Breaking Point
Breaking Point
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Miami, Florida • 2000s
2003
YA
13-17 years
470L
Super Short Summary
Breaking Point by Alex Flinn follows a high school student who faces peer pressure and bullying after transferring to a new school. As the student navigates complex social dynamics and seeks acceptance, they become involved with a dangerous group, leading to significant personal and moral challenges. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and resilience.
Challenging
Suspenseful
Dark
Emotional
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
1,707 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Breaking Point by Alex Flinn receives mixed reviews. Positively, readers appreciate its fast pace and exploration of peer pressure and identity. However, some criticize its character development and predictability. The novel's depiction of high school dynamics resonates with many, though a few find the plot lacking depth. Overall, it's engaging but not without flaws.
Who Should Read Breaking Point?
A reader who enjoys Breaking Point by Alex Flinn likely appreciates thrilling young adult novels with intense, real-world issues. Fans of Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher and Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson would be drawn to its exploration of peer pressure and identity struggles.
1,707 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Miami, Florida • 2000s
2003
YA
13-17 years
470L
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