Shackled

Shackled

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After shy, quiet Lucy and her family move from their small hometown in Minnesota to Seattle, Washington, she is surprised when Ryan, the most popular boy at school, asks her out. Soon, she is swept up in a whirlwind romance and her naive and trusting nature allows her to fall head over heels in love with her too-good-to-be-true suitor. Suddenly, Lucy finds herself enraptur...more
Paperback, 204 pages
Published June 1st 2012 by acacia publishing
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Alexis ~*Too many books, not enough time*~
Spoiler Free Review
4.5 STARS

Disturbing, Creepy and Scary
Have you ever seen Sleeping with the Enemy?
Well this book is a teenage up to date version.

' As i focus on taking one Breath at a time, the pounding of our footsteps on the damp pavement reminds me of a wildly beating heart and I find myself comimg back again and again to one thought. How did I get in this mess? Then with sickening clarity
i remeber. Oh, yeah, i was the new kid.


Shackled has a young girl falling in love with the wrong guy.
Lu...more
Wanda (Good Choice Reading)
This was a powerful novel. At the end of the book the author wrote a note describing how abuse affected her. And basically her sister was abused and she mentioned a time that he beat her. That one incident she mentioned made me cry. Cry with pain at what I avoided and many other women didn't. Raw and intense.


Here's the full review:

To be honest, when I picked up Shackled I wasn't sure what to expect. But I really enjoyed this story. This book puts a shine on domestic abuse. Any kind of abuse is...more
Michelle
o.O GO READ NOW! Oh how I wish I could write my full review NOW. But I'm on a blog tour so must wait! All I can say is. I finished it in less than 2 hrs. I Gripped my nook the whole time. And I cried. Oh man.. And this is from a reader who tends NOT to like contemporaries!

- As many of you know, Contemporaries are not something I tend to venture into when it comes to reviewing. However when Angela inquired about me reviewing shackled, and shared information about Respect month, I felt like this...more
Misty Baker
***4.5 Stars***


I remember once, when I was really young, having a conversation with my grandfather about strength.

“Your eyes are the strongest part of your body Misty. You remember that and you’ll be just fine.” He said to me.

I thought he was out of his mind (of course) since (not only) was I dumb and completely naive, but he towered over most men I knew. 6 foot tall and made of stone, only second to my father he was the most intimidating person I knew. Insisting that my eyes, (the same eyes tha...more
Avery Olive
I loved Angela Carlings Unbreakable Love, I thought it was a sweet, sensual love story touching on the paranormal but I was blown away by her latest novel Shackled.

After reading the back cover blurb you get a small sense of what the novel is about, I knew what I was getting into, sort of, but once I read the dedication, I knew I had to sit down and read it right away.

This is a story of triumph. It tugs at your heart because sadly this subject isn’t given the attention it deserves. So often are...more
Steffy
Stars: 2.5/5

Shackled is a very disturbing book…because of the subject it’s dealing with: Abusive relationships. I had seen a Tyra show a few years ago about naïve high school girls getting into these abusive relationships.
You get Lucy point of view along with Ryan the…’abuser’ you see them get into that unhealthy spiral, Lucy is not aware of how far he is going until it’s almost too late and how he doesn’t even realize how messed up he really is.
I think every teenage girl should read that book…...more
Antonia ♥
‘’Shackled’’ is one of the best books I have EVER read. After reading it, I became an emotional wreck. The story is so complex and beautiful, you will beg for more, believe me. But the most important thing is that ‘’Shackled’’ has an important message for everybody. Unfortunately, nowadays, many girls are in Lucy’s situation and it’s not OK. If you read this book, you will be dumbfounded.

Everything changed when Lucy Taylor moved with her family in a new town. She was the new girl and HE put his...more
ABookVacation
Carling writes a compelling novel that had me on pins and needles. Lucy is a very naive teenager, as many teenagers are, and her story is extremely compelling—one I think all females should read, especially as abuse in relationships comes in all forms and crosses all age barriers. This isn’t just a book for teens, but for all women.

I found myself, on many an occasion, vocally chiding the characters, especially Lucy, as the novel progressed. Unfortunately, Lucy tends to make poor decision after p...more
Tamsen
I really enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down. I think every Mother of a teen, a teen or dating Woman should read it. It is about a teenager who moves to a new city and finds the most popular boy in school is interested in her. She can't believe it! He seems almost to good to be true. The longer the romance goes the more she begins to "feel" like something is not right.
Very well written and good character development. It is scary how fast we can get involved with someone without really kno...more
Jennifer
Absolutely chilling and realistic. My 14 year old daughter read this book first and insisted that I read it. The author's comment in the Author's Notes that abusive relationships are not typically addressed in the high school setting is extremely relevant. Young relationships are often where the pattern of lifetime abusive relationships can start. Shackled is a very well written book, and I highly recommend that teens and parent's of teens read this book. I consider this book acceptable for even...more
Alis Bookshelf
This is one of those books that I wish I could bring to the high schools in my area and hand out to every girl that goes there. Shackled, is a very compelling story about a girl who is new and town and ends up falling for the hot guy in school. But, danger is right around the corner and she doesn't see it.

The topic in this compelling and non preachy book is domestic abuse, more specifically boyfriend abuse. Its a hard topic to read and the author does an amazing job at painting both sides of the...more
Irinna
THIS IS JUST A SMALL PART OF THE REVIEW. HERE IT IS THE LINK FOR THE WHOLE ONE: http://bookaholic29.blogspot.ro/2012/...


Oana: Finally, here we have the review of Shackled. So, Irina, I have read Shackled before you did, and I kinda had my steady oppinion. I tend to think you got a bit different oppinion from mine. Did you have any initial expectations from Shackled?

Irina: Hey. I'm glad you asked me this. Okey, I really didn't know what to think about Angela's book. I haven't read a synopsis or r...more
PopcornReads
ARC Giveaway & Review: We’re participating in the Indie Author Giveaway Hop, and are delighted to have Shackled by Angela Carling as our giveaway. This is Angela’s second book and it covers a very important subject, domestic abuse – specifically boyfriend abuse; however, it does that in a way that doesn’t lecture or preach. The way we’re taught to be as girls sets us up, no matter how smart or competent or self-confident we seem, to easily fall prey to the predators in this world. This is a...more
Autumn Review
I'm going to start by saying that as a mother, this was an emotional read for me. I kept picturing my daughter or nieces responding this way to a boy and it made me hurt. I'm going to try very hard not to reveal any spoilers, but you may get the idea based on my feelings.

Lucy. I liked her as a character, but also felt like she was a bit naive, therefore making bad choices. She never really had a boyfriend before, so when Ryan starts paying attention to her, she feels special. I get that. I tota...more
Haley ~ YA-Aholic
SOOOOO Good!!!!!!! :D Full review coming soon!!
Oana Ungureanu
Oana: Finally, here we have the review of Shackled. So, Irina, I have read Shackled before you did, and I kinda had my steady oppinion. I tend to think you got a bit different oppinion from mine. Did you have any initial expectations from Shackled?

Irina: Hey. I'm glad you asked me this. Okey, I really didn't know what to think about Angela's book. I haven't read a synopsis or reviews or other stuff, I wanted to be surprised..And I was surprised. And hell yeah, I really enjoyed the book. But you...more
Amanda (Born Bookish)
New girl Lucy moves to Washington with her family when her dad gets a new job. When the good looking and seemingly perfect, Ryan gives her a tour of the school, Lucy immediately falls for him. Their relationship moves at super speed before Lucy realizes just how deep she’s gotten herself, only by then it’s too late.

I was a little nervous about reading this book, knowing it focused on an abusive relationship, but I think the author handled the subject really well: portraying the ugliness of abuse...more
Sara
Shackled is a book about abuse and controlling behavior. This book was very good and well written. Lucy and her family have just moved to Washington, and on her first day of school she meets the charming Ryan. Soon he is asking her out and she is very intrigued by him and thinks she is in love. But soon Ryan's behavior starts to change, and soon Lucy is feeling scared and trapped. It even includes and anklet to keep track of her location at all times, and she is trapped wearing jeans to hide it...more
The Sweet Bookshelf
Let me first say that for some reason I kept thinking there would be a paranormal aspect to this book. Without that it would be an abuse story. Having been through an abusive childhood, if I'd know it, I wouldn't have read it at all. I don't like to think about it. I feel the summary should mention something about that.


Lucy is likeable enough. But, I didn't feel that bond I usually get with a character. I wanted to know her more. The story is mainly told through her point of view except for a f...more
Mlpmom (Book Reviewer)
To say this was a powerful novel would be an understatement. This was so much more.

This novel was truly so well written. So well voiced.

Sensitive topis of abuse can be so hard to write about but Carling handles this so well that it will blow your mind.

I am actually a little speechless to be honest. Maybe I should just say that the characters in this book are completely unforgettable and that I will be thinking about them for a very long time. Long after the book has been put down and long after...more
Patricia (Patricia's Particularity)
While I have not had the chance, yet, I was dying to read her first novel Unbreakable Love (the cover is hot!). So imagine how thrilled I was when Angela Carling asked me review her new book Shackled. On the first day of her new school, Lucy notices Ryan... and he notices her. Quickly they become inseparable. Lucy notices little things about Ryan almost immediately that make her a little uneasy. Lucy also starts to notice Ryan's best friend, Mason.

I was impressed by how Angela Carling tackled su...more
Pavlina Michou
This story was so realistic. I liked Lucy as a character, but also felt like she was a bit naive.Though I admit that I am not a fan of Ryan in the least, obtaining his viewpoint did put the novel in perspective and explained a lot to me in terms of his actions, especially as I began to understand his home life. Highly recommended for anyone!
Reading, Eating & Dreaming
Review to come...
Ainsley Carling
Shackled is a thrilling story that has big turns you won't see coming. Lucy is very vulnerable. That is how she falls into control freak Ryan's trap. Like father like son because Ryan's father is the same way a control freak. I thought the biggest twist was at the end when Ryan's mom stands up to his dad. But you won't see it coming. Nobody did. There is also parts that will make your skin crawl but it brings up a topic (abuse) that isn't talked about enough.
Kristina
Review coming soon!
Wrathsqueen
My review of Shackled and a guest post from Angela Carling: http://wrathsqueensbooks.blogspot.co....
Rachel80live.co.uk
this book was such a good read
Keith
May 21, 2013 Keith marked it as to-read
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May 14, 2013 K marked it as to-read
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Raised in Palm Springs California. A desert rat that writes Young Adult novels and loves all kitties and her family. Can be bribed with chocolate. Published books, Unbreakable Love, Shackled and Becoming Bryn.
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