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| Title | : | Auralia's Colors (The Auralia Thread #1) |
| Author | : | Jeffrey Overstreet |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 334 pages |
| Published | : | September 4th 2007 by Waterbrook Press |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Young Adult. Christian. Christian Fiction. Christian Fantasy. Magic |
Jeffrey Overstreet
Paperback | Pages: 334 pages Rating: 3.65 | 1761 Users | 220 Reviews
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When thieves find an abandoned child lying in a monster’s footprint, they have no idea that their wilderness discovery will change the course of history.Cloaked in mystery, Auralia grows up among criminals outside the walls of House Abascar, where vicious beastmen lurk in shadow. There, she discovers an unsettling–and forbidden–talent for crafting colors that enchant all who behold them, including Abascar’s hard-hearted king, an exiled wizard, and a prince who keeps dangerous secrets.
Auralia’s gift opens doors from the palace to the dungeons, setting the stage for violent and miraculous change in the great houses of the Expanse.
Auralia’s Colors weaves literary fantasy together with poetic prose, a suspenseful plot, adrenaline-rush action, and unpredictable characters sure to enthrall ambitious imaginations.
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| Original Title: | Auralia's Colors: The Red Strand (The Auralia Thread #1) |
| ISBN: | 1400072522 (ISBN13: 9781400072521) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Auralia Thread #1 |
| Literary Awards: | Christy Award Nominee for First Novel (2008) |
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Yet again,a book I desperately wanted to like but didn't (sorry, Jeff!). The premise sounded intriguing: the king of Abascar, a kind of city-state, decrees that all things of color and beauty be "donated" to the castle and everyone will from then on wear only shades of grey and brown ("Abascar's Winter"). At some indeterminate point in the future, he promises that all will be returned to the people and Abascar will be brighter and more beautiful than ever ("Abascar's Spring"). But one youngRich in poetic language and character development, this work of modern day fantasy is a treasure. I find it difficult to put into words just how this book made me feel... for one, I wanted to turn right back to page 1 and read it again, because I know that I did not grasp all that the book has to offer. More than a classic story of good versus evil, Auralia's Colors is about pursuing your dreams (regardless of the consequences); it's about profound loyalty in relationships; it's about faith - in
Auralia's Colors, published by Waterbrook Press, is the first fantasy released by a specifically Christian publisher that I have read in quite some time. However, I kept hearing good things about it, so when I came across it accidentally while browsing through Chapters a couple of months ago, I decided to pick it up.When I started reading the book I could tell right off the bat, even if I hadn't heard rumors of this already, that author Jeffrey Overstreet shares some of my own favorite books and
Auralia's Colors, published by Waterbrook Press, is the first fantasy released by a specifically Christian publisher that I have read in quite some time. However, I kept hearing good things about it, so when I came across it accidentally while browsing through Chapters a couple of months ago, I decided to pick it up.When I started reading the book I could tell right off the bat, even if I hadn't heard rumors of this already, that author Jeffrey Overstreet shares some of my own favorite books and
I really don't do fantasy - Narnia is about it, and mostly because Lewis's snark amuses me - but this is good stuff. The writing is good, the story is significant without being overtly allegorical, and it ends really well. If you love fantasy, this is a must-read (and it's being followed by three more). And even if you don't, it's worth a shot.
I found Aurelia hidden on a shelf of thousands at the library sale, felt particularly intrigued by a story driven by COLOR (fine artist triggers) and took her home for 25 cents. What really pricked up my ears was the list of books that inspired him~ which included SEVERAL of my all-time favorites~ even one which I had also found at the library sale and had just finished! "Well, Mr. Overstreet, we certainly have the same taste," came my excited thoughts as fingers hungrily peeled apart pages from
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