A review by butterfliesonmybookshelf
Tricks by Ellen Hopkins

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I simultaneously wanted to stop reading this but also couldn't stop.
Please look at trigger warnings before reading.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol

Moderate: Body shaming, Confinement, Cursing, Gun violence, and Transphobia

Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail