56 pages • 1 hour read
Appetite for Innocence
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Chapters 72-90Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of substance use, addiction, child abuse, mental illness, sexual violence, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Chapter 72 Summary: “Ella (Now)”
Ella steals wine and vodka from a kitchen cabinet. She drinks the wine in her room, hiding the bottles under her bed. The alcohol provides a sense of numb relief, marking the beginning of her alcohol addiction.
Chapter 73 Summary: “Sarah (Now)”
Jocelyn provides Sarah with donated clothes to wear to a welcome-home party at the church. While dressing, Sarah shows Jocelyn the cigarette-burn scars her father inflicted on her. Understanding her discomfort, Jocelyn finds an outfit that helps Sarah feel more concealed. When the FBI agents arrive to escort them to the church, Sarah notices that Ella is drunk.
Chapter 74 Summary: “Ella (Now)”
At the church, Ella struggles to walk steadily, and Sarah supports her. She is greeted warmly by her grandparents and friends, but feels completely disconnected from her old life. After returning home, she waits for Jocelyn to leave her room before immediately retrieving her hidden alcohol and drinking again.
