The Blessed
(Part of Blessed, The)
Illustrated by: Abbey Watkins
For Ages: 14 and up
From the author of the New York Times bestselling ghostgirl series, the start to a captivating and haunting teen trilogy about three girls who become entangled with an enigmatic boy—a boy who believes he is a saint.
What if martyrs and saints lived among us? And what if you were told you were one of them?
Meet Agnes, Cecilia, and Lucy. Three lost girls, each searching for something. But what they find is Beyond Belief.
What if martyrs and saints lived among us? And what if you were told you were one of them?
Meet Agnes, Cecilia, and Lucy. Three lost girls, each searching for something. But what they find is Beyond Belief.
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Book details:
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
- 416 pages |
- ISBN 9781442429512 |
- September 2012 |
- Grades 9 and up
$19.99 List Price
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Praise
“A good story that uses faith as a powerful narrative device. Combine that with first-rate characters, scheming powers that be, and a harrowing plot you have a book that has bestseller written all over it, in big gothic letters.”
– The Book Passage
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“A good story that uses faith as a powerful narrative device. Combine that with first-rate characters, scheming powers that be, and a harrowing plot you have a book that has bestseller written all over it, in big gothic letters.”– The Book Passage
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“Brooklyn is the perfect setting for this dark, gritty thriller...Readers can rest assured that while these young women may be saints, they are definitely not angels.”– Kirkus
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“Our new favorite dark, sexy rock-n-roll thriller. ”– SugarScape.com
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“Intriguing premise, fiery dialogue, and digs about celebrity-obsessed culture that moves at the speed of Twitter…”– Publishers Weekly
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“Hurley has given me the story I’ve wanted for years--one with strong females accepting their lot and living to their full potential.I will be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the second installment. For readers looking for a new story and for new characters to love and cheer for, then Agnes, CeCe, and Lucy are your next favorites.”– A Midsummer Night's Read
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“...Hurley brings her deadpan wit and blackest humor to the first tale in this trilogy about spirituality, sacrifice and supernatural romance.”– MTV Hollywood Crush
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“...A masterpiece. I wholeheartedly recommend The Blessed to you if you are interested in good writing, expert story telling, quirk and circumstance, or rock and roll.”– Bookalcious Pam
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“The Blessed is raw and gritty. It's keep you on the edge of your seat, trying to remember that you actually need to breathe.”– Beyond Books
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“The Blessed is creepy-cool.”– Bust Magazine
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“I loved the unexpected twists in the plot and suspense. I felt really invested in the characters and I felt like it’s one of those books you could read over and over and never tire of. Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down!”– Kara Hayward, star of Moonrise Kingdom
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3 “Agnes!” Martha wailed, clutching the pale arm of her only daughter. “Is he really worth it? Worth this?”
Agnes’s blank eyes were fixed on her mother as she went in and out of consciousness. Her body was unloaded from the back of the ambulance like a raw meat delivery to the local butcher. She was unable to muster the energy to raise her head or her voice in response. Blood soaked through to the pleather pad beneath her, collecting and then streaming toward her dark teal ballet flats before finally trickling down the stainless steel leg of the gurney.
“Agnes, answer me!” Martha... see more
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Actress Kara Hayward Reads THE BLESSED
A captivating and haunting new trilogy from the author of the New York Times bestselling ghostgirl series.
Actress Kara Hayward Reads THE BLESSED
THE BLESSED
