Crank

Identical

Ellen Hopkins

Another powerful novel by Ellen Hopkins exploring complex teenage issues. The story follows twin sisters dealing with family dysfunction, personal struggles, and dark secrets. Like 'Crank', it uses a poetic narrative style and tackles difficult themes of identity and survival. The book offers a raw and emotional journey through adolescent challenges.

Go Ask Alice

Anonymous

A powerful diary of a teenage girl's descent into drug addiction. The anonymous narrative follows her struggles with substance abuse, self-destruction, and societal pressures. Like 'Crank', it offers a raw, unfiltered look into teenage drug experimentation and its devastating consequences. The book provides a harrowing exploration of addiction's impact on a young person's life.

Glass

Ellen Hopkins

The direct sequel to 'Crank', continuing Kristina's story of addiction. The book follows her continued struggle with methamphetamine and its impact on her life. It provides a deeper exploration of addiction's cycle and consequences. Like the original, it uses a powerful poetic narrative style.

Beautiful Boy

David Sheff

A true story of a father's journey through his son's methamphetamine addiction. The memoir provides an intimate look at how addiction affects entire families. Similar to 'Crank', it reveals the destructive power of drug abuse from a personal perspective. The book offers a heartbreaking and honest account of addiction's psychological and emotional toll.

Burned

Ellen Hopkins

A novel about a teenage girl struggling with an abusive family environment. The story explores her journey of self-discovery and escape. Like 'Crank', it uses a unique poetic format and addresses challenging personal experiences. The book provides a powerful narrative of survival and personal transformation.

Tweak

Nic Sheff

A memoir of a young man's struggle with methamphetamine addiction. The book provides a raw, personal account of addiction and recovery. Like 'Crank', it offers an unfiltered look at substance abuse from a young person's perspective. The narrative explores the psychological and emotional challenges of addiction.

Impulse

Ellen Hopkins

A novel about three teenagers struggling with mental health and suicide attempts. The story explores their backgrounds, traumas, and paths to recovery. Similar to 'Crank', it uses a unique poetic format and delves into intense psychological experiences. The book provides a deep, unflinching look at teenage emotional struggles.

Fallout

Ellen Hopkins

The final book in the 'Crank' trilogy, following the children of Kristina. The novel explores the generational impact of addiction and trauma. Similar to the original book, it uses a poetic narrative style and tackles complex family dynamics. The story reveals how addiction affects multiple generations.

Tricks

Ellen Hopkins

A novel exploring the lives of five teenagers forced into prostitution. The book reveals their individual stories and how they end up in desperate situations. Similar to 'Crank', it tackles difficult social issues with a raw, unflinching approach. The narrative explores themes of survival, exploitation, and personal resilience.

Smack

Melvin Burgess

A novel about two teenage runaways struggling with heroin addiction in Bristol, England. The book explores their descent into drug use and its consequences. Similar to 'Crank', it provides a raw, unflinching look at teenage substance abuse. The narrative reveals the complex psychological and social factors driving addiction.