I have to get out of here.I’m drowning in this small town, in my parents’ tiny house filled with big rules and even bigger anger. And there’s only one thing that can get me out.Volleyball. But Shelby’s out to take everything I’ve worked for away from me over a stupid grudge.She won’t stop at sabotaging my volleyball position. No, she’s out for blood. That means she’ll attack me everywhere it … blood. That means she’ll attack me everywhere it counts. Volleyball, weightlifting, my friendships, and Kellum.
I’ve done everything, given everything, sacrificed everything I can to create a future for myself.
Will it be enough?
For a book that will grip your heart from page one, start reading Chasing Skye today. Fans of the Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky will fall for this first book in the Texas High Series!
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I’m really loving this new series by Kelsie Stelting. Skye is unlike most main characters and her story is unlike a lot of what’s hot right in YA contemporary romance, but her story is sooo worth reading. And what’s needed. Skye has never had it perfect or easy. Her home life is a disaster at best, but she has big dreams. So much stands in her way, though. It’s hard not to get completely pulled in and root for her. This series really is a testament to self-love and strength (and finding love along the way) in a world that is not anywhere near ideal. I’m also hooked on her writing style. It’s simply superb. Highly recommend.
Lonesome Skye is a story of a shy teenage girl struggling to make something positive in her life. Skye is an authentic character that I could relate to. We all have struggles, right? Though this story is not a romance, there are hints of along the way I felt were endearing. If you love young adult stories, you should definetly check this one out.
Lonesome Skye #1 – I usually don’t read much about this age group, but this is an excellent story about a high school junior and her trials. This is a well written, intriguing story filled with a gamut of emotions that keeps the reader rooting for the main character. All the characters are developing through out the story and I find their dialog realistic and mature instead of moronic. I didn’t like the way the book ended, but I assume there’s more to the story coming. It’s not a cliffhanger, but I did want to keep following her story. I’m interested in reading more by this writer; plus she understands and practices proper editing. I do wish I had read this book before All The Things He Left Behind, since one is past and the other future in some of these characters’ lives. 5*
Becoming Skye #2 – Starts right after Skye gets out of the hospital and she’s in her junior year of high school. Again, I don’t care too much for this age group, but I love what Ms. Stelting can do with the written word. Her vivid descriptions, her characters and their dramas, and how things are handle with a bit of maturity, instead of the usual stupidity so common today for characters of many ages.
This story is clean and with no sexual misbehavor, just young soon-to-be adults trying to make the best of their situations and lives. Skye is determined to succeed and even when the cards are stacked against her, she doesn’t fold and give in. She suffers the blow but comes back more determined and with new plans that she puts into action. Ms. Stelting also manages to edit her books with only a few errors, in this case, three words that should have been uppercase. 5*
All The Things He Left Behind – This is my first story by this author and I enjoyed it! It is well written and a pleasure to read an author’s work who understands the value proper punctuation and editing. The characters are developed just enough for the story. Ms. Stelting’s vivid descriptions keeps the reader immersed in Saf’s starting over. It’s almost like hearing a conversation on the front porch while drinking coffee with a friend. Has an overview of the story, which I appreciate knowing what the book is about before I read it.
The Art of Taking Chances – Short young adult romance stories from nine different authors. The stories run the gamut from enemies-to-lovers, best-friends-to-lovers, second chance, etc. Except for Kelsie, all these authors are new to me, although I recognize the names of Seven and Yesenia. I didn’t have time to read all the stories at this time; my apologies to the other contributors. 5*
Kelsie Stelting, Tell Me Something Real – I enjoy reading stories by Kelsie: she’s refreshing, fun and mature in her writings. This is a well written, interesting story about a high school aged female meeting a twenty-year-old young man at a stock tank on her ranch in Texas. I don’t care for this age group, but Kelsie always make her young characters interesting and mature (good sense) for their age. 5*