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Color Me Broken
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- GenresSecond Chance Romance
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2026
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June 7, 2026
got me late for an appointment
I could not put this book down, always waiting to see what was happening next. Juelz's growth was amazing. Tasha's strength was admirable. And Shyann... **sinister smile**
I could not put this book down, always waiting to see what was happening next. Juelz's growth was amazing. Tasha's strength was admirable. And Shyann... **sinister smile**
June 13, 2026
I went into Color Me Broken with high expectations because I thoroughly enjoyed Camille V.‘s previous work, and I’m happy to report that she absolutely delivered.
This is one of those stories that reminds you how fragile life can be and how quickly circumstances, secrets, and difficult choices can change everything. Without giving away too much, the story follows characters who appear to have built a beautiful life together, only to discover that love alone isn’t always enough to protect you from life’s complications.
What I appreciated most was how realistic the relationships felt. The struggles, miscommunications, heartbreaks, and moments of joy never felt manufactured for drama’s sake. Instead, they felt painfully authentic. The characters made decisions that frustrated me, broke my heart, and occasionally had me talking to the pages, but they always felt human.
Beyond the romance, this story explores friendship, grief, infertility, addiction, betrayal, healing, and resilience with incredible care. The friend group deserves special recognition because they brought so much warmth, humor, accountability, and support to the story. Their presence reminded me that sometimes the people who carry us through our darkest moments aren’t always our romantic partners.
Just when I thought I knew where the story was headed, another twist appeared and completely shifted the emotional landscape. Camille V. does an excellent job of balancing heavy themes with hope, showing that healing isn’t linear and that love often requires more strength than we realize.
This was emotional, messy, heartbreaking, frustrating, and beautiful all at the same time. If you enjoy character-driven stories that explore real-life challenges, complicated relationships, and the power of second chances, this one deserves a spot on your reading list.
Please check the trigger warnings before diving in.
This is one of those stories that reminds you how fragile life can be and how quickly circumstances, secrets, and difficult choices can change everything. Without giving away too much, the story follows characters who appear to have built a beautiful life together, only to discover that love alone isn’t always enough to protect you from life’s complications.
What I appreciated most was how realistic the relationships felt. The struggles, miscommunications, heartbreaks, and moments of joy never felt manufactured for drama’s sake. Instead, they felt painfully authentic. The characters made decisions that frustrated me, broke my heart, and occasionally had me talking to the pages, but they always felt human.
Beyond the romance, this story explores friendship, grief, infertility, addiction, betrayal, healing, and resilience with incredible care. The friend group deserves special recognition because they brought so much warmth, humor, accountability, and support to the story. Their presence reminded me that sometimes the people who carry us through our darkest moments aren’t always our romantic partners.
Just when I thought I knew where the story was headed, another twist appeared and completely shifted the emotional landscape. Camille V. does an excellent job of balancing heavy themes with hope, showing that healing isn’t linear and that love often requires more strength than we realize.
This was emotional, messy, heartbreaking, frustrating, and beautiful all at the same time. If you enjoy character-driven stories that explore real-life challenges, complicated relationships, and the power of second chances, this one deserves a spot on your reading list.
Please check the trigger warnings before diving in.
June 12, 2026
I was not expecting this story
You all, I was ready for a deep story, I was not prepared for this highly emotional story.
You all, I was ready for a deep story, I was not prepared for this highly emotional story.
June 18, 2026
🎶Lost Without You Can’t Help Myself 🎶
Wowwww this book took me so many places but it was definitely a good book. Betrayal, love, attempts to move forward, hurt, lies, secrets, fear, loss, a hard life, sickness, depression I mean this book had it all. They were battling things together yet separately. Juelz allowed the streets and a freak yo to cause him to lose out on his peace by not being upfront. The song ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone and the saying ain’t no fun when the rabbit got the gun is all he experienced when Tasha had enough not to mention all of what she was dealing with too. This book was so passionate and tugged at so many feelings and emotions. You rooted for them both at different times. You were grateful that they had real friends to share with and talk too and encourage them to get right. I thoroughly enjoyed it 10/10
Wowwww this book took me so many places but it was definitely a good book. Betrayal, love, attempts to move forward, hurt, lies, secrets, fear, loss, a hard life, sickness, depression I mean this book had it all. They were battling things together yet separately. Juelz allowed the streets and a freak yo to cause him to lose out on his peace by not being upfront. The song ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone and the saying ain’t no fun when the rabbit got the gun is all he experienced when Tasha had enough not to mention all of what she was dealing with too. This book was so passionate and tugged at so many feelings and emotions. You rooted for them both at different times. You were grateful that they had real friends to share with and talk too and encourage them to get right. I thoroughly enjoyed it 10/10
June 26, 2026
The mess in this book was wild… I feel like Juelz going to rehab and turn around to ask her to marry him was really rush. This couple deserves to be with each other because both of them love that toxic relationship. The FMC going through cancer and finding out Juelz cheated on her with her best friend when he could have just told her about the video and allow her to just lose her job..
June 26, 2026
Color Me Broken by Camille V was an emotional rollercoaster. This story was raw, messy, and full of healing. But let this book be a reminder to watch those so called friends. Everybody smiling in your face isn’t rooting for you. Some people want your life, your peace, and even your man. Camille V kept me locked in from beginning to end, and I was rooting for love to win through all the chaos. Definitely one I’d recommend.
June 6, 2026
Yes — keep the blackmail details because that’s the whole reason the premise falls apart. Here’s the revised version:
I wanted to like this book, but the main relationship did not work for me.
My biggest issue was the way the cheating was handled. Tasha’s so-called best friend blackmailed Juelz with hospital footage and threatened to expose Tasha unless he slept with her. The story tried to frame this as Juelz “protecting” Tasha, but I could not buy that. Based on how Juelz was written, he had too much power, too many resources, and too much ruthlessness for that excuse to make sense. He is supposed to be dangerous and feared, yet this one blackmail situation somehow left him with no choice but to carry on sexually with another woman? That did not add up.
Instead of feeling like a man making a painful sacrifice, he came across as a man who made terrible choices and then wanted those choices softened by his emotions afterward. The betrayal was even worse because Tasha was already dealing with serious health and fertility issues. She had enough pain in her life without being hurt by both her man and her best friend.
What frustrated me most was that the “protection” did not even protect her. The damage still happened, so all the cheating felt pointless on top of being cruel. I understood Tasha’s anger completely. What I struggled with was how the book seemed to want Juelz’s pain to outweigh hers. His spiral was written dramatically, but suffering after you hurt someone does not automatically make you redeemable.
I also did not like how the second chance romance was pushed. For me, the redemption was not strong enough to make the reunion feel earned. There were too many lies, too much damage, and not enough true accountability. I needed Juelz to fully own what he did without hiding behind “I was trying to protect you.”
The story had drama, but after a while it felt like trauma was being used to force the romance back together instead of letting the characters grow in a believable way.
This one just was not for me.
I wanted to like this book, but the main relationship did not work for me.
My biggest issue was the way the cheating was handled. Tasha’s so-called best friend blackmailed Juelz with hospital footage and threatened to expose Tasha unless he slept with her. The story tried to frame this as Juelz “protecting” Tasha, but I could not buy that. Based on how Juelz was written, he had too much power, too many resources, and too much ruthlessness for that excuse to make sense. He is supposed to be dangerous and feared, yet this one blackmail situation somehow left him with no choice but to carry on sexually with another woman? That did not add up.
Instead of feeling like a man making a painful sacrifice, he came across as a man who made terrible choices and then wanted those choices softened by his emotions afterward. The betrayal was even worse because Tasha was already dealing with serious health and fertility issues. She had enough pain in her life without being hurt by both her man and her best friend.
What frustrated me most was that the “protection” did not even protect her. The damage still happened, so all the cheating felt pointless on top of being cruel. I understood Tasha’s anger completely. What I struggled with was how the book seemed to want Juelz’s pain to outweigh hers. His spiral was written dramatically, but suffering after you hurt someone does not automatically make you redeemable.
I also did not like how the second chance romance was pushed. For me, the redemption was not strong enough to make the reunion feel earned. There were too many lies, too much damage, and not enough true accountability. I needed Juelz to fully own what he did without hiding behind “I was trying to protect you.”
The story had drama, but after a while it felt like trauma was being used to force the romance back together instead of letting the characters grow in a believable way.
This one just was not for me.
June 15, 2026
Camille never seems to disappoint me at all.
This story was so emotional, messy, beautifully heartbreaking in the best way.
These characters were experiencing real life trauma and challenges.
This was deep story that I wasn’t prepared for at all.
I couldn’t put it down!
This story was so emotional, messy, beautifully heartbreaking in the best way.
These characters were experiencing real life trauma and challenges.
This was deep story that I wasn’t prepared for at all.
I couldn’t put it down!
June 4, 2026
Scars, Healing and the Colors In Between
Color Me Broken was far more than a romance. It was a story about healing, forgiveness, growth, and the complicated ways our wounds follow us into the relationships we value most.
When I first met Tasha and Julez, they felt like the fun couple. The couple who laughed often, loved deeply, and somehow found a way to make life feel lighter despite its challenges. What I wasn't prepared for was the emotional journey Camille V. would take them AND ME on!
Tasha and Julez are beautifully imperfect. They are flawed, messy, and carrying burdens that don't simply disappear because love enters the picture. Their struggles felt authentic, making it impossible not to become invested in their journey. Camille V. reminds us that healing is rarely linear and that love does not require perfection to be meaningful.
One of my favorite aspects of this story was how human the characters felt. Their pain, mistakes, and growth felt genuine. Even during moments of frustration, I found myself rooting for them because their journey reflected something many of us understand: healing takes time, and sometimes the people we love are also learning how to heal themselves.
My only frustration was the conflict that kept them apart. While I understood its purpose, I felt like Juelz rationale wasn’t good enough. But read the book and come to your own conclusions.
By the end of the story, I fully understood the significance of the title. Color Me Broken serves as a beautiful reminder that broken crayons still color. Broken love can still be beautiful in its own right. Love isn’t perfect. Love isn’t transactional. It’s healing. We are all carrying scars, healing in our own way, and living somewhere in the colors between brokenness and wholeness.
And then there was that epilogue…let's just say Camille V. wanted to tap dance on my nerves one last time.
If you enjoy emotional romance, flawed but lovable characters, stories centered on healing, and relationships that feel real, Color Me Broken is a journey worth taking.
Color Me Broken was far more than a romance. It was a story about healing, forgiveness, growth, and the complicated ways our wounds follow us into the relationships we value most.
When I first met Tasha and Julez, they felt like the fun couple. The couple who laughed often, loved deeply, and somehow found a way to make life feel lighter despite its challenges. What I wasn't prepared for was the emotional journey Camille V. would take them AND ME on!
Tasha and Julez are beautifully imperfect. They are flawed, messy, and carrying burdens that don't simply disappear because love enters the picture. Their struggles felt authentic, making it impossible not to become invested in their journey. Camille V. reminds us that healing is rarely linear and that love does not require perfection to be meaningful.
One of my favorite aspects of this story was how human the characters felt. Their pain, mistakes, and growth felt genuine. Even during moments of frustration, I found myself rooting for them because their journey reflected something many of us understand: healing takes time, and sometimes the people we love are also learning how to heal themselves.
My only frustration was the conflict that kept them apart. While I understood its purpose, I felt like Juelz rationale wasn’t good enough. But read the book and come to your own conclusions.
By the end of the story, I fully understood the significance of the title. Color Me Broken serves as a beautiful reminder that broken crayons still color. Broken love can still be beautiful in its own right. Love isn’t perfect. Love isn’t transactional. It’s healing. We are all carrying scars, healing in our own way, and living somewhere in the colors between brokenness and wholeness.
And then there was that epilogue…let's just say Camille V. wanted to tap dance on my nerves one last time.
If you enjoy emotional romance, flawed but lovable characters, stories centered on healing, and relationships that feel real, Color Me Broken is a journey worth taking.
June 5, 2026
ARC Review
This was a 3.5 star to me.
Juelz and Tasha had it all until they didn’t. A poor decision made by Tasha led to Juelz being blackmailed and doing the unthinkable at a time where Tasha needed him the the most. While I understood Juelz thought he was doing the “right” thing he could have handled that situation way different so that the price he paid wasn’t so damaging. I felt Tasha’s pain and betrayal. With so called friends like Shyann you do not need enemies because she was wild and so wrong for what she did. Tasha was fighting her heart and her head; she went through a lot but the support from her family and genuine friends helped her navigate. In dealing with all this drama, Camille brought some heavy topics into the fold when it came to Juelz’s character which can be triggering to some so definitely take care of yourself while reading. What Juelz went through helped him get himself together to be a better man not only for himself but also for Tasha. His boys were some real friends and it was nice seeing male friendship portrayed in that way. When it came to their relationship, Tasha really needed to take a step back from Juelz before she was able to see that he was the one she wanted to be with. It was nice seeing Juelz come correct for her to try to get her back while she did that. Now, there were times where I wasn’t quite sure of the timing of some events which threw off the flow a little for me but overall Camille did a good job at keeping me engaged and wanting to see how certain things were going to go and if/how things would be worked out. I also felt a wide range of emotions while reading. Even though the book was heavy at times, Juelz was a character and I was laughing at his antics. Overall, I enjoyed this read and if you enjoy second chance romances, this is a good one to check out.
This was a 3.5 star to me.
Juelz and Tasha had it all until they didn’t. A poor decision made by Tasha led to Juelz being blackmailed and doing the unthinkable at a time where Tasha needed him the the most. While I understood Juelz thought he was doing the “right” thing he could have handled that situation way different so that the price he paid wasn’t so damaging. I felt Tasha’s pain and betrayal. With so called friends like Shyann you do not need enemies because she was wild and so wrong for what she did. Tasha was fighting her heart and her head; she went through a lot but the support from her family and genuine friends helped her navigate. In dealing with all this drama, Camille brought some heavy topics into the fold when it came to Juelz’s character which can be triggering to some so definitely take care of yourself while reading. What Juelz went through helped him get himself together to be a better man not only for himself but also for Tasha. His boys were some real friends and it was nice seeing male friendship portrayed in that way. When it came to their relationship, Tasha really needed to take a step back from Juelz before she was able to see that he was the one she wanted to be with. It was nice seeing Juelz come correct for her to try to get her back while she did that. Now, there were times where I wasn’t quite sure of the timing of some events which threw off the flow a little for me but overall Camille did a good job at keeping me engaged and wanting to see how certain things were going to go and if/how things would be worked out. I also felt a wide range of emotions while reading. Even though the book was heavy at times, Juelz was a character and I was laughing at his antics. Overall, I enjoyed this read and if you enjoy second chance romances, this is a good one to check out.
June 5, 2026
Very anticipated read for me that did not disappoint.
Intimate relationships, friendships, decisions, betrayal, physical illness, infertility, and addiction- are all explored BEAUTIFULLY in this story!
To me, our FMC’s journey is the focal point to begin our story. A decision she made in desperation set into motion the actions of others.
This lead to the drama and the emotions of the story.
Five star read for me that I DEFINITELY recommend.
Please check the trigger warnings!!!!
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Now, here is my more detailed breakdown with no spoilers.
I knew from the author’s dedication that this would be an emotionally driven read.
I love how that intimacy set the emotional tone for the story.
This author doesn’t tell the emotion they want the audience to feel.
They write the scene and EVOKE the emotion from the audience.
That is an amazing talent!
However, it is even more impressive when you realize this author is fairly new to published works.
The scene after the restaurant fight- whew!
The author allowed the reader to experience both scenarios- the fantasy then the reality.
That was so powerful because it explored the human nature of relationships (weakness).
But then the reality showed the strength of our FMC.
I believe my favorite scene (next to the ending) was on the balcony with the MMC and his friend group.
When I say emotional and realistic…
The ending sequence of events- POWERFUL and well written.
The suspense, anxiety, fear- If I could have read with my eyes closed, I would have.
This book drug me through an emotional storm and then turned around and gave me a tight hug after it was done.
Absolutely amazing writing!
Intimate relationships, friendships, decisions, betrayal, physical illness, infertility, and addiction- are all explored BEAUTIFULLY in this story!
To me, our FMC’s journey is the focal point to begin our story. A decision she made in desperation set into motion the actions of others.
This lead to the drama and the emotions of the story.
Five star read for me that I DEFINITELY recommend.
Please check the trigger warnings!!!!
______
Now, here is my more detailed breakdown with no spoilers.
I knew from the author’s dedication that this would be an emotionally driven read.
I love how that intimacy set the emotional tone for the story.
This author doesn’t tell the emotion they want the audience to feel.
They write the scene and EVOKE the emotion from the audience.
That is an amazing talent!
However, it is even more impressive when you realize this author is fairly new to published works.
The scene after the restaurant fight- whew!
The author allowed the reader to experience both scenarios- the fantasy then the reality.
That was so powerful because it explored the human nature of relationships (weakness).
But then the reality showed the strength of our FMC.
I believe my favorite scene (next to the ending) was on the balcony with the MMC and his friend group.
When I say emotional and realistic…
The ending sequence of events- POWERFUL and well written.
The suspense, anxiety, fear- If I could have read with my eyes closed, I would have.
This book drug me through an emotional storm and then turned around and gave me a tight hug after it was done.
Absolutely amazing writing!
June 4, 2026
4.5 Starts!
ARC REVIEW
I just finished an ARC read of Color Me Broken by Camille V. and this book definitely kept me emotionally invested from beginning to end.
The story follows Tasha and Juelz, a young engaged couple who appear to have the perfect life, successful careers, love, loyalty, and plans for a future together. But behind closed doors, secrets, betrayal, and outside manipulation begin to test everything they thought they had built.
Without giving too much away, one shocking betrayal changes the course of their relationship completely. As hidden truths start piling up on both sides, the story dives into love, trust, heartbreak, jealousy, and the emotional weight of keeping secrets from the people we care about most.
One thing I really enjoyed was how emotionally layered the characters were. Nobody felt perfect, and the author did a great job showing how pain, envy, fear, and love can all collide at once. There were moments that made me frustrated, emotional, and rooting for the characters all at the same time.
I also appreciated that the story touched on real-life struggles and heavy topics while still balancing romance and chemistry throughout the book. The emotional scenes felt raw and believable, and the tension kept me wanting to know what would happen
If you enjoy emotional romance dramas filled with secrets, betrayal, complicated relationships, and characters who make you feel everything right along with them, I’d definitely recommend adding this one to your reading list. Some wounds run deep… but love has a way of fighting its way back when you least expect it.
ARC REVIEW
I just finished an ARC read of Color Me Broken by Camille V. and this book definitely kept me emotionally invested from beginning to end.
The story follows Tasha and Juelz, a young engaged couple who appear to have the perfect life, successful careers, love, loyalty, and plans for a future together. But behind closed doors, secrets, betrayal, and outside manipulation begin to test everything they thought they had built.
Without giving too much away, one shocking betrayal changes the course of their relationship completely. As hidden truths start piling up on both sides, the story dives into love, trust, heartbreak, jealousy, and the emotional weight of keeping secrets from the people we care about most.
One thing I really enjoyed was how emotionally layered the characters were. Nobody felt perfect, and the author did a great job showing how pain, envy, fear, and love can all collide at once. There were moments that made me frustrated, emotional, and rooting for the characters all at the same time.
I also appreciated that the story touched on real-life struggles and heavy topics while still balancing romance and chemistry throughout the book. The emotional scenes felt raw and believable, and the tension kept me wanting to know what would happen
If you enjoy emotional romance dramas filled with secrets, betrayal, complicated relationships, and characters who make you feel everything right along with them, I’d definitely recommend adding this one to your reading list. Some wounds run deep… but love has a way of fighting its way back when you least expect it.
June 4, 2026
I recently finished reading an ARC copy of Color Me Broken by Camille V., and it was a story that kept me emotionally invested from beginning to end.
I should mention that I read this book without first reading The Weight of Us, but the story flowed so well that I never felt lost or confused. The author did a great job providing enough context for new readers while still delivering a compelling story.
Color Me Broken centers around Tasha and Juelz, an engaged couple who seem to have everything going for them—successful careers, a strong relationship, a bright future together.
Their story highlights how hidden secrets, outside influences, jealousy, and unexpected betrayals can slowly destroy something that once seemed unbreakable.
What I enjoyed most was how realistic Tasha and Juelz's relationship felt. Their story could easily be anyone's story because it reflects real-life struggles that many people face. Throughout the book, secrets, jealousy, and betrayal all play significant roles, while also showing the lengths people are willing to go for the things—and the people—they truly want.
I highly recommend adding this book to your TBR. Just be prepared for an emotional journey that will take you through heartbreak, frustration, hope, and healing before bringing you back again.
I should mention that I read this book without first reading The Weight of Us, but the story flowed so well that I never felt lost or confused. The author did a great job providing enough context for new readers while still delivering a compelling story.
Color Me Broken centers around Tasha and Juelz, an engaged couple who seem to have everything going for them—successful careers, a strong relationship, a bright future together.
Their story highlights how hidden secrets, outside influences, jealousy, and unexpected betrayals can slowly destroy something that once seemed unbreakable.
What I enjoyed most was how realistic Tasha and Juelz's relationship felt. Their story could easily be anyone's story because it reflects real-life struggles that many people face. Throughout the book, secrets, jealousy, and betrayal all play significant roles, while also showing the lengths people are willing to go for the things—and the people—they truly want.
I highly recommend adding this book to your TBR. Just be prepared for an emotional journey that will take you through heartbreak, frustration, hope, and healing before bringing you back again.
June 5, 2026
ARC Review…
This book hurt in the kind of way that sits heavy on your chest.
Color Me Broken is betrayal, addiction, sickness, survival, and Black love all tangled into one emotional storm. Tasha and Juelz were supposed to be forever the kind of love that was loud, protective, and deeply rooted. But love gets tested in the ugliest way when Tasha is caught stealing some pills while on duty puts everything at risk, and her so-called best friend Shyann uses that weakness to blackmail Juelz.
And Juelz? He loved Tasha so much he made a devastating choice trying to protect her… but that choice shattered the very woman he was trying to save.
Tasha is fighting cancer while also fighting heartbreak? Whew. That broke me. Her pain felt raw. As a cancer survivor, I knew how she felt. Her rage felt earned. And when she beat the brakes off Shyann, after learning about her and Juelz. Shyann deserved every bit of that ass whupping.
Losing Tasha causes Juelz to spiral and he starts using his own product. That point in the story shows how broken love can make a person when guilt, grief, and regret take over. But at the heart of this story was healing, messy, painful, imperfect healing.
This book was emotional, heartbreaking, and heartwarming all at once. It showed that love can break you, betrayal can change you, but survival can color you whole again.
This book hurt in the kind of way that sits heavy on your chest.
Color Me Broken is betrayal, addiction, sickness, survival, and Black love all tangled into one emotional storm. Tasha and Juelz were supposed to be forever the kind of love that was loud, protective, and deeply rooted. But love gets tested in the ugliest way when Tasha is caught stealing some pills while on duty puts everything at risk, and her so-called best friend Shyann uses that weakness to blackmail Juelz.
And Juelz? He loved Tasha so much he made a devastating choice trying to protect her… but that choice shattered the very woman he was trying to save.
Tasha is fighting cancer while also fighting heartbreak? Whew. That broke me. Her pain felt raw. As a cancer survivor, I knew how she felt. Her rage felt earned. And when she beat the brakes off Shyann, after learning about her and Juelz. Shyann deserved every bit of that ass whupping.
Losing Tasha causes Juelz to spiral and he starts using his own product. That point in the story shows how broken love can make a person when guilt, grief, and regret take over. But at the heart of this story was healing, messy, painful, imperfect healing.
This book was emotional, heartbreaking, and heartwarming all at once. It showed that love can break you, betrayal can change you, but survival can color you whole again.
June 5, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Review
This book completely wrecked me and put me back together again.
The FMC's journey through infertility and an ovarian cancer diagnosis was portrayed with so much emotion and authenticity that my heart broke for her every step of the way. Just when it seemed like she was carrying more than anyone should have to endure, she was hit with the ultimate betrayal discovering that her fiancé and best friend had shattered her trust in the worst possible way.
What made this story even more powerful was the beautiful second-chance romance woven throughout the heartbreak. As the FMC struggled to heal from her losses, she unexpectedly found an opportunity to open her heart again. Watching her learn to trust, love, and believe in happiness after everything she had endured was both emotional and rewarding.
The author masterfully balanced grief, resilience, healing, and romance. The FMC's growth was inspiring, and the love story felt earned every step of the way. This was a deeply emotional journey filled with heartbreak, hope, and the reminder that even after life's darkest moments, a second chance at happiness is possible.
A truly unforgettable read that had me reaching for the tissues while cheering for the heroine's happily ever after. An easy 5-star read! ❤️📚✨
This book completely wrecked me and put me back together again.
The FMC's journey through infertility and an ovarian cancer diagnosis was portrayed with so much emotion and authenticity that my heart broke for her every step of the way. Just when it seemed like she was carrying more than anyone should have to endure, she was hit with the ultimate betrayal discovering that her fiancé and best friend had shattered her trust in the worst possible way.
What made this story even more powerful was the beautiful second-chance romance woven throughout the heartbreak. As the FMC struggled to heal from her losses, she unexpectedly found an opportunity to open her heart again. Watching her learn to trust, love, and believe in happiness after everything she had endured was both emotional and rewarding.
The author masterfully balanced grief, resilience, healing, and romance. The FMC's growth was inspiring, and the love story felt earned every step of the way. This was a deeply emotional journey filled with heartbreak, hope, and the reminder that even after life's darkest moments, a second chance at happiness is possible.
A truly unforgettable read that had me reaching for the tissues while cheering for the heroine's happily ever after. An easy 5-star read! ❤️📚✨
June 7, 2026
Camille V pulled me into this story from the very beginning. The emotional tone is set in the prologue, and I immediately knew I was in for a journey.
Having previously read The Weight of Us, I expected an emotionally charged romance, and Color Me Broken delivered. Juelz and Tasha are flawed, complex characters who face real challenges in their relationship. Their story isn't always pretty, but that's what made it feel authentic. The messiness, pain, and healing all felt genuine, creating a romance that was easy to become invested in.
One of the things I appreciated most was how realistic the relationships felt. The characters make mistakes, carry emotional baggage, and have to work through difficult situations rather than simply finding easy solutions.
The story also kept me engaged with an ending I didn't see coming. That final twist added an extra layer to an already emotional read.
Overall, Color Me Broken is a heartfelt romance filled with emotional depth, flawed but relatable characters, and a journey of growth and healing.
Thank you Camille V for the advanced reader copy. This is my honest opinion.
Having previously read The Weight of Us, I expected an emotionally charged romance, and Color Me Broken delivered. Juelz and Tasha are flawed, complex characters who face real challenges in their relationship. Their story isn't always pretty, but that's what made it feel authentic. The messiness, pain, and healing all felt genuine, creating a romance that was easy to become invested in.
One of the things I appreciated most was how realistic the relationships felt. The characters make mistakes, carry emotional baggage, and have to work through difficult situations rather than simply finding easy solutions.
The story also kept me engaged with an ending I didn't see coming. That final twist added an extra layer to an already emotional read.
Overall, Color Me Broken is a heartfelt romance filled with emotional depth, flawed but relatable characters, and a journey of growth and healing.
Thank you Camille V for the advanced reader copy. This is my honest opinion.
June 7, 2026
ARC review
Tasha and Juelzs relationship started off chaotic in The Weight of Us, so we shouldn't have expected anything else. From beginning to end their relationship was built on nothing but absolute chaos,lies, and betrayal. And everything could've been avoided if they were both honest with each other. The blackmailing that Shyann started was crazy but Juelz was doing what he thought was saving Tasha,which ended up doing more damage to them.
I didn't agree with Juelzs "pain" outweighed Tashas. Tasha was going through a sickness, infertility and him cheating on her with one of her"friends" and that was overshadowed by him not being able to face his own lies. Although they ended up getting their happy ending the journey to them getting there was exhausting to say the least.
Overall I rate it a 4⭐. Will I read more of Tasha and Juelz if Camille V writes about them again? ABSOLUTELY!!
Tasha and Juelzs relationship started off chaotic in The Weight of Us, so we shouldn't have expected anything else. From beginning to end their relationship was built on nothing but absolute chaos,lies, and betrayal. And everything could've been avoided if they were both honest with each other. The blackmailing that Shyann started was crazy but Juelz was doing what he thought was saving Tasha,which ended up doing more damage to them.
I didn't agree with Juelzs "pain" outweighed Tashas. Tasha was going through a sickness, infertility and him cheating on her with one of her"friends" and that was overshadowed by him not being able to face his own lies. Although they ended up getting their happy ending the journey to them getting there was exhausting to say the least.
Overall I rate it a 4⭐. Will I read more of Tasha and Juelz if Camille V writes about them again? ABSOLUTELY!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 5, 2026
“Y’all, this book had EVERYTHING 😮💨📚
Love triangles, cheating, blackmail, drama, second chances, LOVE, that kept me invested from beginning to end.
Julez & Tasha’s relationship was messy, emotional, and tested in ways I never expected. But what I loved most was the friend circle. The jokes, the loyalty, the tough love, and the way they showed up for each other made the story feel so real.
Just when I thought they were safe, another plot twist came out of nowhere. Beyond life just life-ing this book touches on grief, infertility, healing, and what happens when love is forced to survive life’s hardest moments.
If you like with complicated relationships, relatable emotional traits, humor, friendship, and drama that keeps you turning the pages, this book is DEFINITELY worth reading add to your TBR😮💨💙📖✨
Love triangles, cheating, blackmail, drama, second chances, LOVE, that kept me invested from beginning to end.
Julez & Tasha’s relationship was messy, emotional, and tested in ways I never expected. But what I loved most was the friend circle. The jokes, the loyalty, the tough love, and the way they showed up for each other made the story feel so real.
Just when I thought they were safe, another plot twist came out of nowhere. Beyond life just life-ing this book touches on grief, infertility, healing, and what happens when love is forced to survive life’s hardest moments.
If you like with complicated relationships, relatable emotional traits, humor, friendship, and drama that keeps you turning the pages, this book is DEFINITELY worth reading add to your TBR😮💨💙📖✨
June 4, 2026
First I want to thank Camille for the opportunity for this ARC read.
The tumultuous relationship of Juelz & Tasha was one for the books. How do you recover from something that was meant to break you?? This book shows that essences of be careful who you tell information to concerning your significate other. No "friend" should be privy to the ins and outs of your sexual relationship. You should really read about how a life that was "perfect" could turn to sh!t in the blink of an eye. One tiny mistake can change the trajectory of your whole life. You should read this an understand that they still would be peeling me off my "friend"!!!!
Kudos Camille!!
The tumultuous relationship of Juelz & Tasha was one for the books. How do you recover from something that was meant to break you?? This book shows that essences of be careful who you tell information to concerning your significate other. No "friend" should be privy to the ins and outs of your sexual relationship. You should really read about how a life that was "perfect" could turn to sh!t in the blink of an eye. One tiny mistake can change the trajectory of your whole life. You should read this an understand that they still would be peeling me off my "friend"!!!!
Kudos Camille!!
June 5, 2026
Author Camille V had me going through up and down of the two characters Julez and Tasha . My gurrl Tasha don’t play about her man Julez because she would beat a gurrl up behind him. Julez is the man that can’t keep his hands off of Tasha . I understand what Tasha was going though with trying to get pregnant . Her bestfriend Shayna’s was making me mad I wanted to teleport in that book and help Tasha out lol . I was on the edge wait to see what happened next on the book 10/10 recommmend you read this book it was a great reading of how the relationship went through some stuff and they come back together after that hard moment.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 4, 2026
😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨
I had the honor of ARC Color Me Broken and let me just say my Girl Camille knows how to pull at every emotion you have no matter if you
You want to feel or not !!
This story shows how far two people will go when they love each other and sometimes you think you are doing What’s best for your partner when in reality you are causing more hurt than what you were trying to keep them from .
Get ready for an emotional ride that will take you through heartbreak, sickness, jealously , and then take you back around to build you back up ‼️‼️
I had the honor of ARC Color Me Broken and let me just say my Girl Camille knows how to pull at every emotion you have no matter if you
You want to feel or not !!
This story shows how far two people will go when they love each other and sometimes you think you are doing What’s best for your partner when in reality you are causing more hurt than what you were trying to keep them from .
Get ready for an emotional ride that will take you through heartbreak, sickness, jealously , and then take you back around to build you back up ‼️‼️
June 5, 2026
I was fortunate to be an ARC reader for Color Me Broken, and it was a captivating weekend read. Juelz and Tasha gave me a love story I won’t soon forget.
From chapter one to the epilogue, I was fully invested and rooting for them through every trial and tribulation. The heartbreak, betrayal, and personal struggles had me emotionally attached, hoping they would find their way back to the love that made them fit together like puzzlepieces..
Camille V. delivered a story that reminds us love isn’t always easy—but sometimes, it’s absolutely worth fighting for. ❤️🔥
From chapter one to the epilogue, I was fully invested and rooting for them through every trial and tribulation. The heartbreak, betrayal, and personal struggles had me emotionally attached, hoping they would find their way back to the love that made them fit together like puzzlepieces..
Camille V. delivered a story that reminds us love isn’t always easy—but sometimes, it’s absolutely worth fighting for. ❤️🔥
June 6, 2026
This one had me on pins and needles
Goodness… that prologue/ending had me stressed. I figured that’s who it was. This love withstood a lot of trials. Jue and Tasha had some people envious of their love! All they wanted was each other and a little one running around. Through all the ups and downs, they came out victorious. I do think they both should’ve been honest with each other from jump. Keeping secrets almost had them lose each other for good. True love won!!! Oh and Good for Shyann!!!
Goodness… that prologue/ending had me stressed. I figured that’s who it was. This love withstood a lot of trials. Jue and Tasha had some people envious of their love! All they wanted was each other and a little one running around. Through all the ups and downs, they came out victorious. I do think they both should’ve been honest with each other from jump. Keeping secrets almost had them lose each other for good. True love won!!! Oh and Good for Shyann!!!
June 11, 2026
A beautiful twisted love
First off let me say, I have never held my breath for the last 10 pages so hard in my life. Tears were welling up , because I couldn’t imagine what I thought was about to happen. Juelz and Tasha were a real LOVE. It wasn’t always peace and perfection. That man did the unthinkable for him, truly trying to protect her.I was sooo mad at her for not telling him everything about the dr. Ing this book was soo good . I’m 2 for 2 with Camille and baby I’m here to stay. I’M a thug and she be having me over here going through it. GO READ IT !!
First off let me say, I have never held my breath for the last 10 pages so hard in my life. Tears were welling up , because I couldn’t imagine what I thought was about to happen. Juelz and Tasha were a real LOVE. It wasn’t always peace and perfection. That man did the unthinkable for him, truly trying to protect her.I was sooo mad at her for not telling him everything about the dr. Ing this book was soo good . I’m 2 for 2 with Camille and baby I’m here to stay. I’M a thug and she be having me over here going through it. GO READ IT !!
June 8, 2026
arc review
The worst feeling in the world is being hurt by someone you love.
Imagine years of love, just for it to fall apart by one mistake. A mistake that was meant to protect you, but instead it BROKE you.
Baby call me a LEGO because this book broke me down & then built me right back up. My emotions were all over the place from beginning to end. I was laughing, crying & felt like I wanted to throw up ! My girl @authorcamillev is gonna always write a beautifully broken love story 🩷
The worst feeling in the world is being hurt by someone you love.
Imagine years of love, just for it to fall apart by one mistake. A mistake that was meant to protect you, but instead it BROKE you.
Baby call me a LEGO because this book broke me down & then built me right back up. My emotions were all over the place from beginning to end. I was laughing, crying & felt like I wanted to throw up ! My girl @authorcamillev is gonna always write a beautifully broken love story 🩷
June 7, 2026
I had about 59 heart attacks
This book….MESSSSSSYYYY! Continuing in the same universe as The Weight of Us, Juelz and Tasha are front and center. Things go downhill really fast because of snakes who hate to see two people happily in love. The messss of it all? Ooooowwweeeee! Had my ass in a blender for all 283 pages! I cannot wait to see where this universe goes because this was A+ continuation!
This book….MESSSSSSYYYY! Continuing in the same universe as The Weight of Us, Juelz and Tasha are front and center. Things go downhill really fast because of snakes who hate to see two people happily in love. The messss of it all? Ooooowwweeeee! Had my ass in a blender for all 283 pages! I cannot wait to see where this universe goes because this was A+ continuation!
June 7, 2026
This was an EXCELLENT BOOK!!
This book had me sucked in from page 1!! I loved Tasha she loved hard and Julez loved him too he also loved hard..their love story was theirs and thats all that can be said about it!! I loved how Camille showed Julez at his most vulnerable (we dont get that often) my boy went thru it and came out of it!! Now that ending OMG talk about tears to what????? Great read did not dissappoint at all
This book had me sucked in from page 1!! I loved Tasha she loved hard and Julez loved him too he also loved hard..their love story was theirs and thats all that can be said about it!! I loved how Camille showed Julez at his most vulnerable (we dont get that often) my boy went thru it and came out of it!! Now that ending OMG talk about tears to what????? Great read did not dissappoint at all
June 4, 2026
whoo, this was a read. So much emotion left on the pages. When I say that Julez and Tasha went through it, I mean took me through a hell of a roller coaster, but it def made what they had that much stronger. One mistake leads to a brutal bad decision and hurt that can't be overlooked. Shamu(iykyk) ass deserved every bit of the karma her bitchass got. I stand ten toes down with that.
June 5, 2026
It’s Just Emotions taking me over, caught up in sorrow…
This book broke me, built me up, made me laugh, made me tear up. Baby,that prologue-that prologue almost took me out but I’m glad I stayed for the ride. This was a beautifully written story of Two People Finding their way back to each other. It was real, it was emotional. Girl read the MF Book .
This book broke me, built me up, made me laugh, made me tear up. Baby,that prologue-that prologue almost took me out but I’m glad I stayed for the ride. This was a beautifully written story of Two People Finding their way back to each other. It was real, it was emotional. Girl read the MF Book .
June 7, 2026
Whew……….
I’m still in my feelings about this book. I understood both Juelz and Tasha’s point of view. I understand why he did what he did and I completely understood her reaction. But in the end, secrets will destroy even the best of bonds!!
Btw: Shyann got EXACTLY what she deserved!!!
I’m still in my feelings about this book. I understood both Juelz and Tasha’s point of view. I understand why he did what he did and I completely understood her reaction. But in the end, secrets will destroy even the best of bonds!!
Btw: Shyann got EXACTLY what she deserved!!!
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