Written by Kyle Banker, University of Miami Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula is a novel that showcases the evident consequences of substance to young adults in Montgomery. Part 4 of the Gripped series picks up the storylines effectively from the previous novel, including the situations of Taylor and Cathy. In thisContinue reading “Teen Novel Effectively Shows the Effort Needed to Overcome Addiction & Begin New Life”
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College Junior Shares Thoughts on Stacy Padula’s “Gripped” Characters
Written by Kyle Banker, University of Miami After reading Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula, Kyle Banker was asked, How has your opinion of the Gripped series’ main characters evolved overtime? Luke I think Luke has developed stronger positive intentions with his life after reflecting on his past as a drug supplier. IContinue reading “College Junior Shares Thoughts on Stacy Padula’s “Gripped” Characters”
U-Miami Junior Discusses Stacy Padula’s Unique Writing Style in “Gripped”
Written by Kyle Banker, University of Miami In Stacy Padula’s Y.A. novel, Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors, I immensely enjoyed the dual storyline between Taylor’s unexpected secret life with his crime circle and the interactions of Cathy and Jason. This setup allowed for the reader to be learning more information about Taylor in oneContinue reading “U-Miami Junior Discusses Stacy Padula’s Unique Writing Style in “Gripped””
Y.A. Novel Prepares High School Freshmen and Parents for Social Pressures
Written by Kyle Banker, University of Miami The usage of drugs are more prevalent than ever, mostly in high schools and colleges. While many teenagers may feel as if they will be able to avoid drugs, most are influenced to take a substance at some point in high school or college to enhance their socialContinue reading “Y.A. Novel Prepares High School Freshmen and Parents for Social Pressures”
University of Notre Dame Freshman Shares Why Parents Should Read Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors”
By Michael Farinacci, University of Notre Dame I recommend “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Stacy Padula to all high-schoolers, as well as their parents. The topics covered in “Gripped 4” are real problems that are found in every high school across America. High-schoolers should read the novel to understand the precursors to drug abuseContinue reading “University of Notre Dame Freshman Shares Why Parents Should Read Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors””
The Flashbacks Kept Me Gripped – “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors”
By Michael Farinacci, University of Notre Dame In Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula, I loved the multiple, intertwining storylines. It seemed as if every time a question was answered, at least two more questions arose due. The book also contained lots of action and different scenes, which made it a quick readContinue reading “The Flashbacks Kept Me Gripped – “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors””
Michael Farinacci Gives “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” a 10 out of 10
By Michael Farinacci, Medfield, Massachusetts, University of Notre Dame The Gripped book series by Stacy Padula offers great insight for parents and teens into the complex years of high school and college. In the Gripped series many of the characters do “not fit the description of a drug addict at all – except for theContinue reading “Michael Farinacci Gives “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors” a 10 out of 10″
Walls Will Come Down When “Smoke & Mirrors” Hits the Shelves on May 26th!
“Stacy Padula’s masterful control of a bifurcated storyline keeps the reader intrigued in two chronologies of events. The characters grow richer with each passing novel, as the depth of relationships between them approaches reality.” – M. Wells, University of Georgia
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