| 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”
Laurie O’Sullivan on the “Gripped 2” Characters
| 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 the trackContinue reading “Laurie O’Sullivan on the “Gripped 2” Characters”
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”
“Gripped 2: Blindsided” Shines an Honest Light on Modern Teen Culture
| 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 the trackContinue reading ““Gripped 2: Blindsided” Shines an Honest Light on Modern Teen Culture”
Stacy Padula Named Top Global Impact Author of the Year for 2023
New York, New York, United States – 01-19-2023 – Stacy Padula, author, educator, counselor, and entrepreneur was recently selected by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) as the Top Global Impact Author of the Year for 2023. While inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an honor, choosing the Top GlobalContinue reading “Stacy Padula Named Top Global Impact Author of the Year for 2023”
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”
Fordham University Graduate Reviews ‘When Darkness Tries to Hide’ by Stacy Padula
“This book throws the readers completely into the MLH world on a deeper level than ever before and makes for a quick read as you will not be able to put it down!” – Reilly Fournier
“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”
Y.A. Fiction Novel Expertly Juxtaposes the Internal & External Struggles of Being a Modern-day Teenager
Written by Reilly Fournier, Falmouth, Massachusetts In the premiere of the series “Montgomery Lake High: The Right Person,” author Stacy Padula expertly juxtaposes both the internal and external struggles of being and becoming a modern day teenager. From addressing a growing drug epidemic amongst this generation to opening the door for conversations about self-reflection andContinue reading “Y.A. Fiction Novel Expertly Juxtaposes the Internal & External Struggles of Being a Modern-day Teenager”
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”
Q&A with Megan Farinacci on Stacy Padula’s ‘Gripped’ Characters
After reading Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors, Megan Farinacci, a senior at Newton Country Day School, was asked to share how her opinion of certain main characters has changed throughout the series.
Newton Country Day Senior Reviews ‘Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors’ by Stacy Padula
“The author’s ability to seamlessly connect several plot lines is unlike anything I have read. Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors is the best one yet, and I cannot wait to read Taylor’s Story next.” – Megan Farinacci
The Y.A. Page Tuner Parents Should Be Reading
“As a senior in high school, I highly recommend the book Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors, along with any of the books in the Gripped series by Stacy Padula, to parents and teens. Gripped 4 touches on heavy topics like drug and alcohol abuse, which are rarely talked about in schools across the country. It is important for teens to be knowledgeable on these topics and be able to share their knowledge with their peers for the good of their community.” – Megan Farinacci, Newton Country Day School
Reflecting on Taylor’s Story: The Gripped Characters
Written by Kyle Banker, University of Miami After reading the latest novel in Stacy Padula’s Gripped series, Kyle Banker was asked to share his opinion on some of the main characters. Taylor Taylor has dug himself into a deep hole within Bilotti’s drug dealing business. However, he is trying to get out of the gangContinue reading “Reflecting on Taylor’s Story: The Gripped Characters”
Teenage Author Isabelle Semas Recommends Y.A. Suspense Novel
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 friends piece togetherContinue reading “Teenage Author Isabelle Semas Recommends Y.A. Suspense Novel”
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