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After the Blu: A Diary
"Dear Diary,
It's been a long time.
We've been through a lot together, haven't we?
I'm not the same person I used to be, and I hope you aren't either.
My old diary is filled with memories. Most of you know what they are.
But I think... I don't know.
Maybe it's time to turn the page?
Show everyone what comes After the Blu?
Love,
Beatrice"
It's been a long time.
We've been through a lot together, haven't we?
I'm not the same person I used to be, and I hope you aren't either.
My old diary is filled with memories. Most of you know what they are.
But I think... I don't know.
Maybe it's time to turn the page?
Show everyone what comes After the Blu?
Love,
Beatrice"
- GenresRomanceMental Health
137 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 23, 2026
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June 24, 2026
remember reading A Hue of Blue two years ago. I was young, naive, desperate to be seen and cared for. When I read it, I related to Beatrice — I saw myself through the lens of her eyes. I thought to myself, how come those of us who are so desperate to be loved end up falling into the hands of the people who will hurt us the most?
I was Beatrice at such a young age. She was me — we were different faces of the same coin. I had seen many Jaces in my life, and still I fell for the traps nevertheless.
Yet I moved on. I grew up… just like Blue, just like Beatrice did. So to see her healing arc was something I related to so deeply. She deserves it as much as I do — as much as all the Blues in the world do.
So to Marie, and to all the wonderful women out there — you deserve to be loved properly. You are enough. You are kind. You are smart. You will be loved one day, not just wanted. You will let someone love you instead of hurting you. But start by loving yourself first. ❤️
I was Beatrice at such a young age. She was me — we were different faces of the same coin. I had seen many Jaces in my life, and still I fell for the traps nevertheless.
Yet I moved on. I grew up… just like Blue, just like Beatrice did. So to see her healing arc was something I related to so deeply. She deserves it as much as I do — as much as all the Blues in the world do.
So to Marie, and to all the wonderful women out there — you deserve to be loved properly. You are enough. You are kind. You are smart. You will be loved one day, not just wanted. You will let someone love you instead of hurting you. But start by loving yourself first. ❤️
July 22, 2026
OK… so why am I crying?
I knew this was going to be a sad read, but I never expected it to wreck me like this.
I felt a profound sadness—an all-too-familiar ache buried deep within me. It stirred an intimate memory of a distant life where I was once a “Blu.” It hit so close to home. Maybe that’s why this book spoke to me so deeply. Wow.
Unrequited love. Gaslighting. The vicious cycle of pushing away, letting go, coming back, regretting, begging, hoping—for love to stay, for that one person to stay.
Ugh. This book is both depressing and emotionally stirring at the same time. Damn.
And Cole? If all guys were like him, no woman would ever have to cry.
I knew this was going to be a sad read, but I never expected it to wreck me like this.
I felt a profound sadness—an all-too-familiar ache buried deep within me. It stirred an intimate memory of a distant life where I was once a “Blu.” It hit so close to home. Maybe that’s why this book spoke to me so deeply. Wow.
Unrequited love. Gaslighting. The vicious cycle of pushing away, letting go, coming back, regretting, begging, hoping—for love to stay, for that one person to stay.
Ugh. This book is both depressing and emotionally stirring at the same time. Damn.
And Cole? If all guys were like him, no woman would ever have to cry.
July 7, 2026
I still think of a Hue of blu, that book was honestly like seeing myself. She wrote about my experiences like she had lived them. My Jace hurt me, I hurt him. We were toxic. He is happy now, so am I. He reached out, I ignored. Life moves on. I'm glad she out grew Jace. That she grew up and realised he was the problem.
This, was beautiful. Cole, ah Cole. I met my Cole when I was 23. I was fresh off my break up with Jace and wanted nothing to do with Cole. But he was so easy to love. That was 6 years ago. He has been there through my diagnosis, through it all. To all the Blu's, your Cole is coming.
This was beautiful. We all have our youth, make mistakes, we live and we learn.
I'm going to be telling my Stacy about this, she'd love it.
"It's hurts sometimes. To believe you could have loved someone into loving you."
"If someone makes you a worse person, they're not the person for you. If someone makes you hate yourself, they're not the person for you."
"You will never heal in the place you learned to hate yourself."
"Love will die, when it begs to be fed."
"The same memories can look very different when you change."
"Not all men, no. But enough to make me doubt."
"It's quiet when you're distracted. It's loud when you're alone."
"In a world short of love, I had to be wanted. Never loved, no. But I was wanted."
"Because I was his fucking rain and he was my sun."
"You think it's your fault, that people treated you poorly."
"Isn't it?"
"People can only meet you where they've met themselves. And emotionally unavailable people will always make you feel unworthy, even if you're not, simply because they're not ready themselves. "
"It means you're worthy of the love you spent your whole life giving away. You never needed permission to be loved."
"When you feel like running away, run towards me."
"You're too good to me."
"I'm sorry he wasn't better."
"Truth is we learn to live with what people are willing to give us."
This, was beautiful. Cole, ah Cole. I met my Cole when I was 23. I was fresh off my break up with Jace and wanted nothing to do with Cole. But he was so easy to love. That was 6 years ago. He has been there through my diagnosis, through it all. To all the Blu's, your Cole is coming.
This was beautiful. We all have our youth, make mistakes, we live and we learn.
I'm going to be telling my Stacy about this, she'd love it.
"It's hurts sometimes. To believe you could have loved someone into loving you."
"If someone makes you a worse person, they're not the person for you. If someone makes you hate yourself, they're not the person for you."
"You will never heal in the place you learned to hate yourself."
"Love will die, when it begs to be fed."
"The same memories can look very different when you change."
"Not all men, no. But enough to make me doubt."
"It's quiet when you're distracted. It's loud when you're alone."
"In a world short of love, I had to be wanted. Never loved, no. But I was wanted."
"Because I was his fucking rain and he was my sun."
"You think it's your fault, that people treated you poorly."
"Isn't it?"
"People can only meet you where they've met themselves. And emotionally unavailable people will always make you feel unworthy, even if you're not, simply because they're not ready themselves. "
"It means you're worthy of the love you spent your whole life giving away. You never needed permission to be loved."
"When you feel like running away, run towards me."
"You're too good to me."
"I'm sorry he wasn't better."
"Truth is we learn to live with what people are willing to give us."
June 25, 2026
the change between blu and beatrice from the first and second book is incremental but beautifulifully shown. it shows the reality of healing, ups and downs and moreover the maturing and learning that loving yourself before loving someone else is really fundamental for love on it’s own. tbh this is really for the girlies that seek change and want to grow from a horrible situation and find themself again whilst still fighting against the what ifs? i think everyone needs a cole to show that jace just isn’t all that. but i do think the main take from after the blu was for me that it’s not about these men that come or go or relationships that come and go in general, it’s about learning what you need and want and what you deserve from others. self worth sometimes sky rockets and drops but really you are enough and if someone doesn’t think that is enough then they aren’t ready for you and that is okay. a small but minor thing i also loved. the character blu and her diagnosis with bpd is really portrayed wonderfully throughout this whole diary, her ups and downs, her thoughts.. i think anyone with bpd would find this such a relatable read and someone they can really resonate and apply to themselves, 😊 thanks marie you are a truly beautiful writer.
June 23, 2026
SPOILERS (kind of)
I remember finishing a Hue of Blu and although I felt the ending was perfect for that point of time in Blu’s life, it wasn’t the end. She still had so much healing to do she still needed to embrace Beatrice. This sequel was so beautiful and everything I hoped it would be for Blu, she is finally learning to love herself and appreciate life. It’s such a difficult journey but this book just feels full of hope. Cole was the best person for Beatrice, he loved her in the way she deserved and showed her how she should’ve always been treated. The amount of emotions these books provoked is crazy but I can’t help but feel proud of Blu/Beatrice, this is the first book that brought tears to my eyes because I was so happy for a character. I’m so glad Blu/Beatrice got her happy ending that she always deserved, and although she will still have her struggles I know that she will be able to get herself through it
I remember finishing a Hue of Blu and although I felt the ending was perfect for that point of time in Blu’s life, it wasn’t the end. She still had so much healing to do she still needed to embrace Beatrice. This sequel was so beautiful and everything I hoped it would be for Blu, she is finally learning to love herself and appreciate life. It’s such a difficult journey but this book just feels full of hope. Cole was the best person for Beatrice, he loved her in the way she deserved and showed her how she should’ve always been treated. The amount of emotions these books provoked is crazy but I can’t help but feel proud of Blu/Beatrice, this is the first book that brought tears to my eyes because I was so happy for a character. I’m so glad Blu/Beatrice got her happy ending that she always deserved, and although she will still have her struggles I know that she will be able to get herself through it
August 19, 2026
I relate to this so much.
July 20, 2026
ᯓ★ˎˊ˗ Everything before, and After the Blu.
The sharks are still out there, circling the current I came from.
But I’m not in it anymore. For now, everything is water – And I, Beatrice Blu Henderson, am the shore.
THIS BOOK IS SO HEALING!!! i thought i wanted blu to end up with jace but i was so so wrong & i’m happy about that. the author shows us why it wouldn’t work and it makes perfect sense. beatrice deserved better than what jace gave her and going to therapy helped her realize it, too!
⋆.*ೃ✧“This isn’t how I’m supposed to be loved. But it’s exactly how I learned to leave.”
an honorable mention to cole— this isn’t his story and it doesn’t have anything to do with beatrice and her healing but it makes me extremely happy that she found someone like him. someone patient, understanding and who knows how to love her properly!
⋆.*ೃ✧“There’s more to you than hurt, and that’s what this is for,” he leaned in, kissing the ring gently. “A promise.”
“A promise?”
“A promise,” he whispered, “that when you forget who you are, I will always remind you.”
my sweet beatrice, my honeybee 🥹 she has come such a long way from the young girl seeking validation from men who didn’t even appreciate her. the deserves all the good things in life and more. blu/beatrice will always hold a special place in my heart. i appreciate how real and honest her character is, she’s relatable in so many ways it’s hard not to love her.
highly recommend this to everyone!!
The sharks are still out there, circling the current I came from.
But I’m not in it anymore. For now, everything is water – And I, Beatrice Blu Henderson, am the shore.
THIS BOOK IS SO HEALING!!! i thought i wanted blu to end up with jace but i was so so wrong & i’m happy about that. the author shows us why it wouldn’t work and it makes perfect sense. beatrice deserved better than what jace gave her and going to therapy helped her realize it, too!
⋆.*ೃ✧“This isn’t how I’m supposed to be loved. But it’s exactly how I learned to leave.”
an honorable mention to cole— this isn’t his story and it doesn’t have anything to do with beatrice and her healing but it makes me extremely happy that she found someone like him. someone patient, understanding and who knows how to love her properly!
⋆.*ೃ✧“There’s more to you than hurt, and that’s what this is for,” he leaned in, kissing the ring gently. “A promise.”
“A promise?”
“A promise,” he whispered, “that when you forget who you are, I will always remind you.”
my sweet beatrice, my honeybee 🥹 she has come such a long way from the young girl seeking validation from men who didn’t even appreciate her. the deserves all the good things in life and more. blu/beatrice will always hold a special place in my heart. i appreciate how real and honest her character is, she’s relatable in so many ways it’s hard not to love her.
highly recommend this to everyone!!
July 13, 2026
it's meant to be her diary and i get she's dropping her persona of blu but the whole introduction bit was so cringe
really glad she met cole, she needed to get out of that toxic mess with jace, so glad he wasn't in this
really glad she met cole, she needed to get out of that toxic mess with jace, so glad he wasn't in this
August 16, 2026
It’s over and I could not feel prouder of the feelings I got from this experience.
Blu is the part of me, and so many other people, that will always be there but Beatrice has thought me how to grow and let the other sleep.
There will be no one else like her.
Blu is the part of me, and so many other people, that will always be there but Beatrice has thought me how to grow and let the other sleep.
There will be no one else like her.
August 22, 2026
It was like I’m reading my own diary … what a gem . WOW . Loved every second of it
You know what , this is the ending I wanted for magnolia and bj … breakup and therapy …
Jessa Hastings should takes note
You know what , this is the ending I wanted for magnolia and bj … breakup and therapy …
Jessa Hastings should takes note
August 4, 2026
I have no words!
Read
August 9, 2026Again idk what to really rate this but it was a very good conclusion to a hue of blu if u read that read this
June 30, 2026
mmmm osea si pero ????
July 9, 2026
Was this book necessary? Not really. Was it good? Meh. Did I enjoy it ? Okay.
C’était plaisant d’avoir du « closure » avec Blu. C’était un peu longuet. J’ai moins accroché que lorsque j’ai dévoré Hue of Blu.
C’était plaisant d’avoir du « closure » avec Blu. C’était un peu longuet. J’ai moins accroché que lorsque j’ai dévoré Hue of Blu.
July 11, 2026
reading this book felt like meeting my past self HAHAHAHA the version of me i almost forgot. it reminded me of a chapter in my life when i was in a toxic relationship hshsjs a girl who just trying to make sense of love, boundaries, and self-worth
July 23, 2026
About 2.5/6⭐️
I have so much to say but none of it even seems appropriate. A hue of blu resonated with me in so many ways coz i felt like Blu in so many parts of my life. I have been the one who gives and gives and gives to people hoping that they'd love me back even a little bit, hoping that they'd stay and not leave but in the end i was always left. So yeah A hue if Blu is one of my favorite books.
So when I saw this a few days ago i was excited but also torn coz i loved how the first book ended. Blu decided to leave that part of her life behind and grow into better was a significant ending so i was worried and started thinking about the worst, like 'what if she goes back to him and losses herself again?' So many what ifs honestly.
I finally picked it up a few hours ago and honestly it is a disappointment.
Let's start with what i like.
I like that she finally got someone who loves her whole. Someone who doesn't just take from her. Someone who sees her and stayed even when she tried to push him away. Someone who didn't just love Blu but Beatrice too.
I love that Fawn stayed with her through it all. She's a friend we all need in this life.
I like that she went through all stages of therapy. The being lost, being afraid and acceptance before she started healing piece by piece.
What i didn't like....
That she went back to Jace. That she gave in even years after she had chosen to walk away. That she let him hurt her again. That she let him in. I can relate so much to that and that's probably why i didn't like it.
I don't like that she was written to be so weak when it comes to one man.
I do like Cole for her but their whole thing felt a bit rushed.
I would have loved to see her healing on her own, not another man being the 'motivation' for her to start healing(lol I've said that word a lot😂)
Cole feels like a 'crutch' to put it simply. Because what do you mean she's been in therapy for years and it wasn't working till he comes along? What if he leaves her. I mean sure the book offers happy ending for them but idk.
Honestly i feel like book one should have ended as it was and we could do without this.
I have so much to say but none of it even seems appropriate. A hue of blu resonated with me in so many ways coz i felt like Blu in so many parts of my life. I have been the one who gives and gives and gives to people hoping that they'd love me back even a little bit, hoping that they'd stay and not leave but in the end i was always left. So yeah A hue if Blu is one of my favorite books.
So when I saw this a few days ago i was excited but also torn coz i loved how the first book ended. Blu decided to leave that part of her life behind and grow into better was a significant ending so i was worried and started thinking about the worst, like 'what if she goes back to him and losses herself again?' So many what ifs honestly.
I finally picked it up a few hours ago and honestly it is a disappointment.
Let's start with what i like.
I like that she finally got someone who loves her whole. Someone who doesn't just take from her. Someone who sees her and stayed even when she tried to push him away. Someone who didn't just love Blu but Beatrice too.
I love that Fawn stayed with her through it all. She's a friend we all need in this life.
I like that she went through all stages of therapy. The being lost, being afraid and acceptance before she started healing piece by piece.
What i didn't like....
That she went back to Jace. That she gave in even years after she had chosen to walk away. That she let him hurt her again. That she let him in. I can relate so much to that and that's probably why i didn't like it.
I don't like that she was written to be so weak when it comes to one man.
I do like Cole for her but their whole thing felt a bit rushed.
I would have loved to see her healing on her own, not another man being the 'motivation' for her to start healing(lol I've said that word a lot😂)
Cole feels like a 'crutch' to put it simply. Because what do you mean she's been in therapy for years and it wasn't working till he comes along? What if he leaves her. I mean sure the book offers happy ending for them but idk.
Honestly i feel like book one should have ended as it was and we could do without this.
August 20, 2026
After the Blu - ⭐️ 5/5
~ spoilers ahead ~
Tears, sobs and just a story that can resonate with everyone; somehow in some way.
Hue of Blu broke me but After the Blu destroyed me and somewhat healed me at the same time. I’m glad we got more to ending of Hue of Blu and basically got the what happen’s next? I am so proud and amazed of Beatrice’s growth from the trauma and toxicity she faced not only with her past relationship but also her views on love.
Cole. Oh Cole, the love I have for this character. The patience, the kindness and the understanding. That part where he tell Beatrice to run towards him if she ever felt like running away… that part where he apologized because Jace wasn’t better or the part where he would take whatever she gave him and teach her it was enough. Oh god. My fucking heart.
This book hurt me, not because of the relationships in it, but because of what it made me confront about my relationship with myself. Like Beatrice, sometimes it’s hard to see the good in yourself when all you’ve ever known is the bad, when all you’ve ever heard, felt, or been conditioned to believe about yourself has been negative. You start to forget that there’s more to you than those things. I saw parts of myself in the way Blu felt, and it made me realize how easily we can become consumed by the negativity we’ve been taught to believe about ourselves. You forget to look beyond it. But reading this book gave me a strange sense of relief, not because other people are going through something similar but because it reminded me that we’re all just human, trying to understand ourselves, wanting to feel, and wanting to feel things more deeply than we sometimes know how to express. Everything else is just water after all.
~ spoilers ahead ~
Tears, sobs and just a story that can resonate with everyone; somehow in some way.
Hue of Blu broke me but After the Blu destroyed me and somewhat healed me at the same time. I’m glad we got more to ending of Hue of Blu and basically got the what happen’s next? I am so proud and amazed of Beatrice’s growth from the trauma and toxicity she faced not only with her past relationship but also her views on love.
Cole. Oh Cole, the love I have for this character. The patience, the kindness and the understanding. That part where he tell Beatrice to run towards him if she ever felt like running away… that part where he apologized because Jace wasn’t better or the part where he would take whatever she gave him and teach her it was enough. Oh god. My fucking heart.
This book hurt me, not because of the relationships in it, but because of what it made me confront about my relationship with myself. Like Beatrice, sometimes it’s hard to see the good in yourself when all you’ve ever known is the bad, when all you’ve ever heard, felt, or been conditioned to believe about yourself has been negative. You start to forget that there’s more to you than those things. I saw parts of myself in the way Blu felt, and it made me realize how easily we can become consumed by the negativity we’ve been taught to believe about ourselves. You forget to look beyond it. But reading this book gave me a strange sense of relief, not because other people are going through something similar but because it reminded me that we’re all just human, trying to understand ourselves, wanting to feel, and wanting to feel things more deeply than we sometimes know how to express. Everything else is just water after all.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 16, 2026
I felt every word of this book. Mental health is so misunderstood, and the resources are so thin. I felt agony for Beatrice and how she viewed herself. I didn't read the first book, but I gather the Jace character was not terribly constructive.
The author has real talent and an original, compelling voice. I appreciated her candor, but found her inner monologues, the self-sabotage, the self-loathing absolutely heartbreaking, and it wrecked me. Her relationship with Cole seemed promising, and it was nice to see a MMC's vulnerability not be shredded and used against him, but this is rarely the case in real life.
The biggest takeaway was the quote 'you can't meet people if they haven't met themselves.' It reminds me of another quote that I think is similar that I've head elsewhere 'how can you know the person across from you if you don't know yourself?' Either way, the message is a universal and powerful one - self-awareness and confronting one's demons is essential to growth. I also liked the sentiment that was expressed by Cole about how 'being hurt' doesn't give you the right to 'hurt others'.
An immersive and genuine account of an individual's struggle with BPD. Not for the faint of heart, and a lot of the sentences will cut like a knife if you aren't prepared.
Definitely worth reading if you've ever been broken into pieces by love.
The author has real talent and an original, compelling voice. I appreciated her candor, but found her inner monologues, the self-sabotage, the self-loathing absolutely heartbreaking, and it wrecked me. Her relationship with Cole seemed promising, and it was nice to see a MMC's vulnerability not be shredded and used against him, but this is rarely the case in real life.
The biggest takeaway was the quote 'you can't meet people if they haven't met themselves.' It reminds me of another quote that I think is similar that I've head elsewhere 'how can you know the person across from you if you don't know yourself?' Either way, the message is a universal and powerful one - self-awareness and confronting one's demons is essential to growth. I also liked the sentiment that was expressed by Cole about how 'being hurt' doesn't give you the right to 'hurt others'.
An immersive and genuine account of an individual's struggle with BPD. Not for the faint of heart, and a lot of the sentences will cut like a knife if you aren't prepared.
Definitely worth reading if you've ever been broken into pieces by love.
August 18, 2026
‼️TW: SA, toxic family dynamics, self-esteem, BPD, body dysmorphia, and mental health‼️
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So I had initially seen excerpts of this book online and decided I wanted to read it. I discovered it followed A Hue of Blu which is what led me to read that book first.
I’m not entirely sure how I feel about this one. It was shorter and felt a bit rushed. I enjoyed that it’s written by two versions of Beatrice. Before and after. I think that’s what made the emotions and thoughts in the book seem so strong, relatable, and heavy even. I understand that this was essentially her diary, but the formatting felt a bit overwhelming at times, but could just be my personal experience! It felt a bit messy.
I will say that I did really enjoy seeing her growth through all of her therapy. I loved watching Beatrice heal. 🥹 my girl needed that so bad because she really deserved so much more and her happiness was always something I wanted her to find. There were still so many good quotes and take aways from this book!
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So I had initially seen excerpts of this book online and decided I wanted to read it. I discovered it followed A Hue of Blu which is what led me to read that book first.
I’m not entirely sure how I feel about this one. It was shorter and felt a bit rushed. I enjoyed that it’s written by two versions of Beatrice. Before and after. I think that’s what made the emotions and thoughts in the book seem so strong, relatable, and heavy even. I understand that this was essentially her diary, but the formatting felt a bit overwhelming at times, but could just be my personal experience! It felt a bit messy.
I will say that I did really enjoy seeing her growth through all of her therapy. I loved watching Beatrice heal. 🥹 my girl needed that so bad because she really deserved so much more and her happiness was always something I wanted her to find. There were still so many good quotes and take aways from this book!
July 6, 2026
I remember reading the first book and feeling like I took a trip back in time to my younger self, desperately holding onto someone who hurt me in the worst possible way. This book feels like taking back control of your life and finally coming alive again.
The statement “when you’re conditioned to believe that love is supposed to hurt, you stop trusting anything that feels effortless.” is really powerful because it pinpoints how hard you have to fight to break the cycles and trust stability and consistency in a partner when your brain chemistry has been altered.
The only thing that I’m disappointed by is that this book felt alittle rushed. As the author said, she wrote this in a month and I feel like it shows. It would have been great to see more of how her relationship with herself improved over time and see more of how her relationship grows with Cole as I found it hard to connect to him as a character since we didn’t really “get to know him”.
The statement “when you’re conditioned to believe that love is supposed to hurt, you stop trusting anything that feels effortless.” is really powerful because it pinpoints how hard you have to fight to break the cycles and trust stability and consistency in a partner when your brain chemistry has been altered.
The only thing that I’m disappointed by is that this book felt alittle rushed. As the author said, she wrote this in a month and I feel like it shows. It would have been great to see more of how her relationship with herself improved over time and see more of how her relationship grows with Cole as I found it hard to connect to him as a character since we didn’t really “get to know him”.
June 28, 2026
As someone who's had a very long journey with their own mental health - this story that showed Beatrice's healing also was healing for me. It had me reflecting on aspects of my life, and seeing bits of myself reflected on paper.
So so many beautiful quotes in the story but one of my favourites has to be
"𝘐𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺." 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥. "𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘉𝘭𝘶" - 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥- "𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥."
A lot of us have so much deep sadness we carry with us every day, and this fear deep in our bones that we're unlovable. To see Beatrice learn to love herself and allow good things to happen, and love others was really beautiful. And that's really my take away, life will happen to us we have our highs and lows, it's what we do with those highs and lows that define us ❤️🥹
So so many beautiful quotes in the story but one of my favourites has to be
"𝘐𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺." 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥. "𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘉𝘭𝘶" - 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥- "𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥."
A lot of us have so much deep sadness we carry with us every day, and this fear deep in our bones that we're unlovable. To see Beatrice learn to love herself and allow good things to happen, and love others was really beautiful. And that's really my take away, life will happen to us we have our highs and lows, it's what we do with those highs and lows that define us ❤️🥹
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June 24, 2026
NOT for me. Beatrice is either acting like she’s god’s gift to everyone or suddenly a fragile victim and there is no in between. Its not “complex,” its just WHIPLASH 😭
finished the first book thinking Um ok maybe this is building somewhere… The sequel being yrs later surely we will see improvement. nope. same issue. WORSE somehow.
the trauma stuff also just gets dropped in like seasoning that never gets mixed in. its there but it’s not doing anything.
I honestly stopped trying to keep up with which version of her I was supposed to believe in.
another $20 I will NEVER see again. I am done.
finished the first book thinking Um ok maybe this is building somewhere… The sequel being yrs later surely we will see improvement. nope. same issue. WORSE somehow.
the trauma stuff also just gets dropped in like seasoning that never gets mixed in. its there but it’s not doing anything.
I honestly stopped trying to keep up with which version of her I was supposed to believe in.
another $20 I will NEVER see again. I am done.
June 25, 2026
If you're looking for a book filled with healing and growth let this be your next read!!!
Beatrice has had a very special place in my heart for the last year since reading "A hue of blu". The journey through her relationship with Jace was the most accurate portrayal of toxicity I'd ever seen, not to mention her battles with her mental health. "After the Blu" provides not just a happy ending to her story but a sense of closure for both us as the readers as well as our dear Blu. I've shed numerous tears and annotated a bunch of beautiful lines and pieces of dialogue.
Mar you've done it again, thank you for giving us Blu 💙
Beatrice has had a very special place in my heart for the last year since reading "A hue of blu". The journey through her relationship with Jace was the most accurate portrayal of toxicity I'd ever seen, not to mention her battles with her mental health. "After the Blu" provides not just a happy ending to her story but a sense of closure for both us as the readers as well as our dear Blu. I've shed numerous tears and annotated a bunch of beautiful lines and pieces of dialogue.
Mar you've done it again, thank you for giving us Blu 💙
June 27, 2026
I absolutely loved this.
Going back into Beatrice’s (calling her Blu feels odd now) world felt like catching up with an old friend. I wasn't sure what to expect from the diary format, but it ended up making the story feel so personal and emotional. It gave me a much deeper understanding of her and everything she's been through.
I also loved seeing her with Cole. Their relationship felt so genuine, and seeing Beatrice continue to grow and heal made this such a rewarding read.
This isn't a fast paced sequel, it's more reflective and character driven, but that's exactly why it worked for me.
Going back into Beatrice’s (calling her Blu feels odd now) world felt like catching up with an old friend. I wasn't sure what to expect from the diary format, but it ended up making the story feel so personal and emotional. It gave me a much deeper understanding of her and everything she's been through.
I also loved seeing her with Cole. Their relationship felt so genuine, and seeing Beatrice continue to grow and heal made this such a rewarding read.
This isn't a fast paced sequel, it's more reflective and character driven, but that's exactly why it worked for me.
August 3, 2026
I never extend an opinion on any book that I read. Ever. In this case, I felt as though I have to speak on how divine of an experience it was to infuse these pages into my psyche. You don't simply read this book... you feel it in your very essence. You laugh, cry, yell, cheer, jump for joy. Ultimately, achieving each and every level of grief between the chapters. I felt as though I was healing alongside Blu (or; shall I say Beatrice, Blue, or simply... B?)
I hope other women out here will eventually pick this book up, read it during a time where they need to find their way back to themselves, and look inward to find that peace of mind again. Even if it does hurt like a b***h.
With love,
HH
I hope other women out here will eventually pick this book up, read it during a time where they need to find their way back to themselves, and look inward to find that peace of mind again. Even if it does hurt like a b***h.
With love,
HH
June 25, 2026
I absolutely loved reading After a Hue of Blue. Marie-France Leger writes with such honesty and emotional depth. she has a way of putting complex emotions into simple, unforgettable words. I found myself highlighting countless passages because they resonated so deeply with me.
This isn’t just a book you read, it’s one you feel. It explores grief, hope, loneliness, healing, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep going after heartbreak and problems that come with life.
This isn’t just a book you read, it’s one you feel. It explores grief, hope, loneliness, healing, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep going after heartbreak and problems that come with life.
June 26, 2026
Wow where do i start ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful, healing story really Mar has written something truly special. After the Blu doesn’t just continue the story, it gently heals it. Every page is filled with heart, hope, and emotional depth, giving the characters and readers the closure they deserve and people a free therapy session It’s beautifully written, deeply moving, and one of those books that stays with you long after you’ve finished. An unforgettable read that I can’t recommend highly enough. 💙
June 30, 2026
A hue of blu hit home for me, I related so much to Beatrice that entire book. Now after the blu, I also relate to. Someone that has gone through a lot myself, seeing her be able to move towards healing, it’s promising. I found myself laughing, feeling giddy and crying during this read. One of my favorite reads was both a hue of blu and after the blu. I always will recommend both books to anyone I get the chance to.
July 8, 2026
Perfect
I was resisting reading this book but untimely I couldn't help myself. After the last books alternative ending I started hating the story because I felt like instead of healing Beatrice was falling to old toxic patterns. But after this book I feel like she's headed in a good direction. The story was messy and heartfelt and Beatrice felt so real and I loved it. I'm glad her story ended here instead of the last book.
I was resisting reading this book but untimely I couldn't help myself. After the last books alternative ending I started hating the story because I felt like instead of healing Beatrice was falling to old toxic patterns. But after this book I feel like she's headed in a good direction. The story was messy and heartfelt and Beatrice felt so real and I loved it. I'm glad her story ended here instead of the last book.
July 8, 2026
I read this directly after A Hue of Blu and it healed everything I faced within myself. It solidified the thoughts that were less than concrete formed when I read AHOB. I connected with Blu because I saw so much of myself in her. Beatrice on the hand was my awakening. She was my healing. My page to self recipe for a new beginning. She helped me see clearly and gave me direction when I so desperately needed it. ABSOLUTELY LOVED THESE BOOKS!
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