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amymichhelle's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
lexsven's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I bought this book probably in around 2014 or 2015 and hadn't read it yet. I'm sure I picked it up and put it down at least once. I didn't like it. All three characters were having a rough go of it and while normally I wouldn't mind that, in this book it just felt relentless. It was also very graphic and I felt weird about reading about minors partaking in these actions. While I do think it is important to tell the types of stories that are presented in this book I want them told differently. This book is getting a star because I think the format is interesting and I liked the poem on the last page.
missb2063's review against another edition
5.0
Wow.....This was such an awesome read......It was slow at the start and took me some time to pick it back up, but once I got deeper in, I couldn't put it down. I had the same thing happen when I read Triangles (the parent's story) Tilt follows Mikayla, Shane, and Harley and I really liked seeing the same story played out from a teens point of view. There were some really deep subjects and I think Ellen captured them appropriately and realistically. I really felt for these characters throughout. I also really liked that there were side thoughts of the other teens throughout the story. That brought better insight into what others were feeling. However, I am not going to lie, I was really left wondering what was going to happen next. I felt Triangles really summed up each of those characters at the end and Tilt just left me with so many more questions. I will not list them here because I don't want any spoilers, but I was a bit disappointed and hope there may be more to come. Wishful thinking, maybe, but I would be happy!
taygivs's review against another edition
2.0
I finished reading Triangles the day before and picked up Tilt because I thought it was a sequel. WRONG. The two star rating may be slightly jaded due to my own disappointment. If you read Triangles, there is absolutely no reason to read Tilt as it is the exact same story told from the children's' point of view. Ordinarily this would not be a bad thing as a story can be told from a different perspective and have a completely different meaning. That is not the case here as entire pages of dialogue are exactly the same as in Triangles. I picture a mother and daughter reading these two books together, side by side. The mother with the erotic Triangles and daughter with the tam version, Tilt. Overall, the writing was beautiful in typical Hopkins style and the story was compelling.
bwreads's review against another edition
4.0
You know why I like Ellen Hopkins's books? Because she writes about real teenagers, who drink and do drugs and have sex and hate their parents and love their parents and bully people or are bullied by people and are COMPLETELY NORMAL AND REAL. Not chaste beings who have inhabited the planet for 15 - 17 years without sullying themselves and wno are ever so surprised at the difficulties that come along their paths.
So in this book (which is written in poetry just like her others), there are three main characters: Mikayla, who gets pregnant and has to decide what to do about it; Shane, who has a sister coming to the end of a terminal illness and discovers that his new boyfriend has HIV and has to learn to live with death; and Harley, who is only thirteen and wants so desperately for a boy to fall in love with that she is taken advantage of.
The stories were real, the characters were well developed, the language was concise and beautiful...the heartstrings got a good tug more than once.
There were a couple of times I thought it got a tiny bit preachy, so that the characters' characters were stretched a little too thin and it sounded like the author talking, but it wasn't too bad the two or three times that it happened. It wasn't at all like Ellen Hopkins got up on a platform and started soapboxing her way into my brain with her message. Just, it was a little too obvious the conclusions that teens reading this book would reach, and what they would take away, and I thought it didn't leave much room for actual thought. Maybe the reason I'm so forgiving is because I agree with her: these are important messages for teens to hear. I sound like I'm waffling here, but it's because I'm not sure how to say it. I guess I'll jump up on my platform and do a little soapboxing of my own.
So here goes:
I guess I'll say that it seems obvious that Ms. Hopkins wants teenagers to be against abortion, even when it's difficult, and while I'm against abortion, I'm not sure if it's right to make it the "wrong" choice when it is a PERSONAL choice. I think lots of girls are pressured into abortions they don't want. Lots of other girls are pressured to go ahead and have babies they don't want. I feel like it's wrong to force one or the other. I believe education should be the answer. "Here are your choices. This is one path. This is the other path. Perhaps there's even a third or fourth path. Now you get to choose whichever one is right for you, and you have to live with it for the rest of your life, so please learn as much as you can about each one so that you can make the best and most informed decision."
Most books aren't written that way, though. They want to give you a side. And I liked the way Ellen Hopkins presented this side, and I loved her characters and the way they changed and grew through the stories, and the ways they were connected to each other and to other people. It was an excellent book, and I plan to recommend it to lots of teens and to all the adults I know who like to read YA and maybe to adults who don't realize yet how great YA novels are. And to all you good people on goodreads who need a new book to read. Read this one!
So in this book (which is written in poetry just like her others), there are three main characters: Mikayla, who gets pregnant and has to decide what to do about it; Shane, who has a sister coming to the end of a terminal illness and discovers that his new boyfriend has HIV and has to learn to live with death; and Harley, who is only thirteen and wants so desperately for a boy to fall in love with that she is taken advantage of.
The stories were real, the characters were well developed, the language was concise and beautiful...the heartstrings got a good tug more than once.
There were a couple of times I thought it got a tiny bit preachy, so that the characters' characters were stretched a little too thin and it sounded like the author talking, but it wasn't too bad the two or three times that it happened. It wasn't at all like Ellen Hopkins got up on a platform and started soapboxing her way into my brain with her message. Just, it was a little too obvious the conclusions that teens reading this book would reach, and what they would take away, and I thought it didn't leave much room for actual thought. Maybe the reason I'm so forgiving is because I agree with her: these are important messages for teens to hear. I sound like I'm waffling here, but it's because I'm not sure how to say it. I guess I'll jump up on my platform and do a little soapboxing of my own.
So here goes:
I guess I'll say that it seems obvious that Ms. Hopkins wants teenagers to be against abortion, even when it's difficult, and while I'm against abortion, I'm not sure if it's right to make it the "wrong" choice when it is a PERSONAL choice. I think lots of girls are pressured into abortions they don't want. Lots of other girls are pressured to go ahead and have babies they don't want. I feel like it's wrong to force one or the other. I believe education should be the answer. "Here are your choices. This is one path. This is the other path. Perhaps there's even a third or fourth path. Now you get to choose whichever one is right for you, and you have to live with it for the rest of your life, so please learn as much as you can about each one so that you can make the best and most informed decision."
Most books aren't written that way, though. They want to give you a side. And I liked the way Ellen Hopkins presented this side, and I loved her characters and the way they changed and grew through the stories, and the ways they were connected to each other and to other people. It was an excellent book, and I plan to recommend it to lots of teens and to all the adults I know who like to read YA and maybe to adults who don't realize yet how great YA novels are. And to all you good people on goodreads who need a new book to read. Read this one!
jhahn's review against another edition
3.0
It was a little difficult for me to keep track of who everyone was and the relationships because of the number of voices spoken. It was a pretty quick read but I felt like the ending didn't tie enough loose ends.
ngolubski's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jbouyea23's review against another edition
3.0
Really shows how kids can feel the brunt of what is going on with their parents.
calicokaels's review against another edition
4.0
Mikayla believes she has found the love her parents seem to have lost, but questions it all when making difficult decisions because of an unexpected situation.
Shane has decided he cannot lie anymore, and decides to come out. Can he stay in control while experiencing his first love and dealing with a devastating loss?
Harley, once considered a good girl, wants to change her image, and finds herself going to self destructing extremes to get herself there.
As with every Ellen Hopkins book I have read so far, I was hooked from the very beginning. Her writing style has always appealed to me. The topics in this book are real - and there is no sugar coating. I loved how is three separate stories that you piece together (who knows who & how). I felt the characters stories were not complete; it gave you hints as to how things might have gone, but doesn't really resolve the issues. In a way I kind of like that though, it only adds to the "real" feeling of the story. In other words, in real life we don't anyways get to completely resolve issues like we want.
Shane has decided he cannot lie anymore, and decides to come out. Can he stay in control while experiencing his first love and dealing with a devastating loss?
Harley, once considered a good girl, wants to change her image, and finds herself going to self destructing extremes to get herself there.
As with every Ellen Hopkins book I have read so far, I was hooked from the very beginning. Her writing style has always appealed to me. The topics in this book are real - and there is no sugar coating. I loved how is three separate stories that you piece together (who knows who & how). I felt the characters stories were not complete; it gave you hints as to how things might have gone, but doesn't really resolve the issues. In a way I kind of like that though, it only adds to the "real" feeling of the story. In other words, in real life we don't anyways get to completely resolve issues like we want.
ashlylynne's review against another edition
5.0
In this story, Hopkins focusses on 3 teens from 3 very different families, but, of course they all intertwine in some way. Mikayla is almost 18 and is completely in love with her boyfriend, but, as she discovers something she never expected would happen, she finds herself faced with the true nature of Dylan and is forced to make an impossible decision. Shane is (turns) sixteen and is ignored by his parents because his little sister Shelby is incurably, deathly ill. He is dating Alex, who is HIV positive, but also the best thing to ever happen to him. Will he finally find some solace in his life or is he already on a downward spiral? Harley is 14. She lives with her mom, but wants to spend more time around her dad now that he met someone new who has a 16-year-old son Harley is swooning over. But, what happens when she gets mixed up with him? Is it what she as expecting, or does she get mixed up in something much, much worse?
Wow, okay that was a long description…because so much is happening in this book OMG. I’m always floored by how much Hopkins can actually fit into her books, especially since she writes in (a completely unique style) prose-poetry. You’d think this would take aways from her stories, but it really just adds so much more.
I haven’t read all of Hopkins’ work, but I’m doing my best to get my hands on it. She always does such a phenomenal job. I loved everything about this book. It’s moving; it’s real; it’s heartbreaking; it’s well-written; it’s evoking; it’s wonderful. Hopkins does a fantastic job of encompassing what it’s like to be a young adult and is able to make anyone feel (and maybe even remember) exactly how it feels to be on the verge of adulthood.
I loved all these characters, and really felt for them. They were multi-dimensional and unique from each other. Hopkins captures the idea that everyone’s life and battles are exclusively their own. They are all different, and they are all valid. The realistic characters make this book even easier to compulsively read. This book is so easy to devour right up.
There’s not really too much else to say about this book besides if you haven’t read it yet, read it as soon as the opportunity presents itself, especially if you like YA Realistic Fiction. I will be continuing on my journey of getting through as many Ellen Hopkins novels as I can when I come across them.
Hopkins wrote an adult companion book to this novel. I didn’t like it as much as her YA work (coming in at a 2.5/5 star rating from me), but it’s still worth the read. It’s interesting and gives you a look into what the adults in this book are going through. See my review here.
Review originally published on my Wordpress blog Dreaming Through Literature.
Wow, okay that was a long description…because so much is happening in this book OMG. I’m always floored by how much Hopkins can actually fit into her books, especially since she writes in (a completely unique style) prose-poetry. You’d think this would take aways from her stories, but it really just adds so much more.
I haven’t read all of Hopkins’ work, but I’m doing my best to get my hands on it. She always does such a phenomenal job. I loved everything about this book. It’s moving; it’s real; it’s heartbreaking; it’s well-written; it’s evoking; it’s wonderful. Hopkins does a fantastic job of encompassing what it’s like to be a young adult and is able to make anyone feel (and maybe even remember) exactly how it feels to be on the verge of adulthood.
I loved all these characters, and really felt for them. They were multi-dimensional and unique from each other. Hopkins captures the idea that everyone’s life and battles are exclusively their own. They are all different, and they are all valid. The realistic characters make this book even easier to compulsively read. This book is so easy to devour right up.
There’s not really too much else to say about this book besides if you haven’t read it yet, read it as soon as the opportunity presents itself, especially if you like YA Realistic Fiction. I will be continuing on my journey of getting through as many Ellen Hopkins novels as I can when I come across them.
Hopkins wrote an adult companion book to this novel. I didn’t like it as much as her YA work (coming in at a 2.5/5 star rating from me), but it’s still worth the read. It’s interesting and gives you a look into what the adults in this book are going through. See my review here.
Review originally published on my Wordpress blog Dreaming Through Literature.