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Everyone has something, someone, somewhere else that they’d rather be. For four high-school seniors, their goals of perfection are just as different as the paths they take to get there. Cara’s parents’ unrealistic expectations have already sent her twin brother Conner spiraling toward... read more

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  • Conner: Cara's brother who tried to commit suicide, but ended up in a institution.
  • Cara: Trying to live up to her parents expectations all the time, while trying to figure which sex she is attracted to the most.
  • Sean: An all star baseball player trying to get a scholarship. He will do anything for Cara just as long as she is by his side.
  • Kendra: A wanna-be model who will do anything to become a runway model, even stooping as low as sex to get it.
  • Andre: A dancer at heart trying to live his parents dreams. In love with Kendra's sister Jenna.
  • Jenna: Alchoholic sister of Kendra and Andres girlfriend.
  • Dani: Lesbian, Cara's lover
  • Aubree: Friend of Cara and Kendra through cheer
  • Tony: A friend of Conner's
  • Vanessa: Conner's lover and friend.
  • Xavier: Kendra's Agent
  • Shantell: A friend of Cara and Kendras.
  • Liana: Andres dance instructor.
  • Shiloh: soon to be Step-mom of Kendra and Jenna
  • Patrick: Step-dad of Kendra and Jenna
  • Bobby Duvall: Kind of an annoyance, and well known to be one
  • Reno: Father.
  • Jeff: Friend.
  • Dr. Kane: Plastic surgeon.
  • Mo: Friend.
  • Cheryl: Friend.
  • Mrs. Sanders: Mother.
  • Wade: Friend.
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Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 2 in Impulse. (standard series)

Preceded by Impulse.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Ellen Hopkins (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: September 13, 2011
ISBN: 978-1416983248
Page Count: 640

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

There is a lot of sexual content that may not be appropriate for younger readers.

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