Forgive me, for I've now talked about this book quite a few times on all my social medias. BUT TODAY IS REALEASE DAY!
I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of The Color Project by Sierra Abrams in exchange for an honest review. You can watch my non-spoiler video review here!
I gave #TCP a full 5 out of 5 stars!
I highly recommend this adorable contemporary. This story follows Bee, a girl who hates her first name and doesn't know what her plans are now that she has finished high school. She's just recently gotten a new job at a floral shop and that's all she has settled in her mind so far. Then she meets Levi, a friend of her brothers' & co. who works at the car shop that all of the guys work at (sans brother for some odd reason).
Levi is not just some cool guy though. He runs a charity. A CHARITY PEOPLE. He's like Jesus in hipster teen form (this is a compliment let me be clear). Levi walks into Bee's life and shows her something that she really loves - helping people.
While this story is adorable and funny and quirky and beautiful, the tables turn when an unexpected illness brings Bee's perfect summer to a halt. I did not expect the heart wrenching story that I experienced when I started this ARC! I was just excited to support my friend in her writing and barely read the synopsis when I signed up to be on the tour for Sierra's novel. MY MISTAKE.
I was reading this book at work (I'm a substitute teacher) and suddenly during my lunch break I was sobbing and lunch is only 35 minutes and I know damn well those high schoolers knew I'd been crying. God knows they assumed I was weird.
Before I get into spoilers, I want to say that you basically just need to buy this book now. As I'm writing this, I'm getting choked up thinking about all the feelings this book gave me. Just do it. Do it now. Right here in this is a link. You have no excuse.
I DO NEED TO TALK ABOUT SOME SPOILERS.
One of the things I love about The Color Project is how much both Bee and Levi's families are involved in their story. This is 100% a romance. But it feels more real, watching how these two previous strangers become a part of each other's families. That is something that resonated so much with me from my experience with my boyfriend now. (My brothers like him more than me. I'm not biter or anything.)
Before we get into Bee's dad - there's so much to say there - I want to talk about Levi's parents. Levi's mom the cutest little wreck I've ever seen. And even as a wreck, I love how put together she is most of the time after her divorce. Although I'd probably die with all the Paula Abdul in that house.
Levi's dad. whew, man. He is too much. I really liked (and by liked i mean truly enjoyed hating) what we saw of Levi's dad when they go to the party and his dad drives off in his nice car with the secretary that he can't keep her name straight, although I was expecting to see him get some help for his drinking. While I did hate him for what he did to Levi as well as Levi's mom, I was still really concerned for his safety. I though it was a great touch that we saw Levi worried, himself, for his dad, even though there's a lot of animosity there.
I also want to note that I absolutely loved Gretchen and the far away friendship we witnessed in this story. It was refreshing to see that kind of development, because friendships far away from each other can be really hard and I loved seeing it work in this narrative!
Okay. Bee's family. I LOVED THEM ALL. I loved how involved Bee's siblings were, and getting to see not only Bee's and her siblings reactions to her dad's sickness, but also to watch Bee's mom and how she dealt with everything - which was so heartbreaking. I can't even wrap my head around what it would be like to be in her shoes. Never want to have to, either.
Bee's dad. What raw emotions did I end up with after finding out he was sick, and watching all of this unfold. He was such a wonderful man, I honestly feel like I lost someone with this book and he's fictional! He just seemed like such an awesome down to earth dad and it's not fair that he had to be the sick one! My heart broke when they didn't get to finish their book together, and TOO MANY FEELINGS IM GOING TO STOP NOW OR I WONT BE ABLE TO SEE MY KEYS ANYMORE BECAUSE OF THE TEARS.
I hope that you all enjoyed The Color Project as much as I did. It holds a special place in my heart, as does the wonderful author Sierra Abrams. I cannot wait for her next novel in 2018!
Until next time,
Kassie
I also want to note that I absolutely loved Gretchen and the far away friendship we witnessed in this story. It was refreshing to see that kind of development, because friendships far away from each other can be really hard and I loved seeing it work in this narrative!
Okay. Bee's family. I LOVED THEM ALL. I loved how involved Bee's siblings were, and getting to see not only Bee's and her siblings reactions to her dad's sickness, but also to watch Bee's mom and how she dealt with everything - which was so heartbreaking. I can't even wrap my head around what it would be like to be in her shoes. Never want to have to, either.
Bee's dad. What raw emotions did I end up with after finding out he was sick, and watching all of this unfold. He was such a wonderful man, I honestly feel like I lost someone with this book and he's fictional! He just seemed like such an awesome down to earth dad and it's not fair that he had to be the sick one! My heart broke when they didn't get to finish their book together, and TOO MANY FEELINGS IM GOING TO STOP NOW OR I WONT BE ABLE TO SEE MY KEYS ANYMORE BECAUSE OF THE TEARS.
I hope that you all enjoyed The Color Project as much as I did. It holds a special place in my heart, as does the wonderful author Sierra Abrams. I cannot wait for her next novel in 2018!
Until next time,
Kassie
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