A review by yapha
True Colors by Abby Cooper

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

This is a great introduction to dystopian fiction for young readers, like a "dystopian light." Mackenzie's parents moved them to Serenity, a town where everything is fine and everyone is happy, after she was treated badly at school due to the colorful haze around her body that shows her emotions. Since her emotions can be seen by everyone, she works really hard to always keep them a happy yellow, as seems to be required by the town. She's managing fine until a documentary maker and her daughter come to town and start asking questions that no one asks each other. A good look at feelings and how we can each contain multitudes of seemingly contradictory feelings. Highly recommended for grades 4 & up.

eARC provided by publisher via Edelweiss