Ethan Cole has spent years trying to hide the tics that seize his body without warning. He’s perfected the art of invisibility at school, convinced that if he can just keep quiet, he’ll avoid the cruel jokes and stares. But when an unexpected friendship with the fearless, unapologetic Raya turns his world upside down, Ethan realizes that silence isn’t safety — it’s surrender.
As Ethan navigates the final year of middle school, he discovers the power of embracing his Tourette’s rather than hiding it. Together with Raya, he starts My Loud Story, an online movement inviting others to share their stories of neurodiversity. But standing up means risking everything — friendships, acceptance, even his own sense of control.
Through humiliating setbacks, moments of triumph, and the raw vulnerability of first crushes and fierce bullies, Ethan learns that his tics are not his enemy. They’re part of his truth — and that truth deserves to be heard.
The Truth behind the Twitch is a heartwarming, honest coming-of-age novel about difference, courage, and the messy beauty of finding your voice in a world that tells you to stay silent.
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