The Sidekicks, Will Kostakis
The Sidekicks, Will Kostakis
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The Sidekicks

Author: Will Kostakis

Narrator: David Linski, Tom Bromhead, P. J. Ochlan

Unabridged: 7 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/31/2017


Synopsis

Ryan, Harley, and Miles are very different people—the swimmer, the rebel, and the nerd. All they’ve ever had in common is Isaac, their shared best friend.When Isaac dies unexpectedly, the three boys must come to terms with their grief and the impact Isaac had on each of their lives. In his absence, Ryan, Harley, and Miles discover things about one another they never saw before and realize there may be more tying them together than just Isaac. In this intricately woven story told in three parts, award-winning Australian author Will Kostakis makes his American debut with a heartwarming, masterfully written novel about grief, self-discovery, and the connections that tie us all together.

About Will Kostakis

Will Kostakis’ first novel, Loathing Lola, was released when he was just nineteen, and his second, The First Third, won the 2014 Gold Inky Award. It was also shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award and Australian Prime Minister’s Literary Award. As a high school student, he won Sydney Morning Herald Young Writer of the Year for a collection of short stories.

About David Linski

David Linski (a.k.a. David Ligudzinski and David Atlas) is a graduate of the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, Australia. He has numerous voice-over credits, an extensive theatrical résumé, and has starred in short and feature films both in the United States and Australia.

About Tom Bromhead

Tom Bromhead is a uniquely international voice artist. Having grown up in Australia and England has given him an ear for accents and characters, including the GEICO Gecko, whom he voiced for several years. Tom has also starred in commercials and performed voices for video games and animated series. He lives in Los Angeles.

About P. J. Ochlan

P. J. Ochlan is an actor and voiceover artist who has narrated hundreds of audiobooks and is the recipient of an Audie Award and several AudioFile Earphones Awards.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Neeks

I managed to not shed a tear the entire time and then the last page broke me. I NEED MORE......more

Goodreads review by Michael

Ugh this book made me silently cry to myself on the subway. It was beautiful and painful. Thanks A LOT Will Kostakis......more

Goodreads review by Tilly

This book is sitting heavily on my heart right now. I just finished The Sidekicks - one minutes and thirteen seconds ago - and I'm experiencing all the feels. This book was honest, heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Written from three perspectives from three friends you watch how people d......more


Quotes

“A hypnotic story of friendship, loss, grief, self-discovery, and—most of all—love.” Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author

“A masterfully written story filled with heart, sorrow, and hope.” Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author

“A poignant exploration of grief.” Entertainment Weekly

“Will Kostakis has written a vibrant, engaging book about relationships, coming out, divorce, and loss—and still managed to work in lots of laughs.” Sydney Morning Herald

“Kostakis’s…literary polish and deep understanding of teen storytelling is compelling and nuanced from the first page… An excellent exploration of grief from a rising talent that belongs in all libraries serving teens.” School Library Journal (starred review)

“Kostakis makes good use of the three characters’ narratives, moving from relatable Ryan to sympathetic Harley and finally the initially unprepossessing Miles, whose inability to wear a social mask and habit of seeing his life as a movie make him a touching narrator.” Publishers Weekly

“America, you are about to be introduced to the heartfelt, funny, wrenching, and absolutely wonderful work of Will Kostakis. The Sidekicks will make your heart ache for Ryan, Harley, and Miles’ loss, but also for what they gain in themselves and in each other.” Sara Farizan, author of If You Could Be Mine


Awards

  • Lambda Literary Award