âThey didnât see you. Not really,â I say. Her sceptical expression dims with her intense glare. âAnd you do?â This question is the easiest one from her Iâve ever had to answer. âOh, I see you. I have always seen you, Eleanor. Always. More than anyone ever has.â
Candy Colored Sky by Ginger Scott was a beauty of a book, so much so, we couldnât put it down and upon finishing had to sit and process the words for a while. Whilst agonisingly heartbreaking, this story is inspiring, hopeful, sweet and uplifting. It is real life, and Candy Colored Sky had an authenticity we do not often come across in our fiction, which we loved. Told purely in eighteen year old, Jonah Wydnerâs pov it offers a perspective we are not often privy to, either. A young man who despite his own self-deprecating thoughts knows exactly who he is and what his heart wants. Steadfast and loyal, his character stole our hearts and we saw him as nothing short of wonderful.
âI donât know exactly who Iâm supposed to be around her, or rather, what version of me she needs the most. I donât think I actually have versions.â
His voice was multifaceted, his will and strength immeasurable. His heart all-encompassing and endearing, and his sense of humour and sarcasm perfectly placed and vital in such a way it lightened moments of utter tragedy. Whilst the journey he was on was not his own on the surface per se, he himself learnt a lot about himself and went through an experience of reconciling his own feelings and emotions in face of tragedy. When Jonah loves, he truly loves and will fight for it and protect it with his entire being.
ââŚfor the first time, maybe ever, I experience a deep, satisfying ache that stretches inside my ribs and pushes down inside my body, pinning me to my chair with a force stronger than gravity. Itâs painful, but it also feels as though itâs supposed to be.â
Brilliantly written and compelling, Ginger Scott ensures you connect with every single character and whilst the storyline moves along slowly, time truly ceases to exist on your journey alongside, Jonah. We donât often read YA these days as the essence of this genre can oftentimes lose its âageâ and realism, whilst still staying in its fictional lane, however, when we do and are treated to such a wonderful book as Candy Colored Sky we feel invigorated and in awe. No hesitation in our recommendation, that this is a book that needs to be read. Everyone should meet Jonah!
âI wonât hang up, and I wonât fall asleep myself for quite a while. But I will make sure she finds peace. Tonight. Tomorrow. Always.â
