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Reader reviewed by erica

Crank, by Ellen Hopkins, is not only a phenomenal book, but it is incredibly moving and dramatic. Kristina/Bree's experiences with drugs and being around people she never would have before is an intense storyline, and the author's style really reaches out to the reader and makes them feel apart of Kristina's life.

As soon as Kristina meets Adam her inner risk-taking side breaks through, and she is known from then on to people she meets as 'Bree', and Bree is the polar opposite of Kristina. Kristina was an average girl with an average life, who played by the rules, was a little shy, and certainly not one to take deadly chances. Bree is the firey side of Kristina that is very spontaneous and just about goes searching for danger, never thinking twice about decisions.

Some may deny that Kristina's experiences are common among teens today, but the same choices she makes appear in many, many incidences for girls like her at all times. It may not prevent someone from experimenting with crank, but it definately tells you a lot about the effects it has on the person themselves, as well as their friends and family, and the gripping addiction that can occur from its use.

From the first line Kristina snorts to her ending up pregnant and addicted to "The Monster", you will not be able to put this book down.