Five years ago, Nikki Caldwell’s world imploded when her father—beloved superhero The Eagle—broke his one rule and killed his archnemesis, Nightshade. Wracked with guilt, he vanished, leaving behind the teenage crime-fighting team he’d assembled… and a daughter burdened with a secret: the man he killed wasn’t Nightshade.
In the years that followed, Nikki buried her sidekick past. But when Nightshade resurfaces, it’s clear it’s with a deadly new plan: to eliminate every member of The Eagle’s former team. As time runs out, Nikki is forced to track down her estranged teammates who have scattered across the country, each trying to escape their past…and each other. Reconnecting means confronting old wounds, buried secrets, and the one truth none of them are ready for: everything they thought they knew about Nightshade was a lie, and the truth is darker than they expected.
Nikki thought she’d left that life behind.
But some legacies don’t die—they just wait for their moment.
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What the Readers Are Saying:
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Ashley’s writing is the perfect balance of heart, humor, and heartbreak. Sidekicks is no exception. A found family story wrapped in childhood trauma, kids forced to grow up too fast, and the impossible pressure of being a superhero before you even know who you are.
I loved this story! Nikki and Toby forever ❤️
Nikki is instantly relatable, and the banter among the other characters is perfectly on point. And of course, it wouldn’t be an Ashley Skolrud book without a touch of twisted. Those poor birdies!
If you love character-driven superhero stories with depth, darkness, and a whole lot of heart, Sidekicks needs to be on your TBR! ~RomanceEntranced
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This book grabbed me from the very first page. Nikki’s struggle with her father’s past and the secret she carries gives the story real emotional depth. The reunion of the old team is messy, heartfelt, and filled with tension, making every scene feel alive.
The Nightshade twist completely caught me off guard and kept me turning the pages late into the night.
Fast paced, full of heart, and packed with surprises. If you enjoy superhero stories with real emotion and high stakes, this one is a must read ~Lyra
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Sidekicks was a fast-paced, emotional ride that blends superhero action with deep character relationships in a really engaging way. I loved how the story focused not just on saving the day, but on the aftermath of being young heroes — the guilt, distance, and secrets that pulled the team apart over the years.
Nikki was a strong and relatable main character, and her struggle between wanting a normal life and being pulled back into her past felt real and compelling. The found family dynamic was definitely the highlight for me. Watching the estranged teammates slowly reconnect, confront old wounds, and learn to trust each other again added so much heart to the story.
The mystery surrounding Nightshade kept me hooked, and the twists were genuinely surprising. The pacing stayed tight with plenty of tension, especially as the danger closed in and the stakes kept rising. ~ A. Paige
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