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The You I've Never Known
The You I've Never Known | Ellen Hopkins
How do you live your life if your past is based on a lie? A new novel in both verse and prose from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ellen Hopkins. Arielles life is a blur of new apartments, new schools, and new faces. Since her mother abandoned the family, Arielle has lived nomadically with her father as he moves from job to job. All shes ever wanted is to stay in one place for an entire school year, and it looks like she might finally get her wish. With a real friend, Monica, who might be even more than a friend soon, things are starting to look up. But Arielles life is upendedand not by her father, but by her mom, who reveals that she never left Arielle. Instead, Arielles father kidnapped her, and her mom has been left searching ever since. She wants to take Arielle away, but Arielle has no connection with her mother, and despite everything, still loves her father. How can she choose between the mother shes been taught to mistrust and the father who sewed that suspicion?
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ChasingBliss
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This wasn‘t my favorite Hopkins book I‘ve read, but I appreciated the story and how it reflected on her personal experiences. I finished it in a day and although it was fairly predictable I enjoyed the story and felt for the main character.

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Reading_With_MrsB13
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Another Ellen Hopkins novel marked off of my list. As always, she does a great job building up unique characters. Fairly predictable, but still a good read just the same.

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chlolovesbooks
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I‘ve read Ellen Hopkins two previous books Burned and Smoke. This was heart wrenching and beautifully written.

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⭐️2/5
I typically love Ellen Hopkins, but this book just didn‘t do it for me. I only finished out of respect for Ellen. The book was way longer than necessary, the twist was blaringly obvious, and I didn‘t like any of the characters.

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nibech
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When's there nothing left to do but read...

Stuck at home with an upper respiratory infection. Doctor took me out of work for the next week so we will see how many books I finish during that time frame.

@bookcollecter pretty sure I'm going to finish this one today, so let me know if you want it and I'll send it to you. You can get a hold of me via www.goodreads.com/Nibech :)

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nibech
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I just came across a word that stopped me in my tracks for a second or two. I've heard this word spoken to me before, but haven't seen it in print. "Beaucoup" sounds like "boo-coo". "Beaucoup bucks" is a phrase my stepmother uses often.

DePaepe Merci beaucoup 😉 6y
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nibech
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Not time for reading! Time for kisses!

Man, I love Sasha, but I wanna read! My book is riiiiiiiiight there. Every time!

#pitbull #dog #puppy #kisses #kissattack #ellenhopkins #theyouiveneverknown

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nibech
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Does anyone else have 5 or 6 different books going at the same time all the time? I frequently "book hop". I wanted to read something new, not in a series, and get away from the usual fantasy fiction that I've been reaching for. Ellen Hopkins is one of my favorite authors for YA and Adult fiction.

#EllenHopkins #theyouiveneverknown #poetry #yafiction

bookcollecter I've read a few Ellen Hopkins books but not this one...and yes always have multiple books and m reading 6y
speljamr I always have 3-4 books going at one time. Sometimes I need a break from one and switch to something else. 6y
nibech @bookcollecter this one is good so far! I devoured the first 60 pages or so. What's cool about this one is the two main protagonists in the novel each have their own style; one is written in poetic verse (like most other Hopkins novels), and the other girl has hers written in prose. @speljamr that's exactly how I feel! I know I'm not the only person who book hops but it makes me feel like I'm entirely scatter-brained or something lol. 6y
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bookcollecter Awesome idea to use the alternate styles of literature as a means of characterization. I will have to get a hold of this one. I really like the cover. 6y
nibech @bookcollecter Once I'm done reading it, I will be more than happy to send it your way to share the wealth (but I'd like it back after you're done with it!) 6y
bookcollecter @nibech thanks that's very sweet of you to offer. Is there a book I could lend you from my collection? 6y
nibech @bookcollecter only if there's something you wouldn't mind missing for a while! I'm a full time college student so reading time is hard to come by unless I'm on winter or summer break. 6y
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Aleksandra
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I am obsessed with Ellen hopkins!!! (Anyone else? Just me? Okay 😂) she‘s amazing.

Rereading an old favorite ❤️

tonyahoswalt I really enjoy her work as well! 6y
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sunflowermeghan
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Started on this yesterday and am really enjoying it so far.

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croberts51
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HELP! I‘m trying to choose my next book. Ellen Hopkins stand-alone “The You I‘ve Never Known” or or starting a new series- “Crusade” by Nancy Holder... I‘m taking votes!

danibolahood I vote for crusade! 7y
croberts51 @danibolahood thanks! I needed a little push! 7y
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Clwojick
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Another solid storyline from Ellen Hopkins. I will definitely be picking up a physical copy of this book for my collection, but I recommend the audiobook as well. 💗

bookcaterpillar_89 I love her book! I have them all! 7y
TricksyTails You are still on a book buying ban until all your Santa gifts have arrived, right? 🙅🏻📚 7y
Clwojick @TricksyTails hahah! Well I'm trying to be on one. I've been buying for everyone's else though. And for the weddi g 7y
Clwojick @TricksyTails I have definitely not been able to stick with my library ban though 7y
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Clwojick
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Ellen Hopkins is one of my very favourite authors, and she is the only author that I reread often. As a general rule, I pass along all of my books once I've read them, but i have my small collection of Ellen Hopkins that I reread every year. ❤️️

This one has been so good so far, and I will definitely be picking up a physical copy to add to my bedside collection. #audiobooks #ReadingThroughTheHolidays2017 ❤️️💚❤️️

tapgurl I just bought that for my former student who loves to read but has limited means and cannot get to the library. Side note: the author lives in my town my daughter has met her son, really her grandson 7y
Clwojick @tapgurl WHAT! That's crazy! 7y
tapgurl Yes! He even promised to give her a set of his mom's books but he never did. Also my daughter is a big fan but in the few occasions she was at her house Ellen was cranky and my daughter didn't dare tell her she was a fan. I think Ellen is dealing with a lot as she is raising her daughter's younger kids (Crystal) besides the older boy. 7y
tapgurl Another funny story when Ellen was having her first author signing for Crank in the mall, my daughter who was about 6 at the time, ran up to her table ( I was intending on avoiding it) forcing me into conversation. I asked about the book as I didn't know what Crank was. I ended up buying the book out of pity figuring I could pawn it off as an Xmas gift to my teen stepdaughter. Then I read it and kept it for myself haha! 7y
Clwojick @tapgurl 😂😂😂😂 7y
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Clwojick
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How did I not know this book existed. Ellen Hopkins is my favourite. 💙 Getting started on this #audiobook while I wait to head to the library. ❤️

Kendyl I love Ellen Hopkins! I didn't know it existed either!! I just received Triangles in my last Book Outlet order. Let me know how this is! @Clwojick 7y
Clwojick Loves triangles! Which one is your favourite? Immune is 7y
dylanisreading Ooh this sounds good! 7y
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MarinaForsythe
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The You I‘ve Never Known by Ellen Hopkins is a poetry styled novel that really sucks you in. This novel would be only for a high school level because it follows the main character, Maya, and how her abusive mother left her and her dad at a young age. Maya unfortunately ends up dating an older man and ends up pregnant. With each page being set up as a poem and the plot being intriguing, this book would be an easy IR for a high schooler that may

MarinaForsythe not love to read. UDL strategy 5.3 Build fluencies with graduated levels of support for practice and performance and EL strategy 6. Continually monitor students‘ comprehension. http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-the-you-ive-never-known/#g... this resource is a study guide you can use to monitor comprehension #ucflae3414f17 7y
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mydearwatson
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Ariel is #sixteengoingonseventeen at the beginning of this novel. The poetry is a little more awkward than some of Hopkins‘ other books (though the teenagers in her books always seem to have awkward word choices and weird dialogues), but I‘ve always enjoyed her books, and this book contains some of Hopkins‘ prose, as well. I just started this recently...I‘m interested to see where it‘s headed.

#melodiousmusicals

CrowCAH This book has an interesting cover! Sounds like a good choice for today! 7y
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NikkiKey94
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I had such an amazing time meeting one of my favorite authors, Ellen Hopkins! During her event she discussed the story behind her first novel, Crank, as well as her other novels. There were some moments that gave me goosebumps, but many more moments where the audience was laughing along with her. It‘s not everyday that you get to meet one of your favorite authors personally. I am so thankful that I was able to have the opportunity!

Clwojick I AM SO FREAKING JEALOUS !!!!!! Whattttt! 7y
Clwojick She is the only author that I keep, and reread. All other books go straight to friends or the thrift store after I'm done, but I have my collection of Ellen beside the bed. Lol! 7y
NikkiKey94 @Clwojick I love her so much! She gave an excellent talk and it was truly amazing! She told lots of stories about her books and made lots of jokes. 7y
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BrainyHeroine
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All the book panels!! Plus individual lectures from so many other authors!!

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NerdyRev
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This may become a DNF. I have really cooled on Hopkins writing style. I thought her early autobiographical books were some of the best with the prose poetry mix, but the more I read her, I am finding the style more of a distraction. I am afraid some other authors have moved the style forward a bit. I hate to write that, but I am finding I am not wanting to read this one.

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aurora.dawn
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Everything is okay here! Lots of rain and wind, but we're safe and sound indoors. Tiger Lily purrfectly captures my #CurrentMood.

I don't want to give too much away regarding Ellen Hopkins' newest book, but there are multiple themes that are problematic, to say the least. The major one for me was bisexuality being equated to promiscuity and cheating. Um, no. 😡

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Trigger warning: Domestic abuse, homophobia, sexual assault

LauraBrook Bummer about the book, but glad you're safe and sound! 7y
mrozzz Yikes!! Well if I do attempt a read I'll get it through the library. Thanks for the tag! 7y
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aurora.dawn
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Had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. But I was able to save a butterfly with torn wings from getting stepped on, and now I get to sit and read with this cutie. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

Soubhiville I hope tomorrow is better enough to make up for today! 7y
CoffeeCatsBooks Love the close-up 😻 7y
melbeautyandbooks Hope tomorrow is better! 7y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I hope you have a better day tomorrow ❤️ 7y
mrozzz Doing ok now? Enjoying this book?? 7y
aurora.dawn @CoffeeCatsBooks Thanks! That's how close she was to the camera, haha! 7y
aurora.dawn @mrozzz Doing much better now, thanks. 😊 The book is good! I feel like it could be shorter, but at the same time it's helping to distract me from life and current events. 7y
mrozzz 👍🏻💗 I'm a big fan of Ellen Hopkins but I've been hesitant of this one. Appreciate the insight! 7y
aurora.dawn @mrozzz I have only read Tricks and Burned, and that was years ago. I saw a review of this one on Litsy and it sounded intriguing! Definitely some disturbing content though, and needs some trigger warnings. 7y
mrozzz I see...Maybe I'll pick it up from the library if I find it there! 7y
melbeautyandbooks Happy t😊 hear today is better! 7y
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Such sad statistics 😭

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NikkiKey94
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As usual, Ellen Hopkins did not disappoint with her new novel. Hopkins is one of my favorite authors. In her newest novel, Ellen Hopkins tells the story of a girl who has been told almost her whole life that she has been abandoned by her mother. Ariel is at the age when she needs her mother the most as she tries to figure out who she is as a person. This novel shows that there can be a dark side to the ones you love the most. A definite must read!

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Jana
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I love Ellen Hopkins and her ability to write a story and characters you can't put down, even when the size of the book starts to hurt your hands. Her rawness, her emotions, and her willingness to share her life, even in a fictitious way, makes me admire her bravery even if the poetry thing is old. I did like how she wove prose into this book, and her opinions on Planned Parenthood and Scientology were also a bit unusual for her but very welcomed

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BookishMarginalia
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Where #EllenHopkins explains how her ex-husband abducted their 3-year-old daughter and kept her away for 3 years...

IamIamIam 😮 7y
valeriegeary Whoa. 7y
WarpedSweetness Wow...I can't even imagine the pain she went through. 7y
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TrishB Horrible 😢 7y
ItsAnotherJen Wowsers 😦 7y
LauraBrook Holy 💩! So so awful. And weirdly makes me want to read this book now. 7y
howlinglibraries Ellen and her girls have seriously been through some shit. 😔 7y
howlinglibraries I can't imagine anyone taking my son from me. I'd probably end up in prison by the end of it. 😒 7y
Sarah_Readerton I read this book too. Reading the authors note changed the book for me. I can't even imagine. 7y
Mc_cart_ny Ugh, how awful. Reminds me how Hubbard (inventor of Scientology) kidnapped one of his kids for several years (and then didn't even live with her, had other people in a different state take care of her!!) 7y
CareBear 💔💔💔 7y
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BookishMarginalia
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Home is...

Mariposa_Bookworm She came to our high school a couple of years ago and spoke. It was amazing to see so many teenagers excited about an author. One student stood up during the Q & A and gushed about how Hopkins had changed her life. 7y
KellyK Loved that book! 7y
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ReadingRover
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This weekend my friend and I went up to the Hudson Children's Book Festival. It was fabulous. I met so many amazing authors and came back with 10 signed books plus 2 free unsigned books. It was great meeting and getting to talk to Ellen Hopkins and so many others in such a casual setting. I'll definitely be hitting this one up annually.

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thecalicobooks
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great characters, powerful story, and amazing writing!

•Read from Dec. 28 - Jan. 2•

Book #1 of 2017
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Hey everyone! It has been way too long since I've posted on here. I struggled to decide what to post on here, because I have my #bookstagram that I love, and I didn't want everything here to be the same as there. So, I've decided to feature each book I've read this year on here!

#theyouiveneverknown #ellenhopkins #booksread

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Brittbritt
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Book mail is the best kind of mail

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JessLeigh
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This stanza just made me stop for a moment and think about just how true it is.

Page 200

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I am looking forward to this read. I think Ellen Hopkins is incredibly talented to write her books through poetry. It astounds me and I love them. Can't wait to read this beauty.

aa_guer2021 Another gorgeous photo!! 😍 8y
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Meghan1
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Mehso-so

I love Ellen Hopkins, but this book wasn't quite what I was expecting. The last 250 pages were exciting and what I expected, but the beginning was a bit of a struggle for me. Overall worth reading, though.

#LitsyAtoZ Letter Y @BookishMarginalia

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ABookishHart
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I love the verse writing of Ellen Hopkins. I'm looking for more books written in verse if you know of any, all suggestions welcome! 😀

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ABookishHart
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This is #whereiread. The lighting is good and it's pretty comfy. #riotgrams #day2

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ABookishHart
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School was cancelled due to snow, my little guy is sick, I have three other little ones I'm taking care of but I'm DETERMINED to get this started today!

Alfoster Ooohh, want to read this one too!❤ 8y
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steffanie_renee
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I have loved Ellen Hopkins' books since Crank came out many years ago. I love all of them. This one isn't my favorite but it is still a powerful story that is wonderfully written!

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steffanie_renee
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This book couldn't have come at a better time! It helped shake me out of my book hangover from ACOMAF. I LOVE Ellen Hopkins!! ❤❤

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Teenreadsdotcom
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Are you an Ellen Hopkins fan? What did you think of her latest book?

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hwheaties
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Hello Friday #bookmail nice to see you!

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BethFishReads
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10 books for middle grade and young adult readers with great adult cross-over appeal. Short descriptions on my blog today. Can't wait to get reading. All of these are publishing in January. Here's hoping it's a fabulous book year, even if life is uncertain in other areas. http://www.bethfishreads.com/2016/12/10-books-for-tweens-and-teens.html

BookishClaire How are people doing these collages? Is it a new feature in the update? 8y
BethFishReads @BookishClaire I have a bunch of collage apps and picmonkey works too 8y
kgriffith It's so interesting to me, to see the trends in both cover imagery and book titles over the years. As an avid reader, I didn't really pay attention to how those things were used to market to me in the past, but since I've been in/adjacent to the industry, it's become a fascinating study in both marketing and human nature. 8y
BethFishReads @GlitterFemme oh yes. It's fascinating, isn't it? 8y
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MidnightBookGirl
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I've been craving a verse novel, and thanks to #edelweiss I was able to score Ellen Hopkins upcoming #TheYouIveNeverKnown. Her YA novels are gritty and real, and so far this is no exception!

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