Ellen Hopkins does it again. This is a great companion to Impulse and a brutal look at the lengths people will go to for love and approval. 
 The story touches on body image (steroid use and eating disorders), drug and alcohol abuse, family expectations, sexuality, and the heights and pitfalls of love. It doesn't shy away from the gritty parts, typically for this author. I was surprised that I felt a little sorry for Sean, who I initially couldn't stand, and I had hoped for a slightly better ending for Kendra, whose story made me feel sick for so many reasons. But as with Hopkins' other novels, this is an important story that will surely resonate with many people who have dealt with these things (young adult and regular adult alike).