Awards

• Commended for INSPYs the Bloggers Awards for Excellence in Faith-Driven Literature (Young Adult Fiction) 2010

Overview

Seventeen-year-old Olivia Peters is absolutely over the moon when her literary idol, the celebrated novelist and much-adored local priest Mark D. Brendan, selects her from hundreds of other applicants as the winner of his writing contest. Not only is she invited to take his class at the local university; she also gets one-on-one sessions with him to polish her story and prepare it for publication. But the writing sessions escalate into emails, and texts, and IMs, and gifts, and social events. What was once a delightful opportunity has become a dreadful burden. What kind of game is Father Mark playing? And how on earth can she get out of it?

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Freitas, author of the successful debut The Possibilities of Sainthood (2008), deftly catches the claustrophobia, uncertainty, and self-doubt that come with an obsessive relationship. The interwoven comparisons to Thomas Merton's affair with a young woman add heft to this fast, chilling read. -- Booklist <br> Young women who have found themselves the object of obsession will relate to the protagonist's ordeal and be inspired by her decision to speak out no matter the consequences. -- Publishers Weekly <br> This novel will resonate with teens who struggle with what appear to be impossible situations and come to terms with the desire to receive attention however unwanted it may be. -- School Library Journal <br> Figuring out when attention has become inappropriate is a tough call for people of all ages, and this will engender a lot of discussion among readers on the issue, making it particularly suitable for a book-club entry. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books <br> The bo

Author Information

DONNA FREITAS's first novel was ""The Possibilities of Sainthood,"" a ""Miami Herald ""Best Book of the Year. Her next book, ""The Survival Kit,"" will be available from FSG in Fall 2011. She lives in New York City.

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