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Identical by Ellen Hopkins explores the tumultuous life of identical twins Kaeleigh and Raeanne, daughters of a politician and a recovering alcoholic. Despite their outward similarities, their inner worlds diverge dramatically as they cope with family secrets and personal turmoil. The novel delves into their struggle with identity and the haunting impact of unsettling truths.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to intense and emotional narratives with complex family dynamics. It explores the challenging relationship of identical twins dealing with dark secrets and personal struggles, offering a gripping and thought-provoking read for fans of young adult fiction that delves into deeper emotional themes.

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Beneath their perfect family façade, twin sisters struggle alone with impossible circumstances and their own demons until they finally learn to fight for each other in this poignant tour de force from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins.

Sixteen-year-old Kaeleigh and Raeanne are identical down to the dimple. As daughters of a district court judge father and a politician mother, they appear to be an all-American family… on the surface. Underneath run very deep and damaging secrets. What really happened in the car accident that Daddy caused? And why is Mom never home, always running far away to pursue some new dream?

The girls themselves have become hopelessly divided over the years. Sick of losing Daddy’s game of favourites, Raeanne turns to painkillers, alcohol, and sex to dull her pain and her anger. Kaeleigh tries to be her father’s perfect little flower, but being the misplaced focus of his sexual attention has her seeking control anywhere she can—even if it means cutting herself and unhealthy binge and purge eating.

Secrets like the ones the twins are harbouring are not meant to be kept—from each other or anyone else. Before long, it's obvious that neither sister can handle their problems alone, and one must step up to save the other, but the question is… who?

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Identical by Ellen Hopkins has received praise for its raw and emotional portrayal of complex themes such as family dysfunction, identity, and trauma. Reviewers often note the book's gripping verse style and compelling narrative that deeply explores the psychological impact on its characters. However, some critiques mention the intensity of the subject matter, suggesting it may be challenging for younger readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781416950066

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 December 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Margaret K McElderry Books

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: f-c cvr--sfx

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 592

About the Author

Ellen Hopkins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous young adult novels, as well as the adult novels such as Triangles, Collateral, and Love Lies Beneath. She lives with her family in Carson City, Nevada, where she has founded Ventana Sierra, a nonprofit youth housing and resource initiative. Follow her on Twitter at @EllenHopkinsLit.

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