharactersButtCb LeeNot Your SidekickFight The PowerAbby JonesBicurious Characters Book:Not Your Sidekick Source: Not Your Sidekick
“Maybe Jess was caught up with these ridiculous, impossible ideas because it meant she never had to try for something real.” TryingRealityRidiculousImpossible ThingsLgbtqia CharactersBisexual CharactersCb LeeNot Your SidekickJess TranAsian Characters Book:Not Your Sidekick Source: Not Your Sidekick
“She's given up trying to stand out.” Giving UpStanding OutShynessIntrovertedLgbtqia CharactersBisexual CharactersSuperhero FictionCb LeeNot Your SidekickJess TranAsian Characters Book:Not Your Sidekick Source: Not Your Sidekick
“She looks great in that skirt. Her butt is so cute.” CuteAdmirationTeen RomanceLgbtqia CharactersBisexual CharactersButtCb LeeNot Your SidekickSkirtJess TranAbby Jones Book:Not Your Sidekick Source: Not Your Sidekick