Sidelined
Sidelined by Kara Bietz is a young adult fiction novel published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2021. This 304-page book is written in English and explores the emotional landscape of high school life, focusing on themes of love, friendship, and the pressures of sports. The story follows Julian Jackson, a senior at Crenshaw County High School in Meridien, Texas, whose singular focus is on football as he aims for a college scholarship. However, his plans are disrupted when Elijah Vance reenters his life, stirring up past emotions and unresolved tensions.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of relationships and personal growth against the backdrop of high school football. As Julian grapples with his feelings for Elijah, who was once his best friend, the story unfolds with themes of redemption and the struggle to reconcile past mistakes. The book addresses social themes relevant to young adults, including friendship, romance, and the challenges of navigating one’s identity in a small town. With its engaging plot and relatable characters, Sidelined presents a poignant exploration of the intersection between personal aspirations and emotional connections.
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An emotional YA romance about small town secrets, high school football, and broken hearts.
Julian Jackson has a short to-do list for his senior year at Crenshaw County High School in Meridien, Texas: football, football, and more football. He knows he’s only got one chance to earn a college scholarship and make it out of his small town, and keeping his head down, his grades up, and his cleats on the field is that one chance. And then Elijah Vance walks back into his life, throwing all of his carefully-laid plans into a tailspin.
Elijah and Julian used to be best friends, maybe even on their way to something more than just friends. But three years ago, Elijah broke into the school to steal money from the coach’s office, and Julian was the one who turned him in. After that, Elijah and his family disappeared without a trace. And now he’s back, sitting at Julian’s grandmother’s kitchen table. But time and distance haven’t erased all of their feelings, and Elijah knows that he finally has a chance to prove to Julian that he’s not the same person he was three years ago. But with secrets still growing between them and an uncertain future barreling towards them, it may be harder to lean on each other than they thought.
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