Impulse

Impulse 
By: Ellen Hopkins
Published: January 23, 2007
Pages: 666
Rating: 



Summary:

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 childhood, can only find peace through pills.

And Conner, outwardly, has the perfect life. But dig a little deeper and find a boy who is in constant battle with his parents, his life, himself.

In one instant each of these young people decided enough was enough. They grabbed the blade, the bottle, the gun -- and tried to end it all. Now they have a second chance, and just maybe, with each other's help, they can find their way to a better life -- but only if they're strong and can fight the demons that brought them here in the first place. Goodreads

Review:
   I put "Impulse" last on my list thinking I wouldn't like it. I have proved myself wrong. the swirl of emotions and the raw, bitter thoughts that travel thought these 3 characters minds are truly amazing. I kept thinking to myself I don't want it to end. I fell deep in love with this book, for it has took me on an amazing journey to somewhere I never expected to go. The pain that Connor, Tony and Vanessa all share is truly hard to imagine, that's the one thing that ties them together. What sets them apart is the difference in what pain they have.
   Connor wants to feel loved from his mom, the mom that never kissed him, the one who always compared him to his "Perfect" sister Cara. Connor feels that he will never impress his parents, that he will never be better than Cara. For this Connor pulled the trigger. Will he try again? Time will tell. 
   For Tony his secrets come out, deep dark over powering, mind blowing hidden secrets. Tony was neglected as a child, when he did what was "right" he spent most of his childhood years behind bars. For Tony being gay is what he thought he knew, being raped a 8, by Larry made him believe that. Is he really gay? you wonder, you will see. 
   Vanessa loves the control of where she can bleed, she loves the thrill. When her mom is Bipolar, and Daddy isn't around Vanessa sinks down to a hue of blue. She wants someone to care about someone to love and feel the warmth of their skin. When she loses that she cuts a little deep almost deep enough, but not quite. 
   These lives were saved, but will their minds be after they being brought to "Aspen Springs" ? one will never be home again,and that's why they did it, because they couldn't bare the thought of dealing with "home"

Identical

Identical 

By: Ellen Hopkins

Published: Aug. 26, 2008

Pages: 565

 Rating:

Summary: 

Do twins begin in the womb?
Or in a better place? Kaeleigh and Raeanne are identical down to the dimple. As daughters of a district-court judge father and a politician mother, they are an all-American family -- on the surface. Behind the facade each sister has her own dark secret, and that's where their differences begin. For Kaeleigh, she's the misplaced focus of Daddy's love, intended for a mother whose presence on the campaign trail means absence at home. All that Raeanne sees is Daddy playing a game of favorites -- and she is losing. If she has to lose, she will do it on her own terms, so she chooses drugs, alcohol, and sex. Secrets like the ones the twins are harboring are not meant to be kept -- from each other or anyone else. Pretty soon it's obvious that neither sister can handle it alone, and one sister must step up to save the other, but the question is -- who?- GR

Review:

"1 egg 1 sperm, but how many souls?"  Once I read the first couple of pages there wasn't any going back, only forward. Raeanne and Kaeleigh were brought into this world by monsters. Their Mother and Father are to blame, ever since this horrible car wreck their family was never the same. At first it seems that Raeanne is the bad one of the family, but no matter what she does it will never compare to what her mother and father did.  Kaeleigh was just a child, she was to young, but did that stop her father from doing things we all know is wrong , NO! He took advantage of his own daughter, used her. Kaeleigh just wanted to make her dad happy, that's what he told her, that she was making daddy happy. You see daddy plays a game of favorites, and Kaeleigh doesn't have to cheat to win. Kaeleigh is more like her mother and Raeanne is more like her father, I'm still trying to figure out who is worse. 

Bruises. That's what Kaeleigh showed her mom, bruises that daddy gave her. Kaeleigh tried to reach out to her mom, only to be shut down. Her mother turned the other cheek, she looked away and let a monster run wild. Its not her fault what her husband did, but it is her fault that he wasn't stopped right then and there. But stopping her husband would lead gossip and a smear of the Gardella name. 

Raeanne was always second in her fathers eyes, she was never good enough for him. All she wanted was his affection, the affection that he gave Kaeleigh. The problems she has wont go away, they follow her everywhere she goes. Not only does mom and dad know about the abuse but so does someone else. We all have secrets and problems but the ones theses two girls carry on their backs is to much for anyone to handle. Their lives with rip at the seems, but the question is who will be left standing and who will just fade away. 

The Tension Of Opposites.

"The Tension Of Opposites"

By: Kristina McBride 

2 long years ago Tessa lost her best friend Noelle. Tessa was the one who found her red bike, she was the one who knew deep down she was alive. Tessa never gave up on her. When Coop Noelle's brother tells her Noelle is alive Tessa is thrilled. But what Tessa doesn't understand is Noelle is lost and will never reappear, no Elle appears. Things between will never be normal, those two long years neither girl was really living, just kept breathing. When Elle arrives back home everyone wants to know every detail. Even Tessa, but can you blame her, your best friend was kidnapped and you want to know how? Tessa finds some answers but will never know everything and that 4 the best. Elle was kept in a basement for two years, she was stocked for who knows how long, long enough for Charlie to know everything about her. Her name, Where her house was, each family members name and age, he knew everything, he even knew about Tessa, But Noelle was"Special" he choose her. after everything that happened to Noelle/Elle she will never forget what he did to her, she wont forget his coffee breathe teeth, or the dinky smell of her "mattress". All Tessa wants is things to go back, but the clock wont rewind for anyone. Tessa takes Elle's life into her own hands, because the thought of losing her again would and will kill Tessa. Tessa meets Max a sweet guy who is totally into her, but with Tessa in full protect mode for Elle, will Max be let in to Tessa world? 

Ten Things We Did

"Ten Things We Did"
By:Sarah Mlynowski

Being a "good"girl isn't easy, so when the time comes to totaly rebel April jumps at the chance. Moving in with a close friend and no parents sounds amazing. Right? Well when Apirl's dad is in Ohio and her mother in France April gets to room with Violet and her mom (who is in Chicago). Having all the freedom she wants is hard to handle for Apirl, but somehow she manages. Apirls life might sound totaly amazing and i would trade anyday, but in the end her new life will have side effects. This was a well written book, about an amazing journey living almost Independant. I enjoyed the book, but it wasn't my favorite book. I give it a 7 out of 10. Hope you read it :) -Kayla
(Read in October)

Dead Is Not An Option

"Dead is Not An Option"

 By: Marlene Perez

Wow. If you enjoy a good mystery and a dash of romance, then this is perfect for you. I really am delighted that theses books are filled with mystery and excitement. Daisy is trying to solve a missing persons report as well as figure out who is behind her father's disappearance. While reading I, myself was trying to figure it out. Daisy is one lucky girl. not only does she have amazing powers, she also has the hottest and sweetest boyfriend ever. His name is Ryan, and yes there is something special about him to, he is a Were. Read it to find out why i love theses    books so much, and when your done you can thank me ;)  

13 Reasons Why

"13 reasons why"

By Jay Asher.

For Hannah life was to hard to bare, knowing she could end it  made her last day some how barable. After Hannah is gone, you find 13 tapes,and 13 reasons why. Hannah showed signs, signs all of them missed. She wanted someone to notice, someone to care, someone to tell her she was going to be fine, that they understood her and she didnt have to kill herself. Only it came to late. No one did, maybe it was they were to blind to see it or maybe because they didnt want to. You follow along Hannah's voice learn secrets you never expected to hear, you learn about the real Hannah. I really enjoyed this book, even though the ending wasn't what I wanted in the end. 9 out of 10 Stars

Elsewhere

"Elsewhere"


Being dead at 15, is something Liz never wanted, something she never expected. When being ran over by a cab on her way to the mall, she is hit by a cab and killed. The cab driver wasn't ever found. Liz ends up on a ship called the S.S Nile. At first everything to Liz is so unclear, but as time passes Liz figures it out. This book takes you on an adventure, it made me think what happens when we die? Is there a place like Elsewhere. In Elsewhere  you grow younger not older and once you are 7 days old you are on your way back to earth. Liz wants to return early, but that soon changes once Owen is in the picture. Will Liz find love in Elsewhere? When she never found it on Earth or Did she? maybe her last life maybe? Who knows... maybe just maybe you will

Secrets Of My Hollywood Life

"Secrets of My Hollywood Life"

As you can tell  i read all kinds of books, having said that this book actually wasn't all to bad, it had some romance and alot of drama. Books wouldn't be good without drama :). I normally dont go for books like this but my sister picked it put so i read it, Short but not to Short. i loved the way it ends and i would totally re-read it. My favorite thing in this book would be the details, so many details her clothes just sound plain amazing . <3 Kayla.

Glass

"Glass"

Glass is the sequel to "crank". Even though I loved crank, I love "glass" more, there is so much drama and action. There are highs and lows and up and downs but nothing will prepare you for this!!! KAYLA

All About my Blog

Now i know i have been writting Book Reviews but thats not all my blog is about it's about me to. The books i write about are books i want to read, i will however read books that you suggest to me here, just leave a comment. I want my blog to show me, "i know i'm far from perfect, but thats just me." My blog will also have Fashion Tips and Good Movies and anything anyone  wants to know about! So if there are any comments and Questions just email me or post it here THANKS kayla

Go Ask Alice

"Go Ask Alice"



i started reading "Go Ask Alice",and by the time i got to page 10 i couldn't put the book down. My fingers cramped from turning pages and my wrists hurt from holding up the book, but that didnt stop me from reading "Go ask Alice". Her words inspired me they took me places i thought i would never go before. This book is Truely inspiring to me and many others. If you haven't read "Go ask Alice" i would strongly recommed it to all readers 13 and above. I will never forget this book and i would totally read it again.!

<3 Kayla.