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Colorworld #3
Lumaworld
Every kid dreams of having superpowers. Wendy has the power to give them, and the wrong people know.
Now that Wendy has Gabriel back for good, and her brother and adopted sister are by her side, she's not worried. She has lived with a death touch long enough to know that there are worse things than being on the run from a few crazies.
But when Carl, Wendy's long-lost father, turns up unexpectedly, he shatters her new found happiness with a warning:
Wendy's skin is not the only thing about her that's lethal.
This time, however, Wendy isn't running scared. She can share the colorworld with the people who can touch her, and she's hell-bent on winning against the odds.
But Wendy soon learns that all miracles come with a price.
Now that Wendy has Gabriel back for good, and her brother and adopted sister are by her side, she's not worried. She has lived with a death touch long enough to know that there are worse things than being on the run from a few crazies.
But when Carl, Wendy's long-lost father, turns up unexpectedly, he shatters her new found happiness with a warning:
Wendy's skin is not the only thing about her that's lethal.
This time, however, Wendy isn't running scared. She can share the colorworld with the people who can touch her, and she's hell-bent on winning against the odds.
But Wendy soon learns that all miracles come with a price.
472 pages, Paperback
First published December 20, 2014
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About the author
Rachel E. Kelly
5 books58 followersI dig philosophy, lore, fairy tales, authentic romance, and the occult. I have longed to read something that artfully combines all 5, and since I haven't found it, I decided to write a story of my own. Colorworld is the culmination of all these loves of mine, and it's my passion to make it something everyone can read and get something out of. Stories are meant to entertain, yes, but the best stories are the ones that do that AND make you question yourself. And since I hold all other literary works to this standard, it is also the standard I hold myself to when writing.
The Colorworld series is a story that opens your eyes to the beauty of that everydayness we all know so well while weaving in that wee bit of fantasy we all long for.
For sample writing, visit colorworldbooks.com
The Colorworld series is a story that opens your eyes to the beauty of that everydayness we all know so well while weaving in that wee bit of fantasy we all long for.
For sample writing, visit colorworldbooks.com
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June 7, 2020
*review coming soon...I need to process the amazingness of this book first*
January 20, 2015
New Words: Panoply and Termagant and Dilatory
So far I have read the first three books. I had thought there were only three. If I had known there would be a fourth, I may not have read them at all. This review is to the first three, which I will include on all three books here on goodreads.
As all of the reviews I have seen of these books are GLOWING, I think I may be the first person who does not know the author who has read them. If the author reads my review let me say your ideas are RAD and I kept reading BECAUSE of them. However, please use an editor, or a better one, in the future.
OK, here goes:
The idea of kinks in the energy field of someone being smoothed and people manifesting abilities is so fascinating. The first book is fairly quick on the uptake, but then slows substantially for more than half of the book-- then picks up very quickly at the end in a rushed manner. I think the first book could have easily been half its size. Potentially, the entire three books should have fit into one book.
Wendy, the main character, COULD have been rad. But she very easily fell into the trap of "I really just need all my thoughts to be about a boy" and that was incredibly annoying to me. I would have read the book without a love interest at all. And it probably would have been a better book. The author did not do a good job of keeping the main character focused on real life. The character development for the guy, Gabriel, was confusing at times because he was wonderful wonderful wonderful (i get it already), but then in the second book Wendy decides he is manipulative and controlling and as a reader I guess you are just supposed to roll with it? The transition from infatuation to complicated actual relationship was not well done. She speaks in absolutes of how Gabriel is all of sudden, which are completely counter to everything we have learned about his character up until this point. Its sloppy.
Additionally, in the second book there is this:
"Stupid, Wendy. I was the one who instigated it even though I knew where it would lead. My gosh, it's like I forgot how riled up he got by the pool. It's like I forgot how completely easily men can be ruled by sexual urges. I, of all people, have a very clear knowledge of this fact. You wind them up and they WILL go somewhere." UM, rape culture anyone? Nope, men are not ruled by sexual urges. Please do not include that idea in your book. Everyone has choice. Girls do not need to be taught to be responsible for the sexual actions of boys and men.
oh, and this:
"She obviously drew a lot of inspiration from her Hispanic roots but still managed to make the colors understated enough to be refined." wow. So, the full spectrum of another culture isn't refined? yikes.
There are also random instances of "here's what Wendy is wearing and how she is accessorizing" which are just wasted sentences.
That is the main story of these books for me. They could have been so much more. It is very frustrating to see that as a reader, that the good interesting parts are rushed and poorly developed while "souls making love" is pages and pages and pages. I think the author is much too smart for the way the balance sheet of fluff vs. substance is actually panning out, and that is such a disappointment.
So far I have read the first three books. I had thought there were only three. If I had known there would be a fourth, I may not have read them at all. This review is to the first three, which I will include on all three books here on goodreads.
As all of the reviews I have seen of these books are GLOWING, I think I may be the first person who does not know the author who has read them. If the author reads my review let me say your ideas are RAD and I kept reading BECAUSE of them. However, please use an editor, or a better one, in the future.
OK, here goes:
The idea of kinks in the energy field of someone being smoothed and people manifesting abilities is so fascinating. The first book is fairly quick on the uptake, but then slows substantially for more than half of the book-- then picks up very quickly at the end in a rushed manner. I think the first book could have easily been half its size. Potentially, the entire three books should have fit into one book.
Wendy, the main character, COULD have been rad. But she very easily fell into the trap of "I really just need all my thoughts to be about a boy" and that was incredibly annoying to me. I would have read the book without a love interest at all. And it probably would have been a better book. The author did not do a good job of keeping the main character focused on real life. The character development for the guy, Gabriel, was confusing at times because he was wonderful wonderful wonderful (i get it already), but then in the second book Wendy decides he is manipulative and controlling and as a reader I guess you are just supposed to roll with it? The transition from infatuation to complicated actual relationship was not well done. She speaks in absolutes of how Gabriel is all of sudden, which are completely counter to everything we have learned about his character up until this point. Its sloppy.
Additionally, in the second book there is this:
"Stupid, Wendy. I was the one who instigated it even though I knew where it would lead. My gosh, it's like I forgot how riled up he got by the pool. It's like I forgot how completely easily men can be ruled by sexual urges. I, of all people, have a very clear knowledge of this fact. You wind them up and they WILL go somewhere." UM, rape culture anyone? Nope, men are not ruled by sexual urges. Please do not include that idea in your book. Everyone has choice. Girls do not need to be taught to be responsible for the sexual actions of boys and men.
oh, and this:
"She obviously drew a lot of inspiration from her Hispanic roots but still managed to make the colors understated enough to be refined." wow. So, the full spectrum of another culture isn't refined? yikes.
There are also random instances of "here's what Wendy is wearing and how she is accessorizing" which are just wasted sentences.
That is the main story of these books for me. They could have been so much more. It is very frustrating to see that as a reader, that the good interesting parts are rushed and poorly developed while "souls making love" is pages and pages and pages. I think the author is much too smart for the way the balance sheet of fluff vs. substance is actually panning out, and that is such a disappointment.
December 15, 2018
Suspenseful, Sad, Hopeful
This book is rough. Be ready for a lot of ups and downs. Some very fascinating character interactions though as they struggle together.
This book is rough. Be ready for a lot of ups and downs. Some very fascinating character interactions though as they struggle together.
April 13, 2019
Amazing!!!
This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I can’t wait to read the next one!
This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I can’t wait to read the next one!
October 5, 2020
It started out okay. Then it was a slow decline.
June 26, 2015
This review was originally posted on Fanboy Comics .
The universe really seemed determined to keep me from reading and reviewing Rachel E. Kelly’s third installment in her Colorworld series, Lumaworld. I struggled with the storyline anyway, because the focus on terminal illness felt too personal, and then my Kindle suddenly died. When my replacement arrived, none of my progress had been saved, so I faced re-reading material that I’d found difficult on the first pass; however, I’m glad that I did, because the true theme of Lumaworld is hope: hope in miracles; hope in the unknown; hope that things will somehow get better even if you don’t understand how. It’s not an easy read, at times, but the message rings true and is incredibly important to all of us.
Gabriel and Wendy think their lives can only get better now that the touch barrier has faded between them. They may be on the run from Robert with Ezra and Kaylen in tow, but they have each other in every way possible; however, Wendy’s enhanced senses indicate that something is seriously wrong with Gabriel. He sounds off, and she can smell blood on his breath when he speaks or coughs. When her husband’s illness gets severe enough, Wendy finally allows her Uncle Robert back into her life, only to learn the harsh truth: hypno-touch is ultimately fatal since it disrupts a body’s natural energy flow and creates rare cancers and other illnesses. Gabriel will die from Wendy’s training on him in the compound, and her time may almost be up, as well. If the young woman can learn more about how the energy strands work in the colorworld, she might find a cure, but does she have enough time left?
The terminal illness focus of Lumaworld was extremely hard for me to cope with since I had lost a beloved dog to cancer only a month before starting the Colorworld series. The raw pain and emotions from Wendy, Gabriel, and their friends and family hurt to read, because I related too closely. At the same time, everything written felt very genuine, from Ezra’s anger to Gabriel’s resignation to Uncle Robert/Moby’s inability to be too close. I would not be surprised if Kelly had personally experienced this type of trauma herself, given her skill at writing about it, and the fact that it affected me so intensely is a testament to its impact.
Fortunately, Wendy doesn’t spend the entire novel focusing on her impending death; she forges a path to help save the other hypno-touch patients with the hope that she can save Gabriel and Kaylen from an early demise. She never expects to save herself, but somehow having her death serve others is more important. Our heroine has come a long way from the confused girl in Colorworld, and while she’s still only twenty, I can see hints of the woman she will ultimately become as she matures.
Don’t try reading Lumaworld if you want a light, pick-me-up-type story, but it’s an excellent addition to Kelly’s series. She explored facets of her universe that I never anticipated, and it’s stuck with me after I finished the last page. Would I read it again right away? Probably not, but I’m glad I experienced it and am looking forward to more novels in this world!
4.5 Purple Scarves out of 5
The universe really seemed determined to keep me from reading and reviewing Rachel E. Kelly’s third installment in her Colorworld series, Lumaworld. I struggled with the storyline anyway, because the focus on terminal illness felt too personal, and then my Kindle suddenly died. When my replacement arrived, none of my progress had been saved, so I faced re-reading material that I’d found difficult on the first pass; however, I’m glad that I did, because the true theme of Lumaworld is hope: hope in miracles; hope in the unknown; hope that things will somehow get better even if you don’t understand how. It’s not an easy read, at times, but the message rings true and is incredibly important to all of us.
Gabriel and Wendy think their lives can only get better now that the touch barrier has faded between them. They may be on the run from Robert with Ezra and Kaylen in tow, but they have each other in every way possible; however, Wendy’s enhanced senses indicate that something is seriously wrong with Gabriel. He sounds off, and she can smell blood on his breath when he speaks or coughs. When her husband’s illness gets severe enough, Wendy finally allows her Uncle Robert back into her life, only to learn the harsh truth: hypno-touch is ultimately fatal since it disrupts a body’s natural energy flow and creates rare cancers and other illnesses. Gabriel will die from Wendy’s training on him in the compound, and her time may almost be up, as well. If the young woman can learn more about how the energy strands work in the colorworld, she might find a cure, but does she have enough time left?
The terminal illness focus of Lumaworld was extremely hard for me to cope with since I had lost a beloved dog to cancer only a month before starting the Colorworld series. The raw pain and emotions from Wendy, Gabriel, and their friends and family hurt to read, because I related too closely. At the same time, everything written felt very genuine, from Ezra’s anger to Gabriel’s resignation to Uncle Robert/Moby’s inability to be too close. I would not be surprised if Kelly had personally experienced this type of trauma herself, given her skill at writing about it, and the fact that it affected me so intensely is a testament to its impact.
Fortunately, Wendy doesn’t spend the entire novel focusing on her impending death; she forges a path to help save the other hypno-touch patients with the hope that she can save Gabriel and Kaylen from an early demise. She never expects to save herself, but somehow having her death serve others is more important. Our heroine has come a long way from the confused girl in Colorworld, and while she’s still only twenty, I can see hints of the woman she will ultimately become as she matures.
Don’t try reading Lumaworld if you want a light, pick-me-up-type story, but it’s an excellent addition to Kelly’s series. She explored facets of her universe that I never anticipated, and it’s stuck with me after I finished the last page. Would I read it again right away? Probably not, but I’m glad I experienced it and am looking forward to more novels in this world!
4.5 Purple Scarves out of 5
April 2, 2015
Lumaworld is the third book in the Colorworld series by Rachel E. Kelly . The first three book are currently out and I have read (and like) all three. These books are very well written and not only focus on the science fiction aspects but also on how a young adult named Wendy has to deal with very real and serious issues in everyday life. I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars and would recommend it. If you haven’t started this series yet then I would suggest starting with Colorworld , it is the first book in the series.
If you have yet to read this book and would like to avoid any and all possible spoilers then you might want to stop reading here until you finish the book. Spoilers
This book surprised me. After finishing the first two, when this book came out, I was not expecting it to go where it did. The twists and turns in this book kept increasing as the story went on and I was kept on the edge of my seat for most of it. Topics like cancer and death can be terrifying. However, I feel that Rachel E. Kelly wrote really well through Wendy’s perspective of how she deals with it. Her inner monologue throughout the book really showed how a person can be effected by such tragic events. Though this series is science fiction and about a young adult dealing with unexpected abilities, it is also about a young adult dealing with all of the realistic issues in her life.
One of the things that I love about the way Rachel E. Kelly has written these books is their endings. Despite the overall story plot and conflicts, each individual book (so far) has followed its own conflicts and these issues are typically resolved (for the most part) by the end of the book. Also, especially in the case of Lumaworld, the ending gave a little look into the next book. Because each book ends in a solution (even if it isn’t for the major conflicts of the overall story and only the conflict surrounding the book) it doesn’t leave me feeling as frustrated that the story was interrupted between books. Now this does not mean these books are standalones. This is a series. All the books have been following a story line as a whole. I would recommend reading all of the books, in the order they are set in, to avoid any missing information or confusion.
Overall I really liked this book. I felt it was a good way to further the story and I can’t wait to read the next one.
If you have yet to read this book and would like to avoid any and all possible spoilers then you might want to stop reading here until you finish the book. Spoilers
This book surprised me. After finishing the first two, when this book came out, I was not expecting it to go where it did. The twists and turns in this book kept increasing as the story went on and I was kept on the edge of my seat for most of it. Topics like cancer and death can be terrifying. However, I feel that Rachel E. Kelly wrote really well through Wendy’s perspective of how she deals with it. Her inner monologue throughout the book really showed how a person can be effected by such tragic events. Though this series is science fiction and about a young adult dealing with unexpected abilities, it is also about a young adult dealing with all of the realistic issues in her life.
One of the things that I love about the way Rachel E. Kelly has written these books is their endings. Despite the overall story plot and conflicts, each individual book (so far) has followed its own conflicts and these issues are typically resolved (for the most part) by the end of the book. Also, especially in the case of Lumaworld, the ending gave a little look into the next book. Because each book ends in a solution (even if it isn’t for the major conflicts of the overall story and only the conflict surrounding the book) it doesn’t leave me feeling as frustrated that the story was interrupted between books. Now this does not mean these books are standalones. This is a series. All the books have been following a story line as a whole. I would recommend reading all of the books, in the order they are set in, to avoid any missing information or confusion.
Overall I really liked this book. I felt it was a good way to further the story and I can’t wait to read the next one.
March 24, 2015
Lumaworld is a masterful continuation of the Colorworld series by Rachel Kelly. While I have enjoyed each of the books in the series thus far, I particularly have appreciated Lumaworld for a number of reasons. First, Kelly takes the story in completely unanticipated direction. She startlingly resolves unfinished centers of conflict in a way as to provide momentum for the true, if unexpected, center of conflict in Lumaworld while hinting at a large, supernatural conspiracy center of conflict for future books!
Second, (and this is true for all the Colorworld books), I love how the story acts as a framework to explore philosophies on relationships. In each book, the same relationships are reexamined under startlingly different circumstances, allowing the reader to learn and self-reflect on their own relationships in their own circumstances. I particularly appreciated the framework in Lumaworld, because I personally have never experienced *’*spoiler ahead *’* dealing with loved one who are terminally ill. I’ve never experienced extreme illness nor seen any of my family go through it – and I hope that my reading Lumaworld I can better understand how I might feel and behave and treat my loved ones if ever something so unfortunate happens. *`*spoiler finished *`*
Third, I just enjoy this story! It is refreshing to be able to read a sci-fi/fantasy that isn’t constantly inundated with violence. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy good action scenes and Colorworld has them – but sometimes I pick up a fantasy book that seems interesting only to get besieged with one battle after another. Thankfully, the Colorworld is a fresh breath of air!
Second, (and this is true for all the Colorworld books), I love how the story acts as a framework to explore philosophies on relationships. In each book, the same relationships are reexamined under startlingly different circumstances, allowing the reader to learn and self-reflect on their own relationships in their own circumstances. I particularly appreciated the framework in Lumaworld, because I personally have never experienced *’*spoiler ahead *’* dealing with loved one who are terminally ill. I’ve never experienced extreme illness nor seen any of my family go through it – and I hope that my reading Lumaworld I can better understand how I might feel and behave and treat my loved ones if ever something so unfortunate happens. *`*spoiler finished *`*
Third, I just enjoy this story! It is refreshing to be able to read a sci-fi/fantasy that isn’t constantly inundated with violence. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy good action scenes and Colorworld has them – but sometimes I pick up a fantasy book that seems interesting only to get besieged with one battle after another. Thankfully, the Colorworld is a fresh breath of air!
April 19, 2015
Lumaworld continues the thrilling story of Colorworld and Teleworld by Rachel E. Kelly. The beginning of the book picks up just where Teleworld left you hanging. It took me a bit to remember what was happening, but the author does a great job of jogging the reader's memory. Within a few chapters the plot of the book begins and the antagonist shows up. The plot continues to build and by chapter 16, I couldn't put the book down. The book series has elements that can appeal to readers of varying interests and of a wide age range. I highly recommend the series and look forward to book four!
June 14, 2025
The story is good but tooo much detail about strands and life forces. I am not smart enough to understand it and skimmed several chapters as it just went on and on about it. Boring.
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