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Impulse
 

Impulse

by Ellen Hopkins

Sometimes you don't wake up. But if you happen to, you know things will never be the same.

Three lives, three different paths to the same destination: Aspen Springs, a psychiatric hospital for those who have attempted the ultimate act -- suicide.

Vanessa is beautiful and smart, but her secrets keep her answering the call of the blade.

Tony, after suffering a painful... (read more)

Top tags: suicide,  teen,  ya,  body image,  mental illness (all tags)

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atwomb
  • Rated 4 stars

“Connor Tony and Vanessa three teens with nothing in common except attempted suicide. They meet each other at Aspen Springs a treatment facility in Reno. Where they have to come face to face with the deep rooted issues that forced them to point the gun, swallow the pills, and dig the blade a little deeper.”

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  • Sandy

    sandy said:

    “My favorite character was Vanessa. This book was very good, and very well written. I felt sorry for the 3 kids. The ending was sad. Connor was doing so well it seemed, yet he jumped anyway. I loved the emotions between Tony and Connor, and Tony and Vanessa. I want to read this book again just thinking about it. I finished this book in 3 days.”

    posted Thursday, June 19 2008
  • Jennifer S

    jennifer s said:

    “ment to say..the book "CRANK"”

    posted Tuesday, May 27 2008
  • Jennifer s

    jennifer s said:

    “I love this book!”

    posted Tuesday, May 27 2008
  • Bianca K

    bianca k said:

    “Impulse is an intriguing, emotional book, which is why I love it! A lot of people can relate to Vanessa, Tony, and Connor. Even I can, which makes me love this book even more. The ending was heart-breaking. The first time I read this book, I felt like I was jumping off the cliff too. I can't wait for IDENTICAL to come out.”

    posted Friday, May 9 2008
  • SATIN A

    satin a said:

    “the ending didn't really surprise me i was kinda expecting it to happen like that i love this book sooo much ellen hopkins is my favorite author ever!!”

    posted Friday, May 9 2008
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