Review:
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, June 15, 2013:
"Parker doesn't pull punches, indicating a level of brutality that will appropriately disturb even as it successfully conveys Lyla's complete entrapment in the Community. Compelling and not that distant from real-world cults that have ended in tragedy."
Publishers Weekly, June 10, 2013:
"Parker skillfully explores the mindset and inner workings of an apocalyptic cult, steadily building toward the inevitable moment of truth...As for the apocalypse itself, Parker keeps things suitably ambiguous, resulting in a complex, intriguing tale rooted in real-world events."
"A tense psychological thriller that will leave you gasping for breath as you race to the very last page."
--Gretchen McNeil, author of "Ten"
"An awesome, creepy book that reminds me of my favorite cult films while still being surprising."
--HelloGiggles.com
"Compelling. . . . This absorbing examination of a cult focuses on a teenage girl who begins to doubt their leader."
--"Kirkus Reviews," Starred
"I highly recommend "Gated" to fans of contemporary fiction with a twist. This one has a bit of everything--mystery, intense action, real life issues, and romance."
--"My Book Addiction" (blog)
"After the last page is turned, the question will linger: 'Could I ever be deceived like this?'"
--"SLJ"
"Highly recommended for fans of YA thrillers and contemporary fiction."
--"A Dream Within a Dream" (blog)
"Every once in a while a book comes along that leaves you reeling. Speechless. Shocked. Nothing you say will do it justice. "Gated" is that book. Chilling, horrifying, but beautiful. A MUST read."
--Lilybloombooks.com
"Action-packed and full of suspense. . . . It's new and fresh, a step away from everything that's out there right now."
--"Me, My Shelf, and I" (blog)
"A complex, intriguing tale rooted in real-world events."
--"Publishers Weekly"
"Mysterious, entrancing and dark, "Gated" brings in just the right amount of paced storytelling with the edge-of-your-reading-seats sense of suspense."
--TeenReads.com
"An absolutely enrapturing book . . . I couldn't put it down."
--"In Libris Veritas" (blog)
An entertaining and unique entry in a sea of generic YA novels."
--"Fiction Frenzy" (blog)
"If you need a summer thriller read with a smartly woven plot and a lamb-to-lion main character, then this book is for you."
--"Great Imaginations" (blog)
"An absolutely fascinating read with an original concept and an absolutely brilliant villain! Different with just the right touch of chilling."
--"Fiction Freak" (blog)
"Entertaining throughout."
--Examiner.com
A tense psychological thriller that will leave you gasping for breath as you race to the very last page.
Gretchen McNeil, author of "Ten"
An awesome, creepy book that reminds me of my favorite cult films while still being surprising.
HelloGiggles.com
Compelling. . . . This absorbing examination of a cult focuses on a teenage girl who begins to doubt their leader.
"Kirkus Reviews," Starred
I highly recommend "Gated" to fans of contemporary fiction with a twist. This one has a bit of everything mystery, intense action, real life issues, and romance.
"My Book Addiction" (blog)
After the last page is turned, the question will linger: Could I ever be deceived like this?
"SLJ"
Highly recommended for fans of YA thrillers and contemporary fiction.
"A Dream Within a Dream" (blog)
Every once in a while a book comes along that leaves you reeling. Speechless. Shocked. Nothing you say will do it justice. "Gated" is that book. Chilling, horrifying, but beautiful. A MUST read.
Lilybloombooks.com
Action-packed and full of suspense. . . . It s new and fresh, a step away from everything that s out there right now.
"Me, My Shelf, and I" (blog)
A complex, intriguing tale rooted in real-world events.
"Publishers Weekly"
Mysterious, entrancing and dark, "Gated" brings in just the right amount of paced storytelling with the edge-of-your-reading-seats sense of suspense.
TeenReads.com
An absolutely enrapturing book . . . I couldn t put it down.
"In Libris Veritas" (blog)
An entertaining and unique entry in a sea of generic YA novels.
"Fiction Frenzy" (blog)
If you need a summer thriller read with a smartly woven plot and a lamb-to-lion main character, then this book is for you.
"Great Imaginations" (blog)
An absolutely fascinating read with an original concept and an absolutely brilliant villain! Different with just the right touch of chilling.
"Fiction Freak" (blog)
Entertaining throughout.
Examiner.com"
About the Author:
AMY CHRISTINE PARKER writes full-time from her home near Tampa, Florida, where she lives with her husband, their two daughters, and one ridiculously fat cat. Visit her at amychristineparker.com and follow her on Twitter @amychristinepar.
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