Kiss of Broken Glass

By: Madeleine Kuderick

Narrated by: Katie Schorr

In the next 72 hours, Kenna may lose everything—her friends, her freedom, and maybe even herself. One kiss of the blade was all it took to get her sent to the psych ward for 72 hours. There she will face her addiction to cutting, though the outcome is far from certain.

When fifteen-year-old Kenna is found cutting herself in the school bathroom, she is sent to a facility for a mandatory psychiatric watch. There Kenna meets other kids like her—her roommate, Donya, who's there for her fifth time; the birdlike Skylar; and Jag, a boy cute enough to make her forget her problems . . . for a moment.

Madeleine Kuderick's gripping debut is a darkly beautiful and lyrical novel in verse, perfect for fans of Sonya Sones and Laurie Halse Anderson. Kiss of Broken Glass pulses with emotion and lingers long after the last page.

Supports the Common Core State Standards

too short

i’m unsure if there is a sequel, but the book was great besides it’s length and abrupt stop!

So moving! Felt real!

This reminded so much of the first time I was in the hospital for SI & SH. I can almost see it again. Good story. It's a good way to reply what happened in the hospital and to know that you're not alone.