Ellen HopkinsPoetry · Young Adult·b. 1955
Perfect
Synopsis
Four high school seniors struggle under the crushing weight of expectation as they try to achieve the impossible standard of being perfect. Their lives intersect in Nevada as they face internal battles with identity, addiction, and the pressure to succeed at any cost. This novel in verse explores the dark side of ambition and the consequences of trying to please everyone but yourself.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (2)
Body DysmorphiaSubstance Abuse