Chris Astor is a forty-year-old divorced father of one - a daughter named Becky who has gone through much in her young life. Now, as Becky faces more obstacles, something strange happens.
Miea is the young queen of a fantasy land that Becky and her father created when Becky was little, a land that finds itself in horrific, even deadly trouble. Together, the three must uncover the secret that has brought them into contact. The secret to the future, to their purpose, lies in their imagination.
I enjoyed this book very much. It was very moving and a book that I will enjoy having on my bookshelves. I tend to cry a lot at touching books and that is what happened as I read this book. I give it an A!
Miea is the young queen of a fantasy land that Becky and her father created when Becky was little, a land that finds itself in horrific, even deadly trouble. Together, the three must uncover the secret that has brought them into contact. The secret to the future, to their purpose, lies in their imagination.
I enjoyed this book very much. It was very moving and a book that I will enjoy having on my bookshelves. I tend to cry a lot at touching books and that is what happened as I read this book. I give it an A!
When I accepted "Blue" for review, I was a little concerned it would be too sad of a story due to one of the main characters being sick. Sad stories really aren't my cup of tea and I rarely make it a point to read them. Aronica didn't dwell on Becky's illness; he used it as a platform for a plot that was more than enthralling.
"Blue" centers around Becky's father, Chris, and his longing to spend time with his daughter. They had been very close until divorce rocked the family dynamic and changed them all forever. While Becky was terribly ill as a child, they created a fantasy world called Tamarisk. Every element in this fantasy kingdom was created by Becky and her father. After the divorce, Becky didn't wish to continue telling the story. Over time she becomes ill again and she realizes that the world she created is real. Not only does Tamarisk exist, but the people in the kingdom need her as much as she will need them.
Aronica spent six years working on "Blue," creating a heartbreaking fantasy that is the perfect blend of two worlds. The characters are a glowing example of Lou's hard work and creativity. The chemistry between Chris and Becky was distant in the beginning and blossomed as they reconnected, adding the perfect balance to her deteriorating condition. The mother was too annoying and negative for me. I thought she was a heartless witch. There's no other way to describe her.
Tamarisk was a magical kingdom that pulsed with joy and magic. The animals created by the father/daughter duo were unlike anything I've come across in other fantasy worlds. The use of musical instruments as animal sounds was fascinating.
"Blue" is definitely one of those books that everyone should find a moment to read. The reality of Becky's illness and the love of her father are more than realistic. If you haven't read "Blue," you need to and I promise you won't regret that you did.
"Blue" centers around Becky's father, Chris, and his longing to spend time with his daughter. They had been very close until divorce rocked the family dynamic and changed them all forever. While Becky was terribly ill as a child, they created a fantasy world called Tamarisk. Every element in this fantasy kingdom was created by Becky and her father. After the divorce, Becky didn't wish to continue telling the story. Over time she becomes ill again and she realizes that the world she created is real. Not only does Tamarisk exist, but the people in the kingdom need her as much as she will need them.
Aronica spent six years working on "Blue," creating a heartbreaking fantasy that is the perfect blend of two worlds. The characters are a glowing example of Lou's hard work and creativity. The chemistry between Chris and Becky was distant in the beginning and blossomed as they reconnected, adding the perfect balance to her deteriorating condition. The mother was too annoying and negative for me. I thought she was a heartless witch. There's no other way to describe her.
Tamarisk was a magical kingdom that pulsed with joy and magic. The animals created by the father/daughter duo were unlike anything I've come across in other fantasy worlds. The use of musical instruments as animal sounds was fascinating.
"Blue" is definitely one of those books that everyone should find a moment to read. The reality of Becky's illness and the love of her father are more than realistic. If you haven't read "Blue," you need to and I promise you won't regret that you did.
