About the book
Perfect for fans of Ellen Hopkins—a heartbreaking tale of family tragedy and drug addiction where sometimes the best intentions lead to the worst possible outcomes.
Cecelia Price killed her brother. At least, that's what the police and the district attorney are saying. Although CeCe is now locked up and forced into treatment, she knows the story is much more complicated. Cyrus wasn't always a drug-addled monster. He used to be a successful athlete, but when an injury forced Cyrus off the soccer field and onto pain medication, his life became a blur of anger, addiction, and violence.
All CeCe could do was stand by and watch, until she realized an effective way to take away her brother's drugs while earning the money she needed for college: selling the pills. Only she never expected what happened next.
- Moral Complexity: To save her brother and pay for college, CeCe starts selling his pills. She thinks she’s in control, but she is about to learn how wrong she is.
- Secrets and Lies: Cyrus wasn’t always a monster, and CeCe wasn’t always a criminal. This gripping family drama unravels the secrets that tore a brother and sister apart.
- Grief and Loss: Years after losing their mother to cancer, the Price family is fractured by another tragedy. CeCe must confront the past to understand what truly happened to her brother.
- Addiction Fiction for Teens: A raw and unflinching look at the opioid crisis and its impact on one family, perfect for readers of Ellen Hopkins.
Editions of Thicker Than Water
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780062324733
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062324757
Read an Excerpt
Perfect for fans of Ellen Hopkins—a heartbreaking tale of family tragedy and drug addiction where sometimes the best intentions lead to the worst possible outcomes.
Cecelia Price killed her brother. At least, that's what the police and the district attorney are saying. Although CeCe is now locked up and forced into treatment, she knows the story is much more complicated. Cyrus wasn't always a drug-addled monster. He used to be a successful athlete, but when an injury forced Cyrus off the soccer field and onto pain medication, his life became a blur of anger, addiction, and violence.
All CeCe could do was stand by and watch, until she realized an effective way to take away her brother's drugs while earning the money she needed for college: selling the pills. Only she never expected what happened next.
- Moral Complexity: To save her brother and pay for college, CeCe starts selling his pills. She thinks she’s in control, but she is about to learn how wrong she is.
- Secrets and Lies: Cyrus wasn’t always a monster, and CeCe wasn’t always a criminal. This gripping family drama unravels the secrets that tore a brother and sister apart.
- Grief and Loss: Years after losing their mother to cancer, the Price family is fractured by another tragedy. CeCe must confront the past to understand what truly happened to her brother.
- Addiction Fiction for Teens: A raw and unflinching look at the opioid crisis and its impact on one family, perfect for readers of Ellen Hopkins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thicker Than Water about?
Perfect for fans of Ellen Hopkins—a heartbreaking tale of family tragedy and drug addiction where sometimes the best intentions lead to the worst possible outcomes.
Cecelia Price killed her brother. At least, that's what the police and the district attorney are saying. Although CeCe is now locked up and forced into treatment, she knows the story is much more complicated. Cyrus wasn't always a drug-addled monster. He used to be a successful athlete, but when an injury forced Cyrus off the soccer field and onto pain medication, his life became a blur of anger, addiction, and violence.
All CeCe could do was stand by and watch, until she realized an effective way to take away her brother's drugs while earning the money she needed for college: selling the pills. Only she never expected what happened next.
- Moral Complexity: To save her brother and pay for college, CeCe starts selling his pills. She thinks she’s in control, but she is about to learn how wrong she is.
- Secrets and Lies: Cyrus wasn’t always a monster, and CeCe wasn’t always a criminal. This gripping family drama unravels the secrets that tore a brother and sister apart.
- Grief and Loss: Years after losing their mother to cancer, the Price family is fractured by another tragedy. CeCe must confront the past to understand what truly happened to her brother.
- Addiction Fiction for Teens: A raw and unflinching look at the opioid crisis and its impact on one family, perfect for readers of Ellen Hopkins.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Thicker Than Water?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Where can I read a sample of Thicker Than Water?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062324733
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Thicker Than Water?
Kelly Fiore
Who is the Publisher of the book Thicker Than Water?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Thicker Than Water is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780062324733) and ebook(ISBN 9780062324757)
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