Name: Smoke
Rating: 4.051282051282051 (39 reviews)
ISBN: 9781416983286

Ellen Hopkins

After the death of her abusive father and loss of her beloved Ethan and their unborn child, Pattyn runs away, desperately seeking peace, as her younger sister, a sophomore in high school, also tries to put the pieces of her life back together.

Smoke

liz mcclaran

*Sitting in the coffee shop casually wiping away tears*

I can’t even.
In this Ellen Hopkins re-read, I’ve discovered Burned and Smoke are absolutely my favorites of all her works. And I love them all. But god, there’s just something about this pair. 
I read Burned years ago, not terribly long after it’s release, but I was in a several year reading slump then & truly didn’t give it a lot of thought. When Smoke came out a few years later I wanted to read it but just never got around to it until now...
(view spoiler)[And am I ever glad that I did. These books are stunning, raw & heartbreaking. With so many tough & important issues discussed. My love for Pattyn only grew in Smoke and my hope to see her find some happiness again. Her ending was truly exactly what I hoped for her. And honestly, I loved that it was a realistic ending to her story. Not perfection. But newfound happiness going forward, while holding in her heart the happiness that had been. Walking through grief and healing, one step at a time.
I loved getting to know Jackie and see her growth and discovery. So many layers and darkness and to watch her bloom in spite of it all was beautiful.
The end of this book warmed my heart. 10/5 stars. ♡  (hide spoiler)]

Alyssa Wilson

I thought I was apple … on the run , but alone throughout my days .. but maybe .. through the lies I can find myself .

This book speaks volumes . Page by pages her struggles speak to me and you  wonder if her struggles get any better .   

Aly Valenz

I thought I was apple … on the run , but alone throughout my days .. but maybe .. through the lies I can find myself .

This book speaks volumes . Page by pages her struggles speak to me and you  wonder if her struggles get any better .   

Gretchen Gomez

Wow, what an amazing book!!!

Ellen Hopkins never ever fails!!!!, she's just amazing.

Pattyn and Jackie are so strong.

Before reading Smoke, please read Burned. This sequel was everything that we've been waiting for 7 years now.
Such a heart wrenching story.

Smoke

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