Colorblind

by Aaron Slade

Casper Vance is the first human born in a century – a “medical mystery.” In a near future, people, known as extra-humans, have unique abilities called extra-human traits. Lacking any special ability, Casper is tormented by his classmates and made a social pariah in small-town Fallon, but he finds his escape in Evee. She is fascinated by Casper and accepts his outcast friends. When a dangerous presence inhabits Fallon, Casper and his friends must fight for their lives. Follow the story of society’s last human and discover if he survives the extraordinary talents of everyone around him. This gripping, coming-of-age series challenges the characters, as well as the reader, to think about humanity and whether its meaning can be lost.

Genres: Young Adult

396 pages, Paperback

First published April 6, 2012

About the author

Aaron Slade was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and grew up in Southern Arkansas. He attended college on an Academic and Band scholarship at Arkansas Tech University, where he graduated with honors, obtaining a Bachelor of arts degree in International Studies. In his studies, he traveled to many different countries and observed several social customs and beliefs. In his junior year, he began writing fiction outside of his studies. Through studying diverse social histories, cultures, and languages, he gathered enough inspiration to write his first book. Colorblind is Slade’s first book.

Reviews

[Valorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great first book! I am ready for the next one!!

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt genuinely sad about finishing this book! It is one of those novels that you want to carry on reading with characters that you want to continue sharing the lives of.

I managed to steal/borrow this book from my sister who was kindly sent it from the US by the author's mother. Intrigued by the blurb, I thought I'd give it a go and I was instantly captivated. It is a very easy and enjoyable read with believable and relatable characters. Aaron Slade has a very natural, eloquent style of writing that draws you in to his world. For me, he gets the balance of description and action just right. At no point did I find myself 'bored' but rather deeply absorbed and reluctant to put it down!

I can see this rapidly becoming a very popular title, I'm glad I've had the privilege of reading it so soon but will definitely be suffering a real book hangover with this one!

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although it takes place in the future, and with no "humans" left, it was still easy to relate to the characters and feel their joys and pains. The book sucked me in quickly and I found myself not being able to stop reading.
The characters were strong and the plot made me gasp, laugh, and cry.
I'm very excited to read the next one!

[Pope County Young Adult · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for Young Adults - It never stays on the library shelf for long. An interesting take on superpowers (kinda), an engaging and rebellious plot, and even a tad bit of romance! I can not recommend this book enough.

[Christine Williams]

Excellent book - extremely creative storyline and character-building. I really cared what happened to the characters. Highly recommended!

[Jill Reinking · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book from a friend of the author. I wasn't sure it would be my type of reading but once I started I didn't want to put it down. Fabulous book!

[Sierra Mcclure · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great book Slade! I look forward to reading the series.

[j · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good dystopian story, with a lot of potential. It seems geared to the younger end of the YA spectrum (Think "1984 meets Sky High"). But the characters are sympathetic and there's some good character development. Although, at nearly 400 pages, it can drag on a bit.
The author had an interesting idea for working backstory into the book, but I think he may have over used it. Some of those scenes didn't add to the story and might have been left out or combined.
In spite of all that, I did actually like this book. And I'll likely get the next one.

[Tonya Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A GREAT Book!!! Couldn't put it down!!
I am a caregiver of the author's grandmother and live near his home. I would love to meet him and ask him for his autograph!!!!!
also heard from his relative that he has written another book!! I really want to read it also!!!

[Lucy Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant! I have never read a book like this before but I am so glad I did! I cannot wait to read the next book, I'm hoping that this will be released around the world as I think it will be a bestseller. Definitely as good if not better than books like The Hunger Games etc