New Author

Well thanks to Jennifer I have found a new author I like. She isn't new to writing but she is new to us. Her name is Kristin Hannah We both read her book True Colors. Here is what the synopsis says about the book.

The Grey sisters have always been close. After their mother’s death, the girls banded together, becoming best friends. Their stern, disapproving father cares less about his children than about his reputation. To Henry Grey, appearances are everything, and years later, he still demands that his daughters reflect his standing in the community.

Winona, the oldest, needs her father’s approval most of all. An overweight bookworm who never felt at home on the sprawling horse ranch that has been in her family for three generations, she knows that she doesn’t have the qualities her father values. But as the best lawyer in town, she’s determined to someday find a way to prove her worth to him.

Aurora, the middle sister, is the family peacemaker. She brokers every dispute and tries to keep them all happy, even as she hides her own secret pain.

Vivi Ann is the undisputed star of the family. A stunningly beautiful dreamer with a heart as big as the ocean in front of her house, she is adored by all who know her. Everything comes easily for Vivi Ann, until a stranger comes to town…

In a matter of moments, everything will change. The Grey sisters will be pitted against one another in ways that none could have imagined. Loyalties will be tested and secrets revealed, and a terrible, shocking crime will shatter both their family and their beloved town.

With breathtaking pace and penetrating emotional insight, True Colors is an unforgettable novel about sisters, rivalry, forgiveness, redemption---and ultimately, what it means to be a family.

Jennifer had said the book was great but I had a lot of books checked out from the library so I kept putting it off. My pile of books had finally shrunk so I snuck it it. I was a little daunted by the size because I am still trying to read as many YA books so I have plenty of recommendations for my students but even with it being almost 500 pages long, I finished it in 5 days. It was hard to put down and it kept me interested the entire time. I especially enjoyed the 3 sisters aspect. While we don't get to all see each other very often I feel like my sisters and I are pretty close especially now that we are older. If you are looking for a good book this is one I would recommend.

Next book: The Titan's Curse- The third book of the Percy Jackson series (I am already about halfway through thanks to being in Mrs. Neal's class one day while the kids had independent work!)Thank goodness I can read while I walk and make sure kids are staying on task!