Chris Astor is a man in his early forties who is going through the toughest stretch of his life. Becky is Chris's fourteen-year-old daughter, a girl who overcame enormous challenges to become a vibrant, vital young woman - and now faces her greatest obstacle yet. Miea is the young queen of a fantasy land that Becky and Chris created when Becky was little, a fantasy land that has developed a life of its own and now finds itself in terrible, maybe fatal trouble. Together, Chris, Becky, and Miea need to uncover a secret. The secret to why their worlds have joined at this moment. The secret to their purpose. The secret to the future. It is a secret that, when discovered, will redefine imagination for all of them. Blue is a novel of trial and hope, invention and rediscovery. It might very well take you someplace you never knew existed.
Review
"This book ranks right up there with my top reads for 2010. I absolutely loved this book and found myself so wrapped up in the story. In fact, I hated to see it end. Even those who don't usually read fantasy will enjoy this tale." --Reading Frenzy, December 4, 2010
"Blue is a compelling fantasy novel that will tug on your heart strings and fill your eyes and heart with wonder. Beautifully written, the worlds just come to life in vivid color in your mind, and the hope and magic will keep you up late into the night turning the pages. Well executed, engaging and with characters you can't help but love, Blue is a must read! I absolutely loved it!" --Minding Spot, December 24, 2010
"So much more than a fantasy story. It's a story of hope and love and sadness all rolled into one. It's a story that made me wish dreams really did come true. The ending brought tears to my eyes and that doesn't happen often. You need to read this." --Confessions of an Overworked Mom, December 5, 2010
"Blue is enriched with great characters, a moving story line, and an author who will have you want to read more of his work. I could feel the anguish Chris felt for his daughter and wanting to spend as much time with her as he possibly could. The world of Tamarisk is full of intriguing people, who are almost as real as Becky. Blue is a five star read in my books!" --Cheryl's Book Nook, January 2, 2011
"Blue is an emotional, thought-provoking story that reaching in and squeezes the heart.... Blue made me cry and laugh. It enlivened my imagination and offered hope. This story is full of subtleties that tease the mind. I'm sure new wonders will come to light each time the story is read--it is a story to be enjoyed more than once. Becky and her Tamarisk Kingdom will be remembered long after the last words of Blue are read." --Long and Short Reviews, January 5, 2011
"Once in a while, a story comes along that completely surprises me because it delivers so much more than I expected; more depth, more feeling, more story-weaving. Blue not only falls into this category, it tops the list.... I humbly give this book FIVE STARS, and wish I had more to offer." --Between the Pages, January 7, 2011
"This book is so imaginative, touching and visual. It is so beautifully written. The characters are easy to bond with and believe in. If your a parent you will start to believe that Becky could be your own child. This book will bring tears to your eyes, and bring you to a wonderful emotional place.... I highly recommend this book. I would have given it more than 5 stars if I could." --Romance Writers Reviews, January 20, 2011
"This was such a well written novel, I couldn't praise Aronica more for the beautiful way he intertwined characters and worlds. Every last detail in the fantasy world was creative and added more to the story. There were some heartbreaking scenes along the way that had me crying, but the love between father and daughter was extremely clear and quite emotional.... A recommendation to all readers." --Chick Lit Plus, January 12, 2011
"Blue is definitely one of those books that everyone should find a moment to read.... If you haven't read Blue, you need to and I promise you won't regret that you did." --Book Noise, January 12, 2011
"Author Lou Aronica creates a world that manages to be both surreal and tangible. Reading this book is like experiencing a lucid dream with depth and detail that play on all five senses." --Blogcritics, January 16, 2011
"Lou Aronica has definitely created an amazing piece of art in writing Blue. The book tugged at my heart, and every emotion expressed was easy to feel and understand. I feel cheated that I've had to go this long without having read something this wonderful. Sometimes there are just certain books that come into your life at the perfect time and touch you in unforeseen ways. Blue was that book for me." --Geek on the Brink, February 4, 2011
"It doesn't happen too often (for me) where I read a book and tell everyone I know about it. And I mean everyone. Blue was such a book. This is a book that will delve into all the emotions you have and leave you wanting more. It is a story about courage, survival, loss, happiness and all the emotions in between....This book is a must read, truly one of the best books I have read in quite some time." --Review from Here
"I read this 400 page book in one night. I just couldn't bring myself to put it down.... There is something to enjoy for every reader in this book. Guaranteed to leave you breathless." --A Fanatic's Book Blog
"Be sure to have a box of tissues beside you when you approach the last quarter of the book, especially if you are a parent. I always say this, and it rings true time and time again, I know a book is good when it makes me cry (even though I HATE being sad). I highly recommend this book." --The True Book Addict
"Although I choked back tears unsuccessfully through the last 15 pages getting the pages all soggy and damp, this sweet novel is also redemptive, which is such a wonderful combination." --Layers of Thought
"This is a big book. Beware. It is a book that will take you from one emotion to the next and leave you wanting more.... If you are looking for one book to read this year that is an unexpected treasure, pick up Blue!" --Life with Five Monkeys
About the Author
Lou Aronica is the author of several novels and works of nonfiction, including the New York Times bestseller, The Element (written with Ken Robinson) and the national bestseller, The Culture Code (written with Clotaire Rapaille). He lives in Southern Connecticut with his wife and four children.
Description:
Chris Astor is a man in his early forties who is going through the toughest stretch of his life. Becky is Chris's fourteen-year-old daughter, a girl who overcame enormous challenges to become a vibrant, vital young woman - and now faces her greatest obstacle yet. Miea is the young queen of a fantasy land that Becky and Chris created when Becky was little, a fantasy land that has developed a life of its own and now finds itself in terrible, maybe fatal trouble. Together, Chris, Becky, and Miea need to uncover a secret. The secret to why their worlds have joined at this moment. The secret to their purpose. The secret to the future. It is a secret that, when discovered, will redefine imagination for all of them. Blue is a novel of trial and hope, invention and rediscovery. It might very well take you someplace you never knew existed.
Review
"This book ranks right up there with my top reads for 2010. I absolutely loved this book and found myself so wrapped up in the story. In fact, I hated to see it end. Even those who don't usually read fantasy will enjoy this tale." --Reading Frenzy, December 4, 2010
"Blue is a compelling fantasy novel that will tug on your heart strings and fill your eyes and heart with wonder. Beautifully written, the worlds just come to life in vivid color in your mind, and the hope and magic will keep you up late into the night turning the pages. Well executed, engaging and with characters you can't help but love, Blue is a must read! I absolutely loved it!" --Minding Spot, December 24, 2010
"So much more than a fantasy story. It's a story of hope and love and sadness all rolled into one. It's a story that made me wish dreams really did come true. The ending brought tears to my eyes and that doesn't happen often. You need to read this." --Confessions of an Overworked Mom, December 5, 2010
"Blue is enriched with great characters, a moving story line, and an author who will have you want to read more of his work. I could feel the anguish Chris felt for his daughter and wanting to spend as much time with her as he possibly could. The world of Tamarisk is full of intriguing people, who are almost as real as Becky. Blue is a five star read in my books!" --Cheryl's Book Nook, January 2, 2011
"Blue is an emotional, thought-provoking story that reaching in and squeezes the heart.... Blue made me cry and laugh. It enlivened my imagination and offered hope. This story is full of subtleties that tease the mind. I'm sure new wonders will come to light each time the story is read--it is a story to be enjoyed more than once. Becky and her Tamarisk Kingdom will be remembered long after the last words of Blue are read." --Long and Short Reviews, January 5, 2011
"Once in a while, a story comes along that completely surprises me because it delivers so much more than I expected; more depth, more feeling, more story-weaving. Blue not only falls into this category, it tops the list.... I humbly give this book FIVE STARS, and wish I had more to offer." --Between the Pages, January 7, 2011
"This book is so imaginative, touching and visual. It is so beautifully written. The characters are easy to bond with and believe in. If your a parent you will start to believe that Becky could be your own child. This book will bring tears to your eyes, and bring you to a wonderful emotional place.... I highly recommend this book. I would have given it more than 5 stars if I could." --Romance Writers Reviews, January 20, 2011
"This was such a well written novel, I couldn't praise Aronica more for the beautiful way he intertwined characters and worlds. Every last detail in the fantasy world was creative and added more to the story. There were some heartbreaking scenes along the way that had me crying, but the love between father and daughter was extremely clear and quite emotional.... A recommendation to all readers." --Chick Lit Plus, January 12, 2011
"Blue is definitely one of those books that everyone should find a moment to read.... If you haven't read Blue, you need to and I promise you won't regret that you did." --Book Noise, January 12, 2011
"Author Lou Aronica creates a world that manages to be both surreal and tangible. Reading this book is like experiencing a lucid dream with depth and detail that play on all five senses." --Blogcritics, January 16, 2011
"Lou Aronica has definitely created an amazing piece of art in writing Blue. The book tugged at my heart, and every emotion expressed was easy to feel and understand. I feel cheated that I've had to go this long without having read something this wonderful. Sometimes there are just certain books that come into your life at the perfect time and touch you in unforeseen ways. Blue was that book for me." --Geek on the Brink, February 4, 2011
"It doesn't happen too often (for me) where I read a book and tell everyone I know about it. And I mean everyone. Blue was such a book. This is a book that will delve into all the emotions you have and leave you wanting more. It is a story about courage, survival, loss, happiness and all the emotions in between....This book is a must read, truly one of the best books I have read in quite some time." --Review from Here
"I read this 400 page book in one night. I just couldn't bring myself to put it down.... There is something to enjoy for every reader in this book. Guaranteed to leave you breathless." --A Fanatic's Book Blog
"Be sure to have a box of tissues beside you when you approach the last quarter of the book, especially if you are a parent. I always say this, and it rings true time and time again, I know a book is good when it makes me cry (even though I HATE being sad). I highly recommend this book." --The True Book Addict
"Although I choked back tears unsuccessfully through the last 15 pages getting the pages all soggy and damp, this sweet novel is also redemptive, which is such a wonderful combination." --Layers of Thought
"This is a big book. Beware. It is a book that will take you from one emotion to the next and leave you wanting more.... If you are looking for one book to read this year that is an unexpected treasure, pick up Blue!" --Life with Five Monkeys
About the Author
Lou Aronica is the author of several novels and works of nonfiction, including the New York Times bestseller, The Element (written with Ken Robinson) and the national bestseller, The Culture Code (written with Clotaire Rapaille). He lives in Southern Connecticut with his wife and four children.