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Secrets They Never Told

By Kayla Hicks

When tragedy strikes, Sadi is left orphaned and adrift, forced to live with her estranged aunt as her college dreams crumble. But as she grapples with loss and rejection, a long-hidden family secret emerges, threatening to unravel her world completely.

After losing her parents in a tragic accident, Sadi's life takes a sudden turn as she moves in with her unfamiliar aunt, Hayley. Rejected by every college she applied to, Sadi faces the daunting task of breaking the news to Aunt Hayley that she's not ready to leave.

As Sadi navigates grief and uncertainty with the help of her best friend Parker, a shocking revelation shakes the foundation of her existence. Hidden family secrets come to light, forcing Sadi to confront her past and question everything she thought she knew about herself.

In a quest for truth and self-discovery, Sadi must confront her deepest fears and embrace the uncertain future that awaits her. With each revelation, she edges closer to understanding her true identity and finding the strength to forge her own path forward.

“First off I wanted to start by saying that this was another great YA contemporary read. I love the friends-to-lovers trope and especially where one person is secretly pining after the other one.”- Eleanor Leung

“I don't remember what chapter, but it was like 'the thousands of memories stored in our brains but only so many are recalled with such clarity' is honestly one of the most poignant lines I've read in a fiction book. Truly, the first time I read that I reread it and then just had to sit with it because it was so good. There were a few in this book that were very thoughtful and it just added to the richness of the writing.”- Lorelei Riffe

"The next Colleen Hoover? It may be! You’ll love this one! "- Florence Nunn

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters bring you right in and I love that the reader picks up the history of Sadi, our protagonist, through a series of flashbacks. An engaging story about love, sacrifice, and coming of age. I look forward to reading more from this talented writer.

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  • Kayla Hicks

    You can find Hicks outdoors with her husband and daughter, her nose in a good book, or playing video games. Some of her favorite books include Under the Never Sky, 28 and a Half Wishes, and anything by Colleen Hoover. Writing however is her greatest passion and has been since high school. Hicks is also the author of Kale Stone: An Outliers Tale available on Amazon.You can find Hicks outdoors with her husband and daughter, her nose in a good book, or playing video games. Some of her favorite books include Under the Never Sky, 28 and a Half Wishes, and anything by Colleen Hoover. Writing however is her greatest passion and has been since high school. Hicks is also the author of Kale Stone: An Outliers Tale available on Amazon.