Reviews

A Different Blue by Amy Harmon

cjobur's review

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A beautifully written story filled with heartbreak and new beginnings.

heidirgorecki's review

5.0

I don’t usually tear up at most books but the depth of Blue’s raw emotions had me there on more than one occasion. Ms Harmon, as she usually does, describes her characters’ thoughts and feelings in such a deep and descriptive way. I could feel the sorrow, the hurt, and the hope Blue felt when she felt it, understood her need to protect herself by negative behavior and cutting words, hoped so much for love and acceptance for her.

It was hopeful, painful, inspiring, sorrow-filled and love-risking. I loved the slow transformation in Blue, how she stood her ground for herself and while she could have hardened herself multiple times she kept fighting for what she knew she wanted even when it was the harder route. All the pieces at the end were beautiful too.

iztheliz's review

5.0

Dear Amy Harmon,

I love you. I really do. Never change.

lisamh68's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this story.. It is very different from most I read. I love how Wilson teaches class, how they write their story.. His lessons and poem.. It gets you thinking. Blue is abandoned when she was 2 and lived with Jimmy.. We find out her story as we go along and get answers to all the background stuff. She is tough and speaks her mind.. I love how Wilson is there for her and he isn't out of line.. Great book!!!

readsforsanity's review

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

4.0

mandiii23's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad tense slow-paced

5.0

sarahmiae's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

bookgirl0925's review

4.0

This was a really interesting story. I loved the relationship between Blue and Jimmy, but didn't think the relationship between Blue and Wilson was necessary for her to figure out who she really is. I liked Wilson but would have liked the story better if he would have just been a mentor or confidant.

barnettbunch's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

stephalee4's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

4.25