Tilt

Tilt is a young adult novel by Ellen Hopkins that follows the interconnected lives of three teenagers: Mikayla, Shane, and Harley. Each teen faces difficult personal struggles as their family relationships shift and their worlds become unstable. Mikayla deals with an unexpected pregnancy, Shane navigates a relationship with an HIV positive boyfriend while coping with family illness, and Harley seeks affection through self-destructive choices. The narrative explores how their actions lead to significant consequences and forces them to confront their realities.

by Ellen Hopkins

McElderry Books, Margaret K. · First published 2012 · 626 pages