Snapped

De: Jacci Turner

Narrado por: Samantha Norbury

Ari Wren has a great life: Two best friends and a family she loves.

Cade Waters is by far the most popular guy at Sierra High School. Why then has he suddenly noticed Ari, a freshman nobody? Her friends are surprised by his attention and more than a little jealous. As Ari finds herself falling for Cade, his requests become more intimate and personal. Ari feels confused and unsure about what to do.

Follow Ari as she navigates budding romance, tough decisions, betrayal, and a trip to an island in this young adult story of growing up the hard way.

©2018 Jacci Turner (P)2024 Jacci Turner

A Wonderful, Timely Listen

SNAPPED by prolific author Jacci Turner is a total hit. It’s a super relatable YA novel that dives into the pressure of growing up with social media constantly in the mix. Jacci Turner, as always, nails it with her writing. She really understands what it’s like to be a teenager these days, and this story hits hard.

Ari, a shy freshman, suddenly catches the attention of Cade Waters, the most popular guy at school. But what starts as a thrilling crush quickly becomes more complicated as Cade asks her to do something she is uncomfortable with on Snapchat. Watching Ari figure out what to do next—between feeling flattered, confused, and definitely freaked out—is gripping and very relatable. The story reveals the complicated role social media plays in our lives (particularly in young people’s lives) and the ever-present power that peer pressure has over them.

I listened to this story on audio, and Samantha Norbury’s narration is fantastic. She does an amazing job bringing Ari to life, making you feel like you’re right there with her, experiencing all the awkward, intense moments.

If you’re into stories about growing up, relationships, and the tough choices that come with it, SNAPPED is definitely worth a read (or listen). The novel features a diverse cast of characters, and Jacci Turner really knows how to draw you in. Add in Samantha Norbury’s awesome performance, and this one’s a winner. Highly recommend.

The message behind this is fantastic

I was not a fan of the story however I’m glad I stuck your heart the message behind this and the growth the FMC goes through is both beautiful and inspiring.

Vital YA Listen on Consent and Standing Up

Single Narration by Samantha Norbury

Tropes:
Coming-of-Age
Popular Boy / Quiet Girl
High School Hierarchy
Toxic Friendships

This story follows a freshman named Ari. She has a great family and close friends who suddenly catches the eye of Cade Waters, a junior and the most popular guy at Sierra High. His requests on Snap Chat become increasingly intimate and personal, Ari is left confused and unsure of how to protect her boundaries

This novella is incredibly important for tweens, teens, boys, and girls to listen to. It shines a necessary light on the power of consent, respecting boundaries, and having the courage to stand up and take action for peers who have been taken advantage of. Narrator Samantha Norbury gives an incredible performance, masterfully capturing the distinct personalities and emotional growth of these characters.

A huge thank you to Samantha Norbury and author Jacci Turner for this audio copy!

really enjoyed this story

I couldn't walk away from this one, it took me back to when I was a teen and I loved the fact that it had some amazing messages in it that adolescents deal with. The Narrator really kept me drawn in also. It's been a long time since I have read a YA book, I can honestly say I throughly enjoyed this one 😊🥰

An Empowering Story for Tween and Teen Girls

A relatable story about an average girl balancing the excitement of being validated online with her own boundaries. Great voices and characters, male and female. Highly recommend for tweens, teens, and parents.