City of Belmont - Ruth Faulkner Public Library

Collateral, a novel, Ellen Hopkins

Collateral

Ellen Hopkins

a novel

GENERAL & LITERARY FICTION. From the sensational writer of the young adult classics "Tilt, Crank, "and "Perfect" and the New York Times bestselling author of the adult novel "Triangles"--the gripping story of a woman torn between love for her boyfriend, a dedicated Marine deployed to Afghanistan, and the resentment she has for the war that is tearing their lives apart. Written in Hopkins's stunning poetic verse style, "Collateral" centers on Ashley, an MFA student at San Diego State University. She grew up reading books and never dreamed she would become a military wife. One night she meets a handsome soldier named Cole. He doesn't match the stereotype of the aggressive military man. He's passionate and romantic. He even writes poetry. Their relationship evolves into a sexually charged love affair that goes on for five years and survives four deployments