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puella_ignotum's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
taylormorgantm's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
c100's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Rape
logdog42's review against another edition
1.0
DNF. When i read them i thought the first two books in this series were phenomenal.
But in this one, the way she writes about "Hunter", as such a crude (and frankly sexual) character, when he is a fictional future she created of her grandson/son, makes me feel icky and I could not finish it with that perspective in mind.
But in this one, the way she writes about "Hunter", as such a crude (and frankly sexual) character, when he is a fictional future she created of her grandson/son, makes me feel icky and I could not finish it with that perspective in mind.
bluecatreads's review against another edition
3.0
Light spoilers, but I am not incredibly specific.
More of the same by Ellen Hopkins. I liked the concept, the book following Kristina's children rather than covering all her bumps in the road again, but it was hard to distinguish the two daughters, Dawn and Summer, apart from each other, and although the plot line had many dramatic twists and turns, I could not help feeling bored in certain parts.
My favorite part would have to be the description of what it is like to be in foster care.
My least favorite part would have to be Hunter's relationship with his girlfriend. "She loves me, I'm happy, she doesn't love me, I'm sad. She loves me again! I'm happ-- shit, she hates me, I'll spend the rest of the book grovelling for her affection again."
If you like the series, you may enjoy this book. It was interesting to read about the lives of Kristina's children after devouring Crank and Glass.
More of the same by Ellen Hopkins. I liked the concept, the book following Kristina's children rather than covering all her bumps in the road again, but it was hard to distinguish the two daughters, Dawn and Summer, apart from each other, and although the plot line had many dramatic twists and turns, I could not help feeling bored in certain parts.
My favorite part would have to be the description of what it is like to be in foster care.
My least favorite part would have to be Hunter's relationship with his girlfriend. "She loves me, I'm happy, she doesn't love me, I'm sad. She loves me again! I'm happ-- shit, she hates me, I'll spend the rest of the book grovelling for her affection again."
If you like the series, you may enjoy this book. It was interesting to read about the lives of Kristina's children after devouring Crank and Glass.
ksmar10's review against another edition
4.0
It wasn’t the same story I was expecting from the first two novels. However, I do think it’s interesting to see the “fallout” reaction in her children’s lives; all of these different stories could actually happen. This would’ve been five stars had it been said what happened with Autumn and her “news”. Did Bryce forgive her? Was Bryce there for her? Did Bryce even speak to her again? I feel like Ellen Hopkins gave Autumn something to set her apart from the other siblings and then it was forgotten in the chaos of things once everyone was reunited. We’ll never know for sure I guess.
Obviously I’m not crazy about open endings.
Obviously I’m not crazy about open endings.
stacyrenee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
YA
Realistic Fiction
Written in verse
End of the trilogy!
Wraps up Crank and Glass with a few new povs, this time from three of the children who were abandoned by Kristina/Bree. Hunter lives with his maternal grandmother, Autumn lives with her paternal grandfather, and Summer has been in the system, passed around from foster home to foster home.
This series is loosely based on the author's own addicted child and this third book seems to highlight how Kristina/Bree's addiction affected her children even though she wasn't really even in their lives.
These are all a WILD ride filled with drugs, alcohol, SA, rape, child abuse and abandonment, and more.
Realistic Fiction
Written in verse
End of the trilogy!
Wraps up Crank and Glass with a few new povs, this time from three of the children who were abandoned by Kristina/Bree. Hunter lives with his maternal grandmother, Autumn lives with her paternal grandfather, and Summer has been in the system, passed around from foster home to foster home.
This series is loosely based on the author's own addicted child and this third book seems to highlight how Kristina/Bree's addiction affected her children even though she wasn't really even in their lives.
These are all a WILD ride filled with drugs, alcohol, SA, rape, child abuse and abandonment, and more.
michellet85's review against another edition
4.0
It has been a little while since I read the first two books, but although I did really like this book, I felt like I didn’t like it as much as the other two. Maybe it’s just been so long since I visited Kristina. But, this still was an excellent book. I like they we are getting to see what life is like for her children. Addiction does not just affect the addict, it affects everyone in their lives. I do hope that her real children are doing well. I love Ellen’s writing and I love how she is not afraid to write about real issues that young people have. I think her books bring up great talking points and it is a shame that she makes the banned book list. But then, banned books are the best books!