Impulse

Ellen Hopkins

May 2008 · Simon and Schuster

About this eBook

From a New York Times–bestselling author, “a fast, jagged, hypnotic read” about three teens who meet at a mental hospital after each attempts suicide (Kirkus Reviews).

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.

“Fans of the verse format will devour this hefty problem novel.” —School Library Journal

Ratings and reviews

When I downloaded this book something went wrong. The ending chapters are all messed up. The chapter titles are all messed up and the last few pages of the story are missing completely. I know this because I have the physical book and it doesn't end the same way with my download. I'm really disappointed.

This is one of my absolute favorite books, and Ellen Hopkins is by far my favorite author. I love the poetic form of her writing, her deep insights into the thoughts and feelings of her characters, and the serious/relevant issues she confronts in every book she writes. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has wondered to themselves, "Why would anyone commit suicide?" - this book provides three well-written answers to that question.

the characters are unique. you see it from all different perpectives. its a book that helps you relize that second chances exsist in life. it gives you hope for a better tomorow and that you today will become a better you as well. it show how life has love, second chances, new beginings, endings and reasons behind it all.

About the author

Ellen Hopkins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous young adult novels, as well as the adult novels such as Triangles, Collateral, and Love Lies Beneath. She lives with her family in Carson City, Nevada, where she has founded Ventana Sierra, a nonprofit youth housing and resource initiative. Follow her on Twitter at @EllenHopkinsLit.