4.5 (159 ratings)

Waysider (The Voyants Book 1)

Name: Waysider (The Voyants Book 1)
Rating: 4.5 (159 reviews)
Author: K.J. Sutton
ISBN: B0D1L9K615

by K.J. Sutton

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About this book

Dead for four minutes. Now her life will never be the same.

When twenty-year-old Cass Ryan is pulled out of the Hudson River, the paramedics manage to revive her. Afterward,she can't tell them anything about the boy who pushed her in. She also doesn't know why she starts hallucinating. What Cass does know is that the violent visions feel terrifyingly real.

Enter The Else & Bellows Institute.

It turns out that Cass's visions aren't visions at all—she's a voyant, and she can see the dead. Spirits and memories are trapped between this world and the next, and because of this dark ability, Cass receives an invitation to one of the most prestigious schools in the country. To ease the burden on her family and gain control over her power, she accepts.

But nothing at the institute is what it seems. There are secrets in the hallways and whispers in the shadows. Her new classes are strange, and some of her classmates are even stranger. There's also an unsolved mystery on campus, a decades-old crime that no one seems to care about solving. No one except the ghost of the girl who was murdered... and Cass. She quickly realizes the real challenge won't be passing her first year as a voyant.

It will be surviving it.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"If you're looking for something with the vibes of Ninth House, the mood of Stranger Things, a dash of Silence of the Lambs, a sprinkle of Ghostbusters, and a teasing hint of Ghost, you should probably give Waysider a try." —Goodreads review

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0D1L9K615

Reader Reviews

Best yet!

June 9, 2024

I wrote a really long review but amazon wouldn't post it. Rude. This books is so, so good. Honestly, probably KJ Sutton's best yet, writing wise. I'm a huge fan of Cass's journey, development, and strength. Here is a portion of my goodreads review: I like to pick a quote to begin my 5-star reviews, but I decided against it here. \"You need to read this\" is how I'll begin the official review. However.. First, I want to thank KJ Sutton and her team for allowing me to be part of her ARC team for...

such a wild ride

June 14, 2024

Reading this book was like going into the longest and highest roller coaster in the world where there are twists and turns at every turn but at some point, you just go \"Ok, I had fun and now I want it to stop\". ⚜ rating 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ⚜Genre: Paranormal Thriller ⚜Theme: Ghost- Paranormal School Thriller/Crime (It is not a romance though there are few romantic elements) ⚜Targeted audience: New Adults - 16+ ⚜Characters: Cassie / Cal ⚜Representation: side characters LGBTQ+, disability ⚜Pace: Medium...

Spooky thriller

June 10, 2024

I have yet to read a book by KJ Sutton that I haven’t loved, so I had high hopes for this one and it checked all of my boxes and then some. It’s easily one of my favorite reads this year. Kelsey really has a beautiful writing style that draws the reader in and it’s easy to forget your own reality in lieu of the world she created. This book made me laugh, cry, and gave me a few jump scares. The vibes, the quips, the suspense, the characters - I’m obsessed and I NEED the next book like I need...

I am obsessed

June 5, 2024

First off, let me just say I ABSOLUTELY ADORED THIS BOOK. I have been a fan of KJ and her writing for a bit now, so I am so honored to have gotten the e-arc for this. I was ecstatic! This book is the best mashup of stranger things x hogwarts x ghostbusters. If you love any of those or all, this book is certainly for you. It focuses primarily on twins, Cass and Cal, with their journey. Their stories begin with tragedy, and you end up getting a lovely murder mystery mashup! KJ does a fantastic...

Great YA paranormal read

June 5, 2024

When I read the synopsis for Waysider by KJ Sutton, I knew I had to read it. Since I'm not really familiar with KJ Sutton's books, I went into Waysider with no expectations. I'm happy to report that this book is fantastic. Waysider is a young adult paranormal book that revolves around Cass, a female that has experienced much more tragedy than anyone should at her age. Due to her experiences, she finds she is able to see ghosts, and soon receives an invitation to a paranormal school. This book...