| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan, Dover, Massachusetts | Laurie O’Sullivan is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on the track team,Continue reading ““Gripped” Paints an Accurate Picture of Teenage Substance Abuse (Whether Parents Want to Believe It or Not) by Laurie O’Sullivan”
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The Ever-changing Plot & Dynamic Characters Make Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 3: The Fallout” a 5-star Read – by Laurie O’Sullivan
| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan, Dover, Massachusetts | Laurie O’Sullivan is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on the track team,Continue reading “The Ever-changing Plot & Dynamic Characters Make Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 3: The Fallout” a 5-star Read – by Laurie O’Sullivan”
Why Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 2: Blindsided” is a Must-Read for Teens – by Laurie O’Sullivan
| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan, Dover, Massachusetts | Meet Laurie O’Sullivan Laurie is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on theContinue reading “Why Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 2: Blindsided” is a Must-Read for Teens – by Laurie O’Sullivan”
The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Laurie O’Sullivan
“The entirety of Gripped Part 1 is one large cliffhanger. I not only want to know the immediate outcomes of crumbling relationships and kids getting in trouble, but how their lives will pan out as they move forward into college.” – Laurie O’Sullivan
Gripped: a 5-star Read for Teens
“I recommend this book to anyone who wants a perfect blend of intensity and drama, and is open to reading about the harsh reality of our world today through the perspective of those going through it.” – Laurie O’Sullivan
First Book in Gripped Series Hits Home with Teen Readers
“My favorite part of the story was the dialogue. I think in a book like this where it has a lot to do with relationships and young adults, seeing their interactions shows their personality way more than any amount of description can.” – Laurie O’Sullivan
Multiple Timelines in Gripped #1 by Stacy Padula Make It a 5-star Read
Written by Timmy Weiss, Weston, MA Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told by Stacy Padula is a thrilling book that engrosses the reader in the story and teaches extremely valuable life lessons. By exploring different timelines of its characters, it not only gives the reader a closer connection to each character but alsoContinue reading “Multiple Timelines in Gripped #1 by Stacy Padula Make It a 5-star Read”
There’s Much to Learn from Chris Dunkin’s Character Arc in “Gripped” by Stacy Padula
Written by Maya Daly, Duxbury, Massachusetts Gripped Part 3: The Fallout by Stacy Padula gives important insight into the minds of many teens during their high school years. While, oftentimes, the characters are not making the best decisions, it shows that usually these decisions are made worse due to outside factors going on in theContinue reading “There’s Much to Learn from Chris Dunkin’s Character Arc in “Gripped” by Stacy Padula”
“Gripped 3” Shows Deeper Causes of Teen Substance Abuse Than Many Would Think
Written by Maya Daly, Duxbury, Massachusetts Gripped Part 3: The Fallout by Stacy Padula is a Y.A. fiction novel about substance abuse and relationships. It shows readers that drug abuse stems from deeper issues within people’s lives—more than just bad influences or hanging out with the wrong crowd. While there are some bad influencers inContinue reading ““Gripped 3” Shows Deeper Causes of Teen Substance Abuse Than Many Would Think”
A Fascinating Page Turner with an Important Message for Teens
Written by Maya Daly, Duxbury, Massachusetts Stacy Padula’s Gripped Part 3: The Fallout is a captivating story, following the plot of teens on their journeys to sobriety or falling deeper into drug use. This story continues with the main characters of the past two books now coming up on their freshman year at Montgomery LakeContinue reading “A Fascinating Page Turner with an Important Message for Teens”
Y.A. Novel Demonstrates that Addiction Does Not Discriminate
Stacy Padula’s story, Gripped Part 2: Blindsided is a 5/5 star read, as it is a captivating and revealing story on the dangers of drugs. An important read for people of all ages, this book shows how drugs can become a prominent factor in anyone’s life, even those who it would be least suspected of. The novel is able to keep the reader curious and engaged with each chapter, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series!
Stacy Padula Selected as Top Inspirational Author of the Year for 2022
New York, NY (PRUnderground) March 17, 2022 Read this article on FOX Stacy Padula, author, publisher, producer, and counselor, was recently selected by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) as Top Inspirational Author of the Year for 2022. Stacy is being recognized for her exemplary efforts and genuine dedication to inspire and empower professionalsContinue reading “Stacy Padula Selected as Top Inspirational Author of the Year for 2022”
Y.A. Novel “Blindsided” Shows How Even The Most Unlikely Teens Can Fall Victim to Substance Abuse
Stacy Padula’s story, Gripped Part 2: Blindsided is a 5/5 star read, as it is a captivating and revealing story on the dangers of drugs. An important read for people of all ages, this book shows how drugs can become a prominent factor in anyone’s life, even those who it would be least suspected of. The novel is able to keep the reader curious and engaged with each chapter, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series!
Duxbury High School Junior Reviews ‘Gripped’ by Stacy Padula
Written by Maya Daly, Duxbury, Massachusetts Stacy Padula’s Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told, is a realistic depiction of teens of all ages and their battles with peer pressure and substance abuse. The story brings in many characters of all different ages who all unite through a common friend group and environment. OneContinue reading “Duxbury High School Junior Reviews ‘Gripped’ by Stacy Padula”
Duxbury High School Junior Recommends Y.A. Novel ‘Gripped’ to Teens – Here’s Why
Written by Maya Daly, Duxbury, Massachusetts Stacy Padula’s young adult novel, Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told, is a realistic depiction of teens of all ages and their battles with peer pressure and substance abuse. Though I have not gotten into situations of the same magnitude as shown in Gripped, I relate toContinue reading “Duxbury High School Junior Recommends Y.A. Novel ‘Gripped’ to Teens – Here’s Why”
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