Gripped Part 2: Blindsided by Stacy Padula is an incredible continuation of the series that dives even deeper into the pasts, choices, and unraveling lives of its characters. Through flashbacks that illuminate the events leading up to Part 1, the author masterfully reveals how one decision can spark a chain reaction with life-altering consequences. The character development is exceptional—relationships shift, friendships fracture, and personal struggles come into sharp focus. This installment not only strengthens readers’ emotional connections to each character but also delivers a storyline so compelling that it becomes impossible to put the book down.
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Angelina Tzeng Reviews “Gripped 2: Blindsided”
An Interview with Angelina Tzeng of Braintree, Massachusetts Angelina is a senior at Braintree High School, a member of the Class of 2026, Student Body President, and an active leader in her school and community. With the desire to help others, she has been a member of the Student Council club for three years andContinueContinue reading “Angelina Tzeng Reviews “Gripped 2: Blindsided””
Duxbury High School Senior Recommends “Gripped” to Teen Readers
Abbey is a senior at Duxbury High School where she competes on the girls varsity crew team as a coxswain. She is also a part of the International Awareness Club at her school, where they focus on a new country and culture each month and participate in common traditions those cultures follow! In school Abbey prefers humanity classes, her favorite class she’s taken by far was AP World History her sophomore year. In college, she plans to major in communications on a pre law track and continue her athletic career as a coxswain. Finally, she is currently working at Snug Harbor Fish Market along the bay in Duxbury, where she works with her friends cooking, cutting fish, and taking orders!
Hanover, MA Senior Class President Recommends “Gripped” to Students
Ava Khouri is a senior at Hanover High School and serves as Class President, where she works to strengthen school spirit and foster a positive experience for her classmates. She is also Vice President of the Outreach Club, Treasurer of the Debate Team, and a member of the National Honor Society.
Student Body President Recommends YA Series “Gripped” to Classmates
An Interview with Angelina Tzeng of Braintree, Massachusetts Angelina is a senior at Braintree High School, a member of the Class of 2026, Student Body President, and an active leader in her school and community. With the desire to help others, she has been a member of the Student Council club for three years andContinueContinue reading “Student Body President Recommends YA Series “Gripped” to Classmates”
Who is Cathy Kagelli?
Cathy Kagelli is a pivotal character in Stacy A. Padula’s “Gripped” book series, a young adult narrative set in Montgomery, Massachusetts. Here’s an overview of her biography based on the series: Early Life and Family: Cathy Kagelli is introduced as a freshman at Montgomery Lake High School. She is the twin sister to Chantal Kagelli,ContinueContinue reading “Who is Cathy Kagelli?”
Who is Taylor Dunkin?
Taylor Dunkin is a central character in Stacy A. Padula’s “Gripped” book series, a young adult fiction set in Montgomery, Massachusetts. Here’s a detailed biography based on the series: Early Life and Athletic Career: Taylor Dunkin was once a celebrated athlete in Montgomery, Massachusetts. He broke multiple records during his high school years, establishing himselfContinueContinue reading “Who is Taylor Dunkin?”
A Fantastic Book for Teens Experiencing Tragedy
Montgomery Lake High #2: When Darkness Tries to Hide by Stacy A. Padula is a fantastic read for teens who are experiencing any type of obstacle. Specifically, those who are struggling with a tragedy, and are resorting to drugs or other violent tendencies.
Q&A with Samantha Waxman on Young Adult Novel “The Aftermath” by Stacy Padula
Who do you think could benefit from reading this book and why?
There are lots of ways you could benefit from this book. It shows how you can use your faith (like Jason) to overcome certain difficulties you thought you never could. You can fail before you get it right. I learned even in the darkest of times you still have your friends and family to guide you into the right path.
A Teen’s Opinion of “The Aftermath” by Stacy A. Padula
“The Aftermath” by Stacy Padula represents party animal Jason David’s’ experience with trying to change for the better in the extremely restricting environment of Montgomery Lake High.
Q&A with Samantha Waxman on Stacy Padula’s Novel “When Darkness Tries to Hide”
Samantha is a senior at Oliver Ames High School in Easton, MA. Some of her hobbies include cheering for her high school’s team, hanging out with friends, and spending time with her dog Rosie. Samantha’s favorite subject in school is history, and she is excited to start her senior year. October 25, 2018—Easton, Massachusetts 1.ContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Samantha Waxman on Stacy Padula’s Novel “When Darkness Tries to Hide””
Q & A with Montana Aldridge of Plymouth North High School
Montana Aldridge of Plymouth, Massachusetts is a rising senior at Plymouth North High School. She was asked to share her thoughts on Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person – a young adult novel by Stacy Padula. The Montgomery Lake High book series addresses teenage social issues commonly faced in high school and middle school.ContinueContinue reading “Q & A with Montana Aldridge of Plymouth North High School”
A Male’s Review of Stacy Padula’s Novel: The Battle for Innocence
In The Battle for Innocence by Stacy A. Padula, a Young Adult/Realistic Fiction novel, the main character, Jon Anderson, is thrown into just what the quote above says: a whirlwind. The story is set in western Massachusetts, and is a back-story to the Montgomery Lake High book series.
A Teen’s Take on The Aftermath by Stacy Padula
Review Written by Kelly Mitchell – Newton Country Day Class of 2018 It has been three weeks since a terrible storm left Andy in a coma, and for Jason Davids, nothing has been the same. Jason, the most popular freshman boy at Montgomery Lake High School, recognizes that he needs to make a change inContinueContinue reading “A Teen’s Take on The Aftermath by Stacy Padula”
Q&A on Book #1: The Right Person
Q&A with Kelly Mitchell |
Kelly is a very insightful teenager, who has a knack for perceiving underlying meanings and concepts within works of literature. As an author, I am truly blessed to have her on staff as an intern. Kelly is applying to many prestigious colleges this year, and while I will be sad to lose her, I could not be more proud of her. Below is a short series of questions I asked her to complete about Book #1 “The Right Person.”
A Teen’s Q&A about Montgomery Lake High #1 “The Right Person”
The fact that this is a universal story is the most appealing thing about the book. It also focuses on teenage relationships which are very appealing to middle school and high school aged students. Teenagers often look to movies, tv, and books and apply the lessons or stories they see to their own lives. This book focuses on a love story and various relationships which makes it a very entertaining, yet still educational read, including elements of both drama and comedy which grasp the attention of the target audience. The character development is also very appealing and creates a story that is able to resonate to teenagers.
A Teenager’s Review of “The Aftermath”
I recommend The Aftermath to all teenagers, especially those who are currently or have in the past dealt with difficult times or struggled with drugs or alcohol. It is not necessary to read the other books in the MLH series to understand the story. It is very inspiring to read about a teenager that everyone can relate to who deals with societal and personal issues on their path to find God.
A Review of “The Forces Within” by Stacy Padula
Inmates from Atlanta Read & Review Stacy Padula’s Novels
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A Prisoner’s Review: The Aftermath
An inmate in Atlanta received The Aftermath from the chaplain of his prison. He was kind enough to write a review of the novel:
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