Ellen HopkinsPoetry · Young Adult·b. 1955
Burned
Synopsis
This novel tells the story of a young woman grappling with severe abuse from her father. Sent to live with an aunt she barely knows in rural Nevada, she begins to find love and understanding. However, she must also confront the difficult truths about her family and herself, even as her past continues to haunt her.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (3)
AbuseTraumaSubstance Abuse