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My Rating: 4 stars

Warning: Rated PG-13

Identical was a pretty good book with a weird and confusing ending. This book is about two twins who live with their abusive father. Their mother is never home, and they never speak to any of their other family members. As Kaeleigh and Raeanne struggle to figure out what went wrong with their family, they cope in different, yet identical ways. The unexpected ending to these twins’ story is mind boggling.

My Rating: 3 stars

Warning: Rated PG-13

In my opinion, Tricks wasn’t one of Ellen Hopkins’ best books. It was about five people, and what they do to survive in the worst situations of their lives. All five of them, Eden, Seth, Whitney, Ginger, and Cory live their lives differently, but somehow fall into a similar situation. Having five main characters, and each of their stories different, is definitely a challenge, and I give Hopkins credit for that. But, for me, it was pretty confusing, and by the time I finished reading all five little sections, I forgot what happened to the first person.

My Rating: 5 stars

Warning: Rated PG-13

**Spoiler Alert! If you haven’t read Crank, don’t read!**

Glass is the well-written sequel to Crank, the continuation of Kristina/Bree’s story. Kristina finally gets off drugs and for a good reason. Her son. She wishes to be like a real mother, loving and caring for her child. But the monster is still calling. And it won’t leave her alone. Kristina ditches her family and son for glass and a guy who she claims she is in love with. Drugs are in her life again. She is her alter ego “Bree” again and starts doing unimaginable things. By the end of the story, Kristina (or is it Bree now?) gets what she really deserves. The third book to Kristina’s story may be coming out sometime in 2010.

My Rating: 5 stars

Warning: Rated PG-13

Crank is the first book I read by Ellen Hopkins. At first, I thought it was absolutely strange. But as I continued reading, I got addicted. It is written in a poem format, about a girl who meets a guy and gets pulled in by “the monster”­– crank. Drugs. Kristina realizes that she’s addicted, and doesn’t care. Drugs may make her life easier, but they also make her life crazier. She starts acting like her alter ego: “Bree”. In the end, Kristina has to face the facts. Crank is taking over her life.

My Rating: 5 stars

Warning: Rated PG-13

Impulse is definitely my favorite book by Ellen Hopkins. This book isn’t on the brightest of topics. It is about three teenagers – Connor, Vanessa, and Tony – who tried to commit suicide. All three of them are moved to a home for counseling and therapy. They all become friends, with only one thing in common – wanting to leave this world. At the home, they try to solve their problems; they discover who they really are and what matters to them in life. The ending is really unexpected, but outstanding at the same time.

Hey there! My name is Bri. I’m eighteen and a senior in high school. I’m copy editor for my school newspaper and an aspiring author/journalist.
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