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Strings of Color
Simone. Is immensely talented, yet everything she has ever known will be ripped apart. Her love will be tested. Her heart will call out for a strength that could only exist in moments like this, and her tears will carry her through the storm. Will she be able to give her heart to the love of her life while fighting to open her heart to a mother she has never known? Naya. While facing her greatest loss, will she be able to find the key to strength, the will to continue on, and the endurance to make it through one of the darkest moments in her life? Monà. Within her heart is a secret so deep that it could shake the very foundations of two lives. Will she be able to finally look into the eyes of a daughter she has only known from a distance? Misty. Two paths are set before her; one could lead her back to the life of fame and prominence, which she so desperately wants; and the other could give her the love she so desperately needs. Will she choose the path that is best for her future, or for her heart? Life can grab a hold of you like captivating strings of color. It is a lesson that four women will learn as they each travel down a journey filled with lies, betrayal, and shocking secrets.
368 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2012
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About the author
Marian L. Thomas
16 books457 followersMarian L. Thomas is an award-winning author known for crafting emotionally rich, character-driven women’s fiction. Her novels explore themes of love, resilience, motherhood, and second chances, earning praise from readers and critics alike.
Marian’s work has been featured in USA Today, Black Enterprise, Southern Writers Magazine, and on media outlets including Fox, NBC, and CBS. She is the author of several novels, including Saving Raine, Someone Like Me, and The Caged Butterfly—recipients of the USA Best Book Award for African-American Fiction.
With a passion for storytelling that touches the heart,
Marian writes to inspire women to embrace their own strength, healing, and joy. She lives in a suburb of Atlanta with her husband of over 20 years and is an avid fan of classic films like Pride and Prejudice—and firmly believes popcorn should be its own food group.
Marian’s work has been featured in USA Today, Black Enterprise, Southern Writers Magazine, and on media outlets including Fox, NBC, and CBS. She is the author of several novels, including Saving Raine, Someone Like Me, and The Caged Butterfly—recipients of the USA Best Book Award for African-American Fiction.
With a passion for storytelling that touches the heart,
Marian writes to inspire women to embrace their own strength, healing, and joy. She lives in a suburb of Atlanta with her husband of over 20 years and is an avid fan of classic films like Pride and Prejudice—and firmly believes popcorn should be its own food group.
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May 10, 2012
A quote starts each chapter in the book and I felt it was the way to start this review.
"Everything we go through in life is like a string of color, which pulls us this way or that." She said as she crossed one sting over the other. "That's how come we get so twisted in life. Can't grab our own strings and pull them in the direction we want them to go. No, we allow someone to not only hook us but to sting us along."
The plot follows 4 women and the men around them. Simone, a talented young singer but as she learns about her family and past she has to consider how far she will go for love now. Naya a jazz singer, who has built a world around her that seems to be falling down around and and now she really has to face secrets of her past. Mona, has to face the secrets of her past with all the changes that are happening around her, but how much damage has she done and can fix it now. Misty, has lived her life one way and thought one thing for so long when she finds out that might not be all the truth is she going to be able to face the changes she knows in her heart she needs to make.
The plot of all of these character's lives are entwined throughout this whole plot. There are moments where I couldn't keep them all straight and sometimes I still am confused by their pasts and how they are all related. But, it is in a good way, a way that I know they all go together and know that their relationships will work out together.
The confusion worked in this plot for me. It drew me in to the plot as I wanted to see all the elements work out. And see how all the characters grew, learned and faced what they need to through the plot. I would give this book 4 stars, but I do still need to read it again to make sure I understood all the elements.
This review is part of chick lit is the new black tour. I was provided a copy of the book, but the thoughts and summary are my own.
"Everything we go through in life is like a string of color, which pulls us this way or that." She said as she crossed one sting over the other. "That's how come we get so twisted in life. Can't grab our own strings and pull them in the direction we want them to go. No, we allow someone to not only hook us but to sting us along."
The plot follows 4 women and the men around them. Simone, a talented young singer but as she learns about her family and past she has to consider how far she will go for love now. Naya a jazz singer, who has built a world around her that seems to be falling down around and and now she really has to face secrets of her past. Mona, has to face the secrets of her past with all the changes that are happening around her, but how much damage has she done and can fix it now. Misty, has lived her life one way and thought one thing for so long when she finds out that might not be all the truth is she going to be able to face the changes she knows in her heart she needs to make.
The plot of all of these character's lives are entwined throughout this whole plot. There are moments where I couldn't keep them all straight and sometimes I still am confused by their pasts and how they are all related. But, it is in a good way, a way that I know they all go together and know that their relationships will work out together.
The confusion worked in this plot for me. It drew me in to the plot as I wanted to see all the elements work out. And see how all the characters grew, learned and faced what they need to through the plot. I would give this book 4 stars, but I do still need to read it again to make sure I understood all the elements.
This review is part of chick lit is the new black tour. I was provided a copy of the book, but the thoughts and summary are my own.
May 10, 2012
Welcome Marian L. Thomas to Writer’s Corner. Marian is visiting us via Chick Lit The New Black Blog Tours.
Synopsis:
Simone, Naya, Mona, and Misty all have a connection they find through circumstances. Naya suffers a great loss in her life but might find something more if her heart is open to it. Mona has secrets and is afraid of what those secrets might reveal to the important people in her life. Simone makes an important discovery about her past but will she have courage to move forward? Misty has made enemies in the past but can she make peace?
This novel focused on the ability to forgive and move forward. The phrase strings of color was used often in this novel. The definition for strings of color to me is the circumstances that come with your path through life. We all have choices on how to handle these different colors or circumstances. What will our path be? Will we choose to love instead of despising the people in our lives?
My Thoughts:
I liked this novel. I found it easy to read. I could also identify with many of the characters struggles. I found the subject matter of this novel heavier than I expected. I loved the way the author handled these topics with grace and perseverance. I did feel that I was missing something from not reading the previous books. Overall I felt this was a good book to read and become totally engrossed in.
Forgiveness is a main issue in this novel. How do we forgive those who have caused us great pain? Can we move past those circumstances? I wonder what colors would be associated with the strings of color?
You can contact Marian L. Thomas through http://www.facebook.com/MLT.ColorMeJa.... http://www.marianlthomas.com/ website.
Synopsis:
Simone, Naya, Mona, and Misty all have a connection they find through circumstances. Naya suffers a great loss in her life but might find something more if her heart is open to it. Mona has secrets and is afraid of what those secrets might reveal to the important people in her life. Simone makes an important discovery about her past but will she have courage to move forward? Misty has made enemies in the past but can she make peace?
This novel focused on the ability to forgive and move forward. The phrase strings of color was used often in this novel. The definition for strings of color to me is the circumstances that come with your path through life. We all have choices on how to handle these different colors or circumstances. What will our path be? Will we choose to love instead of despising the people in our lives?
My Thoughts:
I liked this novel. I found it easy to read. I could also identify with many of the characters struggles. I found the subject matter of this novel heavier than I expected. I loved the way the author handled these topics with grace and perseverance. I did feel that I was missing something from not reading the previous books. Overall I felt this was a good book to read and become totally engrossed in.
Forgiveness is a main issue in this novel. How do we forgive those who have caused us great pain? Can we move past those circumstances? I wonder what colors would be associated with the strings of color?
You can contact Marian L. Thomas through http://www.facebook.com/MLT.ColorMeJa.... http://www.marianlthomas.com/ website.
May 1, 2014
Wowzer! What can I say about this painfully beautiful book of lies, deceit, secrets, pain, and love? I can say read it and experience The Strings of Color for yourself. How can one family experience so much pain? It was beautifully written. I don't know why but every time I picked up this one to read, I could hear Lalah Hathaway singing on the background of my mind. This book is not for the faint of heart and not for those that are struggling with any type of sexual abuse but if you can believe in hope and healing...pick it up and hear the music of forgiveness!
February 23, 2015
This was a great series (The Color of Jazzmyne, My Father's Colors, and Strings of Color). There were a few discrepancies (I.e. The timeline of characters, twins names changed from book 2 to 3, etc.), but it doesn't take away from the important issues dealt with in the story. I could not put these books down. I look forward to reading more of Marian L. Thomas' books.
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