The Blessed by Tonya Hurley is a unique tale of saints in the modern world. The story pulls you into an action packed tale of four teenagers looking for redemption while battling their inner demons.
One fateful night in Brooklyn, three young women end up in the hospital. They have little in common. Agnes is a typical teen who attempted suicide. CeCe is a musician who drowned in a pothole. Lucy is a celebutante who overdosed. But by the time they leave, they all have something in common. The three girls each leave with an expensive antique chaplet but only CeCe saw Sebastian, the boy who left them behind. But soon enough all four of them are drawn to Our Lady of Perpetual Blood during a fierce three-day storm. That’s when things get weird.
The girls are drawn into a modern day version of martyrdom by the enigmatic Sebastian and they are caught in a battle with an evil psychiatrist. Each of the main characters is flawed and not always likable, but that only adds to the story. The characters each have a purpose and an inner demon they have to battle. The story telling is witty and well crafted. The novel moves quickly, sometimes too quickly, which makes some plot points confusing. Despite the minor pacing issues, the book remains engaging.
The story is very different from other books in the YA market. Injected with dark undertones and iconic imagery, The Blessed will appeal to many readers, especially those looking for something unique.
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About the Author
Tonya Hurley is the New York Times best-selling author of the highly acclaimed “ghostgirl“ book series; creator, writer and producer of animated and live action hit television series; writer and director of independent films; writer and director of commercials for Playstation, Gameboy and Warner Home Video; and creator of groundbreaking videogames. Her new young adult trilogy, THE BLESSED, will be released by Simon and Schuster in Fall 2012.
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