US EditionJennette McCurdy Announces Debut Novel Half His Age Set for January 2026 Release
Jennette McCurdy's first fiction novel examines themes of desire, power, and self-discovery through a story about a teenage girl and her teacher, following her memoir's success with 3 million copies sold.
- Jennette McCurdy, bestselling author and former actress, announced her debut novel Half His Age set for January 20, 2026 release by Ballantine Books.
- The novel centers on Waldo, a seventeen-year-old who becomes involved in a clandestine relationship with her teacher, a storyline that has generated significant controversy and discussion online.
- The book offers a darkly comedic and deeply moving portrayal of themes such as power, desire, loneliness, class, consumerism, and the journey of self-discovery, all woven through the intricate narrative of Waldo's character.
- Fans criticized the storyline as unsettling and accused it of glamorizing grooming, whereas McCurdy described working on Half His Age as the most rewarding creative endeavor of her career.
- The controversy highlights tensions about McCurdy's creative direction following her successful 2022 memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died, which is also being adapted for Apple TV+ starring Jennifer Aniston.
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