"A good story that uses faith as a powerful narrative device. Combine that with first-rate characters, scheming powers that be, and a harrowing plot you have a book that has bestseller written all over it, in big gothic letters."

– The Book Passage

“Brooklyn is the perfect setting for this dark, gritty thriller...Readers can rest assured that while these young women may be saints, they are definitely not angels."

– Kirkus

“Our new favorite dark, sexy rock-n-roll thriller.”

– SugarScape.com

“Intriguing premise, fiery dialogue, and digs about celebrity-obsessed culture that moves at the speed of Twitter…”

– Publishers Weekly

"Hurley has given me the story I’ve wanted for years—one with strong females accepting their lot and living to their full potential.

I will be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the second installment. For readers looking for a new story and for new characters to love and cheer for, then Agnes, CeCe, and Lucy are your next favorites."

– A Midsummer Night's Read

"...Hurley brings her deadpan wit and blackest humor to the first tale in this trilogy about spirituality, sacrifice and supernatural romance."

– MTV Hollywood Crush

"...A masterpiece. I wholeheartedly recommend The Blessed to you if you are interested in good writing, expert story telling, quirk and circumstance, or rock and roll.

– Bookalcious Pam

"The Blessed is raw and gritty. It's keep you on the edge of your seat, trying to remember that you actually need to breathe."

– Beyond Books

"The Blessed is creepy-cool."

– Bust Magazine

"I loved the unexpected twists in the plot and suspense. I felt really invested in the characters and I felt like it’s one of those books you could read over and over and never tire of. Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down!"

– Kara Hayward, star of Moonrise Kingdom