At her Bat Mitzvah, 13-year-old Ivy encounters Celeste, the wayward and enigmatic friend of her older cousin, sparking a first crush that propels her into a whirlwind of self-discovery. Their connection deepens as Celeste becomes Ivy's tutor, uncovering a delicate secret that Ivy swears to keep. Ivy becomes entranced by Celeste and her hidden turmoil, leading to a rift with her best friend, Jemma, and escalating tensions with her single mother, Sheila. When Ivy unintentionally reveals Celeste's pregnancy, she faces the heartbreak of unrequited love and the realization that her feelings are unreciprocated. As Celeste decides to terminate the pregnancy, Ivy grapples with the complexities of growing up, emerging with newfound wisdom and a bittersweet understanding of the fleeting nature of adolescence.

GIRL CRUSH explores the electric, life-altering power of a CRUSH—the ecstatic, agonizing, and unforgettable experience that catalyzes deep self discovery. This is a story about the longing and desire that shapes us all, and the pains of growing up—at any age. A story that captures the mythic intensity of the teenage years and the enduring moral ambiguity we carry over the course of life as we search for human connection. GIRL CRUSH is a coming-of-age story that stands apart not just for its exaltation of queerness and unapologetic exploration of abortion, but for its nuanced portrayal of messy but loveable people who push back on the restrictions life has presented them. Subversive and wholesome all at once, GIRL CRUSH looks at the transition from girlhood to womanhood through a totally fresh lens.