COLOR THE SKY WITH SONG
Young Adult | Upper Middle Grade | Fantasy
A teen flees her secluded town, only to stumble into shocking events unfolding across the mountains.
14-year-old Lucy longs to escape the dreary town of Nether. Burdened by unloving parents and a soul-crushing job in a magnet factory, she dreams of a better life beyond the mountains. But when she finally escapes with the help of her grandfather, she uncovers secrets that upend everything she was raised to believe.
As Lucy and a friend embark on a journey to find the two powerful forces who control the outside world, she finds herself in the middle of a cosmic clash between good and evil, with the souls of those she loves hanging in the balance.
With the storytelling of a Pixar movie, the whimsy of Narnia, and the mind-bending concepts of The Matrix, COLOR THE SKY WITH SONG pulls readers into a world that reflects the eternal tug-of-war between light and darkness.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite
Color The Sky With Song is penned by author Brian Forrester in the fantasy, adventure, and action genres for young adult readers. The plot follows Lucy, a 14-year-old trapped in the remote town of Nether, who faces neglect from her parents and grueling labor in a magnet factory. Lonely and desperate for freedom, Lucy escapes and discovers two enigmatic figures controlling the outside world. Determined to unveil the truth, she embarks on a perilous journey with a friend, stumbling upon a cosmic battle between good and evil. As Lucy uncovers shocking revelations that shatter her beliefs, she confronts the daunting truth that her deepest secrets lie within herself.
Author Brian Forrester uses every drop of his fantastic imagination to craft a gripping story that plunges readers into Lucy's world of oppression, resilience, and discovery. Forrester's vivid portrayal of Lucy's struggles and her journey of self-discovery is well played out and deeply resonant, thanks to the close narrative viewpoint that lets us sit on her shoulders through every heart-wrenching decision. Lucy's longing for freedom and her courage to confront the unknown make her a compelling protagonist, and the pace of her growth and increasing self-awareness is beautifully done. The themes of identity, truth, and the power of self-awareness were unobtrusively woven into the narrative, letting the story speak for itself but also leaving a lasting impact under the surface. Overall, Color The Sky With Song is a highly recommended read for YA fans of adventure, mystery, and emotive fantasy journeys and the young at heart.