Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, South Shore, Massachusetts Taylor Dunkin, former football star, is attempting to escape the drug distributing ring he is entangled in. His life has been ruined by addiction, and he is ready to change. Just when Taylor begins to work with police, he goes missing. As his family members and friendsContinueContinue reading “Teenage Author Isabelle Semas Recommends Y.A. Suspense Novel”
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Isabelle Semas on the “Gripped 5” Characters
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, South Shore, Massachusetts After reading Gripped Part 5: Taylor’s Story by Stacy Padula, teen best-selling author Isabelle Semas was asked to share how her opinion of the main characters has changed throughout the story. Taylor At first, I thought Taylor was an evil, heartless person. As the series has goneContinueContinue reading “Isabelle Semas on the “Gripped 5” Characters”
Teen Author Isabelle Semas Recommends “Taylor’s Story” to Her Peers
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, Massachusetts Based on the content of this book, I would recommend Gripped 5: Taylor’s Story to college and high school students. The topics introduced, as well as the ages of the characters, would be most applicable to that audience. That being said, people of many ages will enjoy the mystery andContinueContinue reading “Teen Author Isabelle Semas Recommends “Taylor’s Story” to Her Peers”
Gripped 4: The Drama, Mystery, & Uncertainty Kept Me Captivated from Cover to Cover
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, Massachusetts The drama and mystery of “Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Stacy A. Padula was engaging. The uncertainty of Taylor Dunkin’s plot mixed with the tension of Jason Davids’ and Cathy Kagelli’s storyline had me captivated from cover to cover. I also enjoyed how this book delved moreContinueContinue reading “Gripped 4: The Drama, Mystery, & Uncertainty Kept Me Captivated from Cover to Cover”
Isabelle Semas on Gripped 3: The Fallout’s Main Characters
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, Massachusetts Chris Dunkin’s Journey Chris’s story teaches readers that people can change. He tries to pull his life together and stop making bad decisions. Hopefully, readers will also learn from Chris’s journey about how much of an impact those you choose to be friends with has on you. Chris must distance himself fromContinueContinue reading “Isabelle Semas on Gripped 3: The Fallout’s Main Characters”
Isabelle Semas Reviews Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirros
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, Massachusetts Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula is a mix of mystery and drama, one which readers will barely be able to put down. Stacy Padula uses her characters to bring light to the dark truth about drug addiction. Teens and parents alike will enjoy this “gripping”ContinueContinue reading “Isabelle Semas Reviews Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirros”
New Y.A. Book Prepares Teens to Boldy Face Temptations Prevalent in High School
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, Massachusetts While “Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Stacy A. Padula could be an engaging book for many readers, I believe it would be most intriguing to teens and young adults. For high-schoolers in particular, the themes and topics are relatable and relevant. For any teens faced with the difficulties ofContinueContinue reading “New Y.A. Book Prepares Teens to Boldy Face Temptations Prevalent in High School”
New Young Adult Book Entertains, Educates, & Engages Teens and Parents
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, Massachusetts The plot of “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout” by Stacy A. Padula handles subjects such as substance abuse and relationship problems, both of which are prevalent in the lives of young adults. This book shows how even those who think they are “experimenting” with drugs can become ensnared in aContinueContinue reading “New Young Adult Book Entertains, Educates, & Engages Teens and Parents”
Isabelle Semas Reviews Gripped Part 3: The Fallout
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, Massachusetts Picking up where Gripped Part 2 left off, Gripped Part 3: The Fallout by Stacy Padula dives back into the life of Taylor Dunkin, promising athlete turned drug-dealer, and his fight to escape the Bilotti crime ring. His brother, Marc Dunkin, is determined to help him in any wayContinueContinue reading “Isabelle Semas Reviews Gripped Part 3: The Fallout”
Young Adult Book Teaches Teens the Importance of Choosing Relationships Wisely
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, Massachusetts “Gripped Part 2: Blindsided” by Stacy A. Padula unveils the raw truth behind prescription and recreational drug addiction. These topics—though uncomfortable to speak about with young teens—are far too prevalent in our society to be ignored. The Gripped series portrays exactly how this process takes place through an engaging storyline. ByContinueContinue reading “Young Adult Book Teaches Teens the Importance of Choosing Relationships Wisely”
Isabelle Semas Reviews Gripped Part 2: Blindsided
Isabelle Semas By Isabelle Semas, Massachusetts Gripped Part 2: Blindsided by Stacy A. Padula will have you captivated from cover to cover. The book picks up where Part 1 left off, with Taylor Dunkin trying to pull his life together after a hard struggle with substance abuse. Meanwhile, we learn more about Chris Dunkin’s pastContinueContinue reading “Isabelle Semas Reviews Gripped Part 2: Blindsided”
Isabelle Semas on The “Gripped” Characters
Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating this year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in herContinueContinue reading “Isabelle Semas on The “Gripped” Characters”
An Interview with Isabelle Semas on “The Truth We Never Told”
Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating this year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in herContinueContinue reading “An Interview with Isabelle Semas on “The Truth We Never Told””
A Y.A. Book Series That Is Brutally Honest
Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating this year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in herContinueContinue reading “A Y.A. Book Series That Is Brutally Honest”
Interview with Teen Reader & Writer Isabelle Semas on “The Forces Within”
Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating this year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in herContinueContinue reading “Interview with Teen Reader & Writer Isabelle Semas on “The Forces Within””
A Thrilling Y.A. Novel about Spiritual Warfare
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQZZUUU?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_4&storeType=ebooks After being trapped inside his own body, unable to communicate with anyone but his own thoughts, Andy Rosetti finally wakes up from the coma that controlled his life for one month. But upon awakening, Andy finds himself and his friends in an unfamiliar setting: a mansion riddled with secret passages and supernatural forces. AsContinueContinue reading “A Thrilling Y.A. Novel about Spiritual Warfare”
An Interview with Y.A. Reader Isabelle Semas on “The Battle for Innocence”
Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating this year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in herContinueContinue reading “An Interview with Y.A. Reader Isabelle Semas on “The Battle for Innocence””
Recommended Y.A. Christian Read: The Battle for Innocence
Written by Isabelle Semas Isabelle Semas is in her senior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating this year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, isContinueContinue reading “Recommended Y.A. Christian Read: The Battle for Innocence”
Q&A with Isabelle Semas on “The Aftermath”
Isabelle Semas is in her junior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating next year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, is very involved in herContinueContinue reading “Q&A with Isabelle Semas on “The Aftermath””
Honest Book Prepares Kids for Social Issues Faced in High School
Written by Isabelle Semas Isabelle Semas is in her junior year of high school, and has been homeschooled most of her life. She looks forward to graduating next year and hopes to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. In her spare time, she sings in a christian band named NHB with her friends, isContinueContinue reading “Honest Book Prepares Kids for Social Issues Faced in High School”
