Tony has a way with words, but we knew that. They only escalated at the wake Tony and Vanessa make an appearance and man oh man that is deadly. I was fine until page 580 then someone turned on the waterworks. So it is before Conner’s visit in Impulse it ends after Conner’s death. For perspective, Perfect starts as the glass hearted bitch aka Cara and Conner’s Mother is replacing the white carpet. Impulse is a much stronger book but Perfect answers some of the lingering questions. Perfect is irrevocably linked to Impulse, they cannot we read in isolation. Rape, sexual assault, racism, homophobia, outing and suicide are also looked at. The pressures attached to beauty pageants, steroid use and eating disorders are on the blurb. This is another book that deals with some heavy topics. Some things to be aware of going in to Perfect. This review contains spoilers for Impulse. The quote: This book is dedicated to every person who has ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I’m not good enough” - Ellen Hopkins, Author’s Note
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