In 2022, Impulse, along with four of Hopkins's other novels, was listed among 52 books banned by the Alpine School District following the implementation of Utah law H.B. Impulse has been challenged due to its sexual content, along with Hopkin's other books. readers will find themselves invested' TeenReads and Kirkus Reviews also gave the book a positive review, with Kirkus calling the book 'A fast, jagged, hypnotic read.' Reviews for Impulse have been mostly positive, with Publishers Weekly saying that while parts of the book have 'an almost unbelievable amount of grittiness. Eventually, unable to live with her hurt of her now hospitalized mother she tries to make the final cut. When her Mother starts going crazy and talking to her 'angel', Vanessa's only comfort is to put the blade to her wrist. Her father is overseas, her mother does anything to stop the hurt, and on top of it all Vanessa has to worry about watching after her little brother. Vanessa O'Reilly: Vanessa grew up in a broken family. The only person that Tony could trust was his friend and mentor, Phillip, but when Phillip died, Tony's only choice was to swallow the pills. Tony was sexually abused by one of his mother's boyfriends, and ended up killing the boyfriend. They leave their son all alone to deal with the hardships of life. His father abandoned him, while his mother hooks up with anybody. Tony Ceccarelli: Tony grew up in the streets mainly. However, when his parents try to force him to live up to their impossible standards, Conner's only choice is to pull the trigger. Conner finds himself to want what he can not have, like older women. His sister has achieved that status in the eyes of Conner's parents. He and his twin sister, Cara Sykes, (found in Hopkins' book, Perfect) are supposed to be perfect. His family seems like the poster family for the magazines. He's handsome, has amazing grades, and is amazing at sports.

Characters Ĭonner Sykes: Conner is the perfect boy. Now they are given a second chance at a better life - but only if they help one another, and if they find the strength to let go of their inner demons. These are three lives that would have been cut short if not for the hasty intervention by loved ones.

And Conner seems to have the perfect life on the outside, but his inward battle with his parents, his peers, and himself give him one last choice - to pull the trigger. Vanessa has a secret that keeps her coming back to the blade. Tony's painful childhood memories can be quelled only through pills. ( November 2020) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) You can provide one by editing this article. This article needs an improved plot summary.

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