In my teens, I used to devour dystopian books. Though in recent years I’ve often been consumed by
fantasy reads, I still enjoy reading a high-stakes dystopian, and books like Skid Kids are
exactly the reason why I do.

The mutant plight is one that immediately drew me into the story. The main protagonists are Kensy
and Zander, who are born mutants but suffer the consequences of the government cleansing that
created mutants in the first place. Mutants live separately from the rest of the Westport population
in the Wastelands, where it’s survival of the fittest to stay alive. The only opportunity to live a life
of safety and freedom within the city of Wesport is for the mutants to join the Skid Kids games
against other mutants. Kensy, Zander and their friends try to grasp this opportunity, but soon end up becoming a part of a much bigger movement that may see them fighting not just for themselves, but all the mutants of the Wastelands.

Once I started reading this book, I had a hard time putting it down. The post-apocalyptic setting, the competition and the revolution reminded me of classics of this genre that I love, and the high-stakes narration made me want to continue reading even when responsibility called. “What comes next?” is a question you’ll find yourself asking often when reading this book. It was full to the brim with action and exciting plot twists, but also moments of great character development. I do love a good romance sub-plot, but I can enjoy a more friendship-focused narrative even more when done right, and I adored the bonds within this book. I can’t wait to see what else is in store for this series!

Thank you to the author for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review.