Impulse (Impulse #1)

Reader reviewed by 18399

The book Impulse by Ellen Hopkins is a very discriptive book. I would recommend it for teens because of what it is about. 

Reader reviewed by courtney

This was my second favirote of the ellen hopkins books. i love how it was three different people struggling to live. how they connected to one another and help save each other almost. i love how it was so sad. but you couldnt put it down till you figured out what happened. i would redommend this book to anyone who is going threw a rough time it makes u realize there are things to live for.

Reader reviewed by Samantha Watt

This book was so amazing, the detail, even thought at first i didn't like the way it was written it made it better that way.

Conner was my fav, I liked Tony tell he got all lovey dovy with Vannessa, same goes with Vanessa.

I still think that Conner and Vannessa should have gotten together. Tony didn't need much saving, Conner needed it.

Though at the end, it didn't clearly say that Conner was dead, it just said that they THOUGHT he was dead. They hadn't taken him to the hospital yet.

Besides the ending i loved it!

Reader reviewed by Bookluver-Carol

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.
This was a raw, thrilling book. I couldn't put it down. I tried to put it down because it was late and I needed to get up early the next day but I couldn't. I was drawn into the story. The book deals with issues that many teens may have. This is the first book I've read by Ellen Hopkins and it certainly won't be the last. I haven't read a lot of books written in free verse but this book was great. All three characters were connected and the book was so well-written you just couldn't help and care for these characters and wish them well. *Minor Spoiler* I didn't really like the ending because of what happens to one character but I'm glad the other two stayed together. *End of minor spoiler* I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to read an issue book.

Reader reviewed by Megan

When you try to kill yourself, they send you to one place: Aspen Springs. There, three teens, alike in so many ways but yet different, find themselves. Vanessa, a cutter, Tony, who takes pills, and Connor, who turned to the gun, all start off at the lowest level. But, as they gradually increase levels, they begin to open up to each other. Impulse will definitely open your eyes.

Reader reviewed by bria

This is the third book by ellen hopkins.It's about three kids who after trying to kill themselfs, go to rehab and meet eachother. Vanessa likes blood and cuts herself to releive herself of thoughts of her past. Conner, had an ephare and when she broke it off, he tried to put a bullet through himself. And Tony, who thinks that he is sure of himself but as the story progresses. tony's thoughts get more and more confused as he tries to figure himself out. This book is amazing, it broke my heart and i wish that there would be a sequel to this great story.