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Today I’m excited to participate in the Teaser Tour of ‘Who
R U Really?’ by Margo Kelly. ‘Who R U Really?’ is a young adult thriller and is
out now.
R U Really?’ by Margo Kelly. ‘Who R U Really?’ is a young adult thriller and is
out now.
Margo Kelly’s Debut ‘Who R U Really’ was Ripped from a real life experience..
After her daughter narrowly survived a man she met in an
online role-playing game, Kelly wrote a breathless young adult thriller with
the hopes of helping others spot and unmask internet predators.
online role-playing game, Kelly wrote a breathless young adult thriller with
the hopes of helping others spot and unmask internet predators.
When a Nampa, Idaho, police detective said to Margo
Kelly’s daughter, “It is your job to tell others—your real everyday friends
that you go to school with—tell them what happened to you, so nothing like this
can happen to them.” … she agreed.
Kelly’s daughter, “It is your job to tell others—your real everyday friends
that you go to school with—tell them what happened to you, so nothing like this
can happen to them.” … she agreed.
“My daughter is my hero,” Kelly said, “for being willing
to share her personal choices, conversations, and feelings in order to help
others, regardless of the negative judgment she might receive as a result.”
Additionally, Kelly realized if she wrote a novel about her daughter’s
experience, they could help more people avoid the trappings of internet
predators. Who R U Really? is primarily a work of fiction, but the essence of
the plot is what happened when Kelly’s daughter was nearly abducted. The
fictional elements are based on what has happened to young women across the
country on a too frequent basis.
to share her personal choices, conversations, and feelings in order to help
others, regardless of the negative judgment she might receive as a result.”
Additionally, Kelly realized if she wrote a novel about her daughter’s
experience, they could help more people avoid the trappings of internet
predators. Who R U Really? is primarily a work of fiction, but the essence of
the plot is what happened when Kelly’s daughter was nearly abducted. The
fictional elements are based on what has happened to young women across the
country on a too frequent basis.
“Inspired by her own daughter’s terrifying story, Kelly
has painted a realistic picture of how a smart girl can get caught up in
something dangerous online,” said the School Library Journal “Guaranteed to give
readers goosebumps—particularly as events heat up toward the end. … A good
choice for families to read together.”
has painted a realistic picture of how a smart girl can get caught up in
something dangerous online,” said the School Library Journal “Guaranteed to give
readers goosebumps—particularly as events heat up toward the end. … A good
choice for families to read together.”
According to the Fall Preview issue of Kirkus Reviews,
“Thea’s mistakes, while frustrating to encounter, are frighteningly plausible,
and the relationships among characters are well–fleshed out, especially between
mother and daughter. Kelly’s first novel is a suspenseful page-turner with
multiple suspects, a little bit of romance, and a strong but not overbearing
message.”
“Thea’s mistakes, while frustrating to encounter, are frighteningly plausible,
and the relationships among characters are well–fleshed out, especially between
mother and daughter. Kelly’s first novel is a suspenseful page-turner with
multiple suspects, a little bit of romance, and a strong but not overbearing
message.”
About the Book:
(Ages 12-18)
When Thea discovers a new role-playing game online, she
breaks her parents’ rules to play. And in the world of the game, Thea falls for
an older boy named Kit whose smarts and savvy can’t defeat his near-suicidal
despair. Soon, he’s texting her, asking her to meet him, and talking in vague
ways about how they can be together forever. As much as she suspects that this
is wrong, Thea is powerless to resist Kit’s allure, and hurtles toward the very
fate her parents feared most. ‘Who R U Really? will
excite you and scare you, as Thea’s life spins out of control.
breaks her parents’ rules to play. And in the world of the game, Thea falls for
an older boy named Kit whose smarts and savvy can’t defeat his near-suicidal
despair. Soon, he’s texting her, asking her to meet him, and talking in vague
ways about how they can be together forever. As much as she suspects that this
is wrong, Thea is powerless to resist Kit’s allure, and hurtles toward the very
fate her parents feared most. ‘Who R U Really? will
excite you and scare you, as Thea’s life spins out of control.
“Kelly has painted
a realistic picture of how a smart girl can get caught up in something
dangerous online. … Guaranteed to give readers goosebumps.”
a realistic picture of how a smart girl can get caught up in something
dangerous online. … Guaranteed to give readers goosebumps.”
— School Library Journal (http://www.bookverdict.com)
“Thea’s mistakes,
while frustrating to encounter, are frighteningly plausible, and the
relationships among characters are well–fleshed out, especially between mother
and daughter. Kelly’s first novel is a suspenseful page-turner.”
while frustrating to encounter, are frighteningly plausible, and the
relationships among characters are well–fleshed out, especially between mother
and daughter. Kelly’s first novel is a suspenseful page-turner.”
— Kirkus Reviews (www.kirkusreviews.com)
For more information about this book please visit Amazon, Barnes & Noble, AdamsMediaStore and Goodreads.
About the Author:
Margo Kelly is a native of the Northwest and currentlyresides in Idaho. A veteran public speaker, she is now actively pursuing her
love of writing. ‘Who R U Really?’ is her first novel. Margo welcomes the
opportunities to speak to youth groups, library groups, and book clubs.
For more information about ‘Who R U Really?’ and Margo Kelly please visit her website, Goodreads, Twitter and Facebook.
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