Fallout

Reader: Sabrina K
Age: 16
Title: Fallout
Author: Ellen Hopkins
Publisher: Simon & Shuster
Pub Date: October 14
Galley: Yes
Recommend: Yes
Convince us to read the book: Is there much more than to say than Ellen Hopkins wrote it? I think not! But honestly, since she has made herself into this great author you really have expectations that it will be a great book—and it does live up to these expectations.
Compelling Aspect of the Book: The most compelling aspect would be how Hopkins putting light yet again on young individuals that go through a great extent of turmoil pain. Still somehow after all this struggle they reach a point of growth and learn from all these horrible incidences. I loved how all these characters have a similar, yet different situations due to Meth and that they don't get together till the "end" end of the book. It made more sense and really put light on their relationship with each other, their mother, and what Meth has done personally for them.
Comments: I think Ellen Hopkins needs to expand on the characters that she chooses. It was great to read another one of her books, but it feels like the characters are getting a bit repetitive.
Cover: The cover is not original, but I'm not going to complain since it is an Ellen Hopkins book and all her books are like this.
Age Range: 16-18 and up
Quality: 5Q Hard to imagine a better book
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal