Kayden has hidden something dark for years, even from his love, Callie. When an accident forces them to yet again deal with tough emotions and dark pasts, they have to prove to themselves and to each other that they are always better together and that they can make it through anything. In the end, love may be the only way they can truly heal.

THE REDEMPTION OF CALLIE & KAYDEN by Jessica Sorensen takes you on a journey that will leave you in tears and quite possibly in love with the characters and their story. Beautifully written, this story does not shy away from hard issues such as self-harm, death, and abuse. It fits nicely into a New Adult age range and brings up a lot of struggles that just come from growing up and maturing with or without a past of hurt and darkness already on one's shoulders.

I did find some elements of the story to be more on the predictable side, particularly with Callie's side of things. Sometimes I really wanted to see more originality in her surroundings, but the further the novel goes, the better it does get, especially as her and Kayden get closer. It didn't at all stop me from enjoying the book, but those thoughts did pop up several times while reading.

In the end, I am really happy that I read THE REDEMPTION OF CALLIE AND KAYDEN. I haven't read the first one in the series, and I especially like that the story gives you plenty of background to keep up and enjoy it without having to have read the first. The characters are amazing, and I just love the ride the story takes you on, heartache and all. Sorensen has many books out, and I can't wait to go read some more of them and find other excellent characters and moving stories.