Review: The Color of Us by Laura Ward & Christine Manzari
My Thoughts:
When the theory of opposites really comes true.
★★★★
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Synopsis
Eighteen year old Alexis Sinclair is lost in the darkness of grief. Since the death of her sister in a car accident, she can’t find the will to get out and enjoy life again. When she’s forced to face her biggest fear and take a summer Driver’s Ed course, she’s surprised to find hope in the most unlikely person. Liam O’Connell is trouble. He isn’t proud of his dark past, and he knows Alexis is the one girl he has no business pursuing. Doing the right thing has never been easy for him, but this time, it just might be impossible. The perfect girl and troubled boy are all wrong for each other, but as Liam helps Alexis cope with her grief, they realize nothing has ever felt more right. That is, until Alexis uncovers a secret about Liam that breaks her heart. Liam knows he can’t allow the one good thing in his life to walk away without a fight, and he’s determined to convince Alexis they can find their way out of the darkness together. Can he prove he’s worthy of her, or is some love too tainted to be saved?
My Review:
Just when I thought this series could not get any better, we are given another delectable instalment in this colorful, and flawlessly written series about opposites attracting. We see how dark knight fall for a geek beautiful girl who’s struggling with the death of her sister, rainbows might get them a second chance in life, but life isn’t that colorful as we might wanted after all —they both have to fight their own demons, figure out how to accept accidents and don’t blame it all to others —will Lex go through all with Liam and be his light. These stories was such a guilty pleasure for me, a fun and addictive reading experience, and Liam and Lex’s story did not disappoint in the slightest.
An incorrigible ladies’ man who always gets whatever he wants, whenever he wants it, Liam’s lighthearted attitude gives the impression that he doesn’t have a worry in the world, but behind that façade of the dark dressed hottie lies a man who has not found his direction yet. His life isn’t easy, born without privilege and working for spoiled brats, dealing with a drunk step dad and expected to be someone better, Liam isn’t sure about college. But when an unexpected driving class leads him to a beautiful girl with an unexpected past that somehow bring them together. Liam find himself in weird waters, unable to stop thinking about this sweet girl, his angel, the one he craves more.
Lex’s can’t get over of her sister death, she can’t believe this guy flirts with her, but a ride can change everything, not all the princes wear white shining armor and that’s what exactly what she need it to move on. She might feel disgusted after everything they go through but what she finds out leave her frozen and hurt, and determined to never see him again, but Lex is having a hard time letting go of him and betraying her family. Moving on is exactly what she intends to do while she attends college. Unfortunately, the man in question is not on the same page.
A tantalizing game begins between them, who have very little in common as Liam always tells Lex, but the more they get to know about each other, the more they realize they have found their light in each other.
Overall, this story was the perfect blend of heart-warming romance and discovering that that appearances can be deceiving, with a well plotline that entertains and touches our hearts in equal measure. I loved the characters and how multifaceted they got as the story unfold. A great addition to the series and a top recommendation from me.
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