“The things they say! A truck driver would blush. I would never talk that way to Trevor he walks on water. I want him to think I do too. For a while, he did, or at least he pretended to. I did things with Trevor I wouldn't dare to confess to anyone—things I didn't know anyone did. But he wanted me to, so I did. That's what you do when you love someone, right?”
This book delves into the complexities of human behavior, focusing on the moments when individuals are driven by powerful, often uncontrollable impulses. The narrative examines the consequences of these actions and the internal struggles that arise from the clash between desire and reason. more
Ellen Hopkins is an American novelist known for her poetry-in-prose novels. Her works often tackle issues affecting teenagers, such as drug abuse, domestic violence, and self-harm. Hopkins' writing style is distinctive, appreciated for its direct and candid narrative. more
“I’m not weeping, I’m not complaining, Happiness is not for me.”