Review: Love, Friendship, Fantasy, and Adventure!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 2, 2013
I had never read a book involving the Sary, so I really did not know what to expect from Colors Like Memories. What I found was a delightful story with characters I cared about. There was suspense, romance, and drama. Lots to keep me turning the pages!A Sary is a being that has never taken a breath of life and is put on Earth to protect those who want to take their own lives. They have magnificent wings and must keep their Sary identity completely secret. Julia has seen a lot in the hundreds of years that she has been a Sary.  The French Revolution, Civil War, and other important events she knows about firsthand. Of course, posing as an eighteen year old she knows way more than any history book will ever provide and she can't get over how much the books get wrong. But, she isn't here to focus on mistakes in history books; she is here to protect Marcy from committing suicide. Considering the depression Marcy has been in since her mother died, her father became an alcoholic, and her break up with her psychopathic ex-boyfriend- it isn't an easy job. Julia has a hard time with this job because she has been dealing with the death of her one and only love for a long time and she can't get passed it because she knows his death is her fault.  When another Sary turns up and seems to know Julia she is definitely curious to find out how he knows her and why he is there. What she finds out has her emotions flip flopping and things go from bad to worse when Marcy's history project prompts her to ask Julia some questions that can cause her to lose her wings. Will Julia be able to save Marcy? Why has the new Sary shown up in Julia's life?  Has Julia broken a rule that will take away her wings?  You don't want to miss this magical tale and the answers it holds!I really enjoyed getting to know Julia and I like that she is stronger than she knows.  Even though she can fly and has powers that help her to heal she still has fears and emotions that make her very easy to relate to for us mortals. I was rooting for Marcy right from the start and kept hoping she would see the value of her life and stop taking steps to try to end it.  The writing was fast paced and there were lots of times I laughed out loud.  It was fascinating to see the way things with the new Sary unfolded.  I would recommend this book to people who enjoy magic, romance, and stories about friendship. Watching the characters grow was rewarding and the events kept me on the edge of my seat. I also enjoyed when Julia's mind would travel back in time and we could find out more about the love she lost. As soon as I finished Colors Like Memories I just had to start the next book in the Sary Society Series.I was provided a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.