Impulse (2007) by Ellen Hopkins

Impulse is a poignant novel that explores the lives of three teenagers who find themselves in a psychiatric hospital after attempting suicide. Through their intertwined stories, the book delves into themes of mental illness, personal struggles, and the quest for hope and healing.
Rating: 3.4
Genres Young Adult, Fiction, Poetry
Original language: en
Stars
Vanessa
Tony
Conner
Creators
Ellen Hopkins (author)
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