by Sandra Barret

“In Keisha’s Shadow is Barret’s third novel and shows much growth in topic-tackling and relevance. There are several things this genre seldom sees. It deals with non-white characters. The protagonist’s peer group is not all gay, nor are all the antagonists homophobic. It is firmly set in a reality and has several messy interrelationships as a consequence which is refreshing.” – Lara Zielinsky, Queer Magazine Online

“This young adult story is packed with the kinds of issues that young people grapple with—difficult issues that are hard to read about and hard to think about. However, Barret presents the topics with sensitivity and an awareness that will bring any reader to a better understanding of the emotional struggles involved in growing up in the modern world. Young women struggling with the same issues that Tori and Ashley do, will find In Keisha’s Shadow a story of redemption and hope. And while the story has appeal for young women, it will speak to and enlighten anyone of any age.” – Anna Furtado, Just About Write