“Cuts to the bone. . . . This harrowing tale is as compellingly real as it is tragic.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred

“This is one novel that will leave an indelible impression on all who read it.” —Publishers Weekly, starred

“The book is powerful and calculated, intent on affecting readers and shattering pat illusions. . . . [B]rutally honest.” —School Library Journal, starred

“Smack is filled with cool British lingo and interesting characters, all the while subtly delivering a harrowing message about addiction.” —Seventeen

“[A] boot-in-the-gut look at British kids on the dole and drugs.” —Toronto Globe & Mail

“[A] gritty, no punches-pulled chronicle.” —News and Observer, Raleigh, NC

“Grim and cautionary novel” —New York Times Book Review

“Smack pulls no punches: Drugs can be fun. And Smack makes it relentlessly clear that fun comes at a vicious price. . . . It will leave you reeling.” —Denver Post

“It does exactly what teenagers want a book to do. It tells the truth. It doesn't preach, It makes you think. . . .Smack is as addictive as the drug it profiles. You will not be able to put it down.” —Voice of Youth Advocates

“[A]n honest, unpatronizing, unvarnished account of teen life on the skids.” —Booklist

“The book sticks with you.” —Seattle Post Intelligencier