When Colors Bleed is a collection of short stories by the author of ARSON. This unique blend features three different stories with universal themes...
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Mar 24, 2011
Kate (I Just Wanna Sit Here and Read!)
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WHEN COLORS BLEED, by Estevan Vega, is a collection of short stories from the author of Arson. I am a huge fan of Arson and I anticipate the release of the second book in the series. So when I was asked to read Vega's collection of short stories I was excited to get started.
These stories are not happy, so for those thinking they will be can prepare for quite the opposite. These stories are dark and explore the not so nice part of people and situations that humanity faces. My favorite s More...
These stories are not happy, so for those thinking they will be can prepare for quite the opposite. These stories are dark and explore the not so nice part of people and situations that humanity faces. My favorite s More...
Mar 23, 2011
Heather
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I was asked by Estevan Vega to review this collection of short stories and seeming how I loved his book Arson I felt honored to do so . The first story Baby Blue gave me such a lump in my throat. It tells you the story of a unique relationship developed over a suit but the end is so very heartbreaking. The characters made me realize that even someone you meet in such a short time can change your life forever and you shouldn't be afraid to take chances. My heart broke for Casey in the end. Then
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Mar 19, 2011
Raquel
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Review Of When Colors Bleed By Estevan Vega
I applaud Estevan for writing three amazing short stories. My favorite was Baby Blue because it made me cry and it just made me take stock of my life. All three stories, in my opinion, reminded me of possible episodes of The Twilight Zone. Vanilla Red is a great retrospect into the mind of a disillusioned soul. The Man In The Colored Room ends up being a curious surprise with a twist for an ending. I read this book without reading the blurb More...
I applaud Estevan for writing three amazing short stories. My favorite was Baby Blue because it made me cry and it just made me take stock of my life. All three stories, in my opinion, reminded me of possible episodes of The Twilight Zone. Vanilla Red is a great retrospect into the mind of a disillusioned soul. The Man In The Colored Room ends up being a curious surprise with a twist for an ending. I read this book without reading the blurb More...
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Mar 14, 2011
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Source: Received from author. Many thanks goes to Estevan Vega for sending me a copy of this book for review. I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review.
My rating: 4/5
When Colors Bleed is a compilation of three short stories by Arson author, Estevan Vega. The stories included are, Baby Blue, Vanilla Red, and The Man in the Colored Room. Each tale features the main character questioning themselves and their surroundings. The themes and emotions p More...
My rating: 4/5
When Colors Bleed is a compilation of three short stories by Arson author, Estevan Vega. The stories included are, Baby Blue, Vanilla Red, and The Man in the Colored Room. Each tale features the main character questioning themselves and their surroundings. The themes and emotions p More...
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Mar 16, 2011
Kelsey
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I was quite surprised about these three short stories. They really made you think and they draw you into them and the whole time it has you guessing what the end result will be. All of them are tragic and haunting.
Baby Blue tells the story of a Casey who works at a department store. A strange man visits once a week and asks to try on the same suite and shirt. They build a comfortable relationship. Then one day he buys the suit and Casey is shocked by what she reads in the paper the More...
Baby Blue tells the story of a Casey who works at a department store. A strange man visits once a week and asks to try on the same suite and shirt. They build a comfortable relationship. Then one day he buys the suit and Casey is shocked by what she reads in the paper the More...
Jul 14, 2011
Karen
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This is the second Estevan Vega book I have read. The first being Arson. This author has such a unique writing style; it's very dark and intense, often tapping into the disillusioned, disenfranchised soul. This collection of short stories is no exception.
Baby Blue tells the story of two people reaching out to each other forming a connection but for very different reasons. It is a touching story, both beautiful and heartbreaking.
Vanilla Red is a dark tale. Very dark, but j More...
Baby Blue tells the story of two people reaching out to each other forming a connection but for very different reasons. It is a touching story, both beautiful and heartbreaking.
Vanilla Red is a dark tale. Very dark, but j More...
Mar 23, 2011
Missy (Missy's Reads & Reviews)
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Estevan Vega completely blew me away with his novel Arson when I read it last year. So when Estevan contacted me to read his short story collection, When Colors Bleed, I jumped on it immediately - no questions asked.
Each story is similar in that they have the usual dark undertone (no sunshine and rainbows here), yet they're each unique stories that stand on their own. I found myself completely taken by each of the stories. BABY BLUE had me in tears, VANILLA RED made the part of me that More...
Each story is similar in that they have the usual dark undertone (no sunshine and rainbows here), yet they're each unique stories that stand on their own. I found myself completely taken by each of the stories. BABY BLUE had me in tears, VANILLA RED made the part of me that More...
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Apr 06, 2011
Jessica
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I've had Estevan Vega's book Arson on my wishlist forever. I'm still anxiously waiting for my library to buy a copy, but when he offered me the opportunity to review his new set of short stories I jumped at the chance! I've heard nothing but good things about his writing and I went into this with high expectations.
Wow, is all I have to say. Truly. These three short stories are not only well-written, but each one is filled with such emotion and so poignant. It's like being teased with a More...
Wow, is all I have to say. Truly. These three short stories are not only well-written, but each one is filled with such emotion and so poignant. It's like being teased with a More...
Mar 24, 2011
Savannah (Books With Bite)
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Let me tell you that the collections of stories in this book are good. Very good. Each had a different feel to them but with the colors is all expressed different emotions.
Baby Blue: This story is achingly wonderful. The amount of emotions and story packed into a short story, is wonderful. The characters you can relate right away and let you fee like you are in their shoes.
Vanilla Red: I love getting into this man's mind. The thoughts in his head were crazy but made sense at More...
Baby Blue: This story is achingly wonderful. The amount of emotions and story packed into a short story, is wonderful. The characters you can relate right away and let you fee like you are in their shoes.
Vanilla Red: I love getting into this man's mind. The thoughts in his head were crazy but made sense at More...
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