Review: A Mixing of Different Colors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 23, 2013
Lexie Ray's novel "STRONGER" is the story of Jasmine, a young girl who faces trouble at home from an abusive step-father and a now neglectful mother. Jasmine finds herself bounced from new parental figure to new parental figure, until finding a steady partner in Nate. But nothing is as it seems on the surface. Eventually it's revealed both Jasmine and Nate have major secrets, Jasmine's being a health issue and Nate's something from his past. In a way they are meant for each other, but revealing anymore will give away far too many details.The themes are both vast and deep, touching on everything form Jasmine's racial background, to family, surviving on the streets, and, of course, love. There are many emotional scenes I haven't forgotten yet, especially the ones that flashback to Jasmine and her mother, as her mom reveals more of Jasmine's past and her family.The voice in the novel is my favorite part, as it's incredibly strong and personal, without being too terse. The entire story flows from the first page to the last.Highly recommended; 5 stars.