Sidetracked by SK Kelley

YA Fantasy, 2021 by Bleeding Heart Books, 455 Pages

What I Didn’t Like:

Shades of stories you’ve heard before are definitely there.
I wanted Jayde to have a bit more backbone. While it’s relatable (I’ll come back to that in a second) it’s definitely frustrating when she seems to shrink back from any kind of confrontation. I’m hoping she grows to stand up for herself a bit in later books in the series.
Unanswered questions. Actually, considering this is the first in a series it’s not really a bad thing. But you have a LOT of questions left unanswered at the end of this one.

Intense. This one grabbed my attention really quickly and didn’t let up. It’s intense and fast-paced which works for the story we’re hearing.
All of the redflags in the “relationship” combined with all the things mentioned in the content warning were important to the story being told. Nothing reads like a gimmick or a way to drag in readers. It’s authentic and relatable even when it’s being fantastical.
Great wind up for the first book. I’m intrigued, I want to know more, and I have SO MANY QUESTIONS. This one will definitely get you into the series and then keep you reading.

Fantasy fans, specifically those who like paranormal leanings, will love this one.
If you were/are a fan of the Warrior series, liked the general idea of Twilight, and want more paranormal stories like those … get this one.

This is a great first book in this new fantasy trilogy and I can’t wait to get my hands on book 2.