Identical (Hopkins novel)

Identical
AuthorEllen Hopkins
LanguageEnglish
GenreYoung adult
PublisherMargaret K. McElderry
Publication dateAugust 26, 2008
Publication placeUnited States
ISBN1-4169-5005-2
OCLC173243703
LC ClassPZ7.5.H67 Ide 2008

Identical is a 2008 young adult novel by American writer Ellen Hopkins. It hit The New York Times bestseller list.[1] Hopkins has stated that "some of the material for the book came from friends, friends who are now strong successful women and you would never guess that abuse is in their past".[2]

Plot

Reception

Reception for Identical has been positive, with the School Library Journal writing that the book was "Gritty and compelling, this is not a comfortable read, but its keen insights make it hard to put down."[3] Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews also positively reviewed the book, with Kirkus praising the book's voices as well as Hopkins's "masterful shards of verse".[4][5]

In 2009, Identical was named the fifth most popular book for teens via YALSA's 2009 Teens’ Top Ten award.[6]

In 2025, Identical tied for the eighth most banned and challenged book in the United States.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Children's Paperback Books - Best Sellers - Books - Feb. 6, 2011 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  2. ↑ Pavao, Kate (August 9, 2007). "Children's Bookshelf Talks with Ellen Hopkins". Publishers Weekly. Archived from the original on August 6, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ Grades 5 & Up Deprecated link archived 2012-09-13 at archive.today School Library Journal
  4. ↑ "Identical by Ellen Hopkins". Publishers Weekly. July 7, 2008. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Identical". Kirkus Reviews. July 1, 2008. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  6. ↑ Kuenn, Stephanie (October 20, 2009). ""Paper Towns" tops YALSA's 2009 Teens' Top Ten". American Library Association. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  7. ↑ "ALA: Top 11 Challenged Books of 2025; Censorship Waves Continue". Shelf Awareness. April 20, 2026. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
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