Burned

       Burned is written by Ellen Hopkins.In Burned you never know what will come. Its a story where you can hide or forgive. Readers will never forget the troubled times of Burned. Pattyn, is her name. She has 9 sisters. The reason why she has so many sisters, is because of her dad wanting a boy. From this point you think that the dad is silly for having all those babies because of just one thing. But having all those sisters put everyone to shame. Pattyn doesn't even know her dad. She sees him throughout her life but she doesn't know him as her father. its a weird connection. 

       Pattyn is a usual teenage girl but she is a Mormon. A Mormon is a member of a Saint church. Being a Mormon puts boundaries on Pattyn's life. She has to have a Mormon boyfriend or there will be death consequences. Her father is known as the king in their house. Whenever he gets drunk he hits Pattyn's mom. Pattyn has to keep all of the secrets inside their house because of the Mormon life. Pattyn has had enough of all of these secrets. What do you think will happen next?

      Burned is an interesting book to read about. Ellen Hopkins is a great author and storyteller. I would recommend this book to Ellen Hopkins lovers. From reading all her books, each and every one speaks something different. 

-Ava O.