Colors Like Memories [Kindle Edition]

Meradeth Houston (Author)

Book Description

Julia has a secret: she killed the guy she loved. It was an accident--sort of. 

Julia is a Sary, the soul of a child who died before taking her first breath. Without this 'breath of life,' she and others like her must help those on the verge of suicide. It's a job Julia enjoyed, until the accident that claimed her boyfriend's life--an accident she knows was her fault. If living with the guilt weren't enough, she's now assigned to help a girl dealing with the loss of her mother, something Julia is not exactly the best role model for. If she can't figure out a way to help her, Julia will lose her position in the Sary, something she swore to her boyfriend would never happen.

Editorial Reviews

Review

""I greeted his tombstone the way I always did-with a swift kick."

Yeah, this was a deal breaker for me getting comfy on the couch, and expecting a good read. Quite presumptuous for just one line, but sometimes you get a feeling, you know? 

I wasn't proven wrong, I loved this book immensely." --TToria ttoria.blogspot.com/2012/05/review-colors-like-memories.html

About the Author

Meradeth's never been a big fan of talking about herself, but if you really want to know, here are some random tidbits about her:
 
>She's a Northern California girl. This generally means she talks too fast and use "like" a lot.
>When she's not writing, she's sequencing dead people's DNA. For fun!
>She's been writing since she was 11 years old. It's her hobby, her passion, and she's so happy to get to share her work!
>If she could have a super-power, it would totally be flying. Which is a little strange, because she's terrified of heights.

Product Details

• File Size: 380 KB
• Print Length: 192 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: MuseItUp Publishing (May 15, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0083ODXSG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,532 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Lines! June 9, 2012

By Daisy Carter

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

COLORS LIKE MEMORIES has such a unique premise - I'd never read anything about the Sary. In fact, I didn't even know what Sary were before COLORS. The hook alone was enough to make me want to read this book cover to cover (or whatever the e-reader equivalent is) the moment it came out. The beautiful lines were the reason I did just that. I read COLORS in one delicious sitting.
It's hard for me to review COLORS without giving too many plot twists away - but I'll try! Julia is a complex character whose grief feels so real it's chilling. Her first love has been gone for over a century, but to Julia, the wound is still brand new. Houston does an excellent job of making this grief feel fresh despite the time that's passed by weaving the present day with the days leading up to the death of Julia's love.
Enter Edison, a handsome new boy who looks too much like Julia's lost love for comfort. Add a suicidal best friend/assignment, an abusive psychopath ex, and we've got one exciting cast.
I think the element of COLORS I loved best was the constant stream of beautiful lines Houston wrote. I cannot count how many times I re-read a line just to admire it. I'm not talking purple prose. I'm talking hard-working lines that made me sit up and take notice.
Want an example?
Thought so! I'll try to find one or two that don't give anything away, plot-wise. :)

I greeted his tombstone the way I always did-- with a swift kick.

Guilt over leaving her alone last night worked its way under my skin, like a cactus spine working its way deeper once it pricked.

Can't you feel it? So great!

Something else that I REALLY appreciated was the way Houston amped up the tension at the end of every chapter. She left some chapters with cliffhangers, which I love, but even the ones that weren't felt intense. Every single chapter ended beautifully, but every one felt like a building block, a step up to the next chapter, and I wanted to keep reading.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!! June 3, 2012

By Sharolyn Buck

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

To me "Colors Like Memories" is a moving story of Life, the importance of living that life, and how we are connected with others. As a Navy Wife (Hubby retired now since 2006) I feel that I have a unique perspective about this story and it is especially touching. Over coming temendous loss, dealing with duty and responsibility despite that loss, and realizing that..."Purpose is Everything". I hope that reading this story will touch your life as it has touched mine. Looking forward to reading whatever Meradeth is inspired to write next!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Colors Like Memories is a must read! May 22, 2012

By Pam

Format:Kindle Edition

I loved this story! Julia is such a timeless character, I was rooting for her throughout the story to find happiness as well as help her charge. I don't want to give away anything, but Edison will make you swoon!

More About the Author

A bit about Meradeth Houston:

Meradeth's never been a big fan of talking about herself, but if you really want to know, here are some random tidbits about her:

>She's a Northern California girl. This generally means she talks too fast and use "like" a lot.
>When she's not writing, she's sequencing dead people's DNA. For fun!
>She's been writing since she was 11 years old. It's her hobby, her passion, and she's so happy to get to share her work!
>If she could have a super-power, it would totally be flying. Which is a little strange, because she's terrified of heights.