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Title: "A Hue of Blu."
Author: Marie-France Leger
Published: 2023
Genres: Coming-of-age story
Pages: 341
Chapters: 54 (+ some "not official" chapters in part two)
Series: Not in a series Book # in series: -
Book Overview: How much pain are you willing to endure for someone you love? Bold, charismatic, and charming Blu Henderson wears a fake smile every day, pushing through life because she has to - not because she wants to. Quiet, introverted, and mysterious Jace Boland catches her eye the second she sees him. After that, it's game over - not just for Blu, but for Jace as well. Drawn together by inexplicable attraction, a whirlwind connection forms that persists and torments, mends and breaks, and forces both Blu and Jace to confront the traumas of their past while trying to make their relationship work. "A Hue of Blu" explores how two broken hearts can find comfort in tragic losses, how two broken souls can find peace in pain, and how loving yourself may be the only way to love another... No matter the consequence.
Favorite Character: Beatrice "Blu" Henderson
Favorite Moment: Blu's chapter about being in Paris.
Review: Initially, I was not into this book, but then I realized I couldn't put it down. In terms of format, the writing could be better... HOWEVER, as I finished reading, and closed the book, I realized what a genius Marie-France Leger is.
I felt the attraction between Blu and Jace erupt through the pages. I also felt the realization that they loved the potential of their relationship, and not what it really was.
After Jace leaves Blu at graduation, she lives in Paris for a year. She does better as a person, and as a character. As a reader, I enjoyed Blu's time in Paris as much as I enjoyed Blu in the first chapter. I didn't realize how exhausting and crazy it can constsntly be in Blu's mind until she was away from Jace... and thats why Marie-France Leger absolutely NAILED this book.
WE, as readers, were not meant to like Blu while she was with Jace. The writing truthfully captured the reality of realizing you're losing yourself to be with someone who will not reciprocate your feelings.
Reading Difficulty (?/5): ✅️
Writing (?/5): ✏️✏️✏️✏️
Spicyness (?/5): 🔥🔥
Triggering Subjects (?/5): ❌️❌️❌️❌️ *details at bottom
Overall Rating (?/5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Quotes: - "You fucked me up. And yet, you come back every time. Why? Why do you insist on doing this to me?” His response may have been the most honest thing he’s ever said, and that terrified me. In one breath, he shattered my soul. “You let me."
- "Do you even know what you’re apologizing for?” “Yes,” he sighed, taking hold of my hand. His touch pricked me like icicles. “I’m sorry that I wasn’t ready to love you, even though my heart wanted to."
**TRIGGER WARNING**
TRIGGERS: - Alcoholism - Toxic relationships - Mental health (specifically depression, and BPD) - Body image - Self harm - Non-consensual sexual act - Loss of parent
