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Spectrum of Color #2
Color of Evil
The adventure continues
Welcome! My name is Frankie. I can see that you are a bit skeptical, yes I am an empath, actually more than your normal empath. When I concentrate, I can actually see the color of your soul and all around you I can see the colors of your emotions.
I have surrounded myself with a group of strong individuals, strong in spirit and strong with emotions. Sometimes it is overwhelming, but there are many times I need their strength to help carry me through.
This newly formed team has been named ‘The Color Guard of Mandalay.’ We are going to scour the countryside making our presence known throughout the kingdom. We will infiltrate every city, every village, every hamlet, along the way. We will search out any inhumanity, slavery, oppression, and all other crimes. We will right the wrongs of ‘Mad King Felix’ whose tyranny must come to an end.
As our symbol we adopted the Phoenix, rising from the ashes. Our goal is to heal the land, heal the people. If you see us coming, do not fear, for our cause is noble and just.
Welcome! My name is Frankie. I can see that you are a bit skeptical, yes I am an empath, actually more than your normal empath. When I concentrate, I can actually see the color of your soul and all around you I can see the colors of your emotions.
I have surrounded myself with a group of strong individuals, strong in spirit and strong with emotions. Sometimes it is overwhelming, but there are many times I need their strength to help carry me through.
This newly formed team has been named ‘The Color Guard of Mandalay.’ We are going to scour the countryside making our presence known throughout the kingdom. We will infiltrate every city, every village, every hamlet, along the way. We will search out any inhumanity, slavery, oppression, and all other crimes. We will right the wrongs of ‘Mad King Felix’ whose tyranny must come to an end.
As our symbol we adopted the Phoenix, rising from the ashes. Our goal is to heal the land, heal the people. If you see us coming, do not fear, for our cause is noble and just.
317 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2016
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About the author
S.K. Wee
15 books342 followersS K Wee lives in West-Central Wisconsin with her husband. She is retired from the Postal Service and spends most of her time reading and writing but loves to travel. Her first novel, Absence of Color, is the beginning of a four-book fantasy series, Spectrum of Color, which is available through Amazon. She also has written a follow-up trilogy centered on the children of the main characters we grew to love in the Spectrum of Color Series. The Whispers From Beyond Trilogy is now available in its entirety.
Since then, she had ventured into a few other genres: Contemporary Fiction with Larkin’s Landing and Lonely Hearts Complex. They are romance/mysteries set in the fictional small town of Tombora Springs in northern Wisconsin. If you enjoy paranormal fantasy check out Nun Worth Keeping where a young Catholic teaching nun is forced to make life-changing decisions. If you enjoy time travel, she has published a romance called Halwyn’s Portrait set in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan along the shores of Lake Superior.
More recently, she created a portal fantasy adventure, The World of Vallis series. Three stand-alone stories will soon be offered set in that universe.
Since then, she had ventured into a few other genres: Contemporary Fiction with Larkin’s Landing and Lonely Hearts Complex. They are romance/mysteries set in the fictional small town of Tombora Springs in northern Wisconsin. If you enjoy paranormal fantasy check out Nun Worth Keeping where a young Catholic teaching nun is forced to make life-changing decisions. If you enjoy time travel, she has published a romance called Halwyn’s Portrait set in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan along the shores of Lake Superior.
More recently, she created a portal fantasy adventure, The World of Vallis series. Three stand-alone stories will soon be offered set in that universe.
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July 8, 2017
If you’re a fan of S. K. Wee’s first novel, “Absence of Color: Spectrum of Color Book One”, you’re going to turn into loyal follower of her Spectrum of Color Novel Series for life after reading her second installment in the series, “Color of Evil: Spectrum of Color Book Two”! Thank goodness, Frankie, Darby, Wagner, Connie, Twig, Sophia, Rose, and all the wonderful characters from “Absence of Color” are back to tell us all about their amazing adventures … And, amazing they are!
Author S.K. Wee’s writing has greatly improved since “Absence of Color (Book One)” which I personally rated as a 5-Stars novel for its amazing intellect and detail. Gone are the grammatical errors that plagued portions of Wee’s first book, and the descriptive nature of her scenes are greatly enhanced—“colored”, if you will allow the obvious reference—with full-on imagery that pops to life in the reader’s imagination, providing an enriching and pure immersive experience. Best of all, Wee’s characters have greatly benefitted from her increasing intuition and insightfulness into the human psyche. In each character, Wee has formed a fully-intact, unique and separate personality, complete with an individual set of hopes and dreams, yet deeply plagued by their own self-doubts and insecurities. The characters are older and wiser in “Color of Evil Book Two”, coming into their own as Wee ups the ante by confronting them with choices about duty, career, loyalty, friendship, and yes … long-term relationships, aka LOVE!
Although it would be difficult reading “Color of Evil (Book Two)” as a standalone novel, once one steps into this spell-binding journey, any reader would agree it’s darn-near impossible to put this engaging, alternatively dark and humorous book down—even for a moment! Its huge cast of characters and complex relationships have expanded extensively since “Absence of Color (Book One)”, and any reader or fan would be justified in seizing the opportunity to pull up stakes in their own life and hop right into this alternative-reality fantasy tale to sail alongside Wagner and Sophia on ships headed to other ports of call, take up residence in one of the many splendid chambers in Darby’s recovered family castle, or venture out into the unknown with Frankie and her Color Guard on peace-keeping missions fraught with danger!
As a new ruling family rises to the forefront of the Spectrum of Color series—along with a whole new set of exciting adventures and villains yet to battle—you’re going to want to catch up and get started on this truly inspiring and absorbing series! I say, “Bring it on, and bring it on now! After all, there are many more novels in the Spectrum of Color Novel Series yet to come—Thank Wee!”
Author S.K. Wee’s writing has greatly improved since “Absence of Color (Book One)” which I personally rated as a 5-Stars novel for its amazing intellect and detail. Gone are the grammatical errors that plagued portions of Wee’s first book, and the descriptive nature of her scenes are greatly enhanced—“colored”, if you will allow the obvious reference—with full-on imagery that pops to life in the reader’s imagination, providing an enriching and pure immersive experience. Best of all, Wee’s characters have greatly benefitted from her increasing intuition and insightfulness into the human psyche. In each character, Wee has formed a fully-intact, unique and separate personality, complete with an individual set of hopes and dreams, yet deeply plagued by their own self-doubts and insecurities. The characters are older and wiser in “Color of Evil Book Two”, coming into their own as Wee ups the ante by confronting them with choices about duty, career, loyalty, friendship, and yes … long-term relationships, aka LOVE!
Although it would be difficult reading “Color of Evil (Book Two)” as a standalone novel, once one steps into this spell-binding journey, any reader would agree it’s darn-near impossible to put this engaging, alternatively dark and humorous book down—even for a moment! Its huge cast of characters and complex relationships have expanded extensively since “Absence of Color (Book One)”, and any reader or fan would be justified in seizing the opportunity to pull up stakes in their own life and hop right into this alternative-reality fantasy tale to sail alongside Wagner and Sophia on ships headed to other ports of call, take up residence in one of the many splendid chambers in Darby’s recovered family castle, or venture out into the unknown with Frankie and her Color Guard on peace-keeping missions fraught with danger!
As a new ruling family rises to the forefront of the Spectrum of Color series—along with a whole new set of exciting adventures and villains yet to battle—you’re going to want to catch up and get started on this truly inspiring and absorbing series! I say, “Bring it on, and bring it on now! After all, there are many more novels in the Spectrum of Color Novel Series yet to come—Thank Wee!”
February 25, 2019
This book follows directly after the events of the first Spectrum of Color. The trio from the first book--Conny, Frankie, and Twig--each have their own journeys ahead of them. Now that Frankie and Twig know the truth of their families, and Conny has lost his, the three of them are important pieces to peace between Mandalay and Baelor.
In the first book, we learned that Darby is part of the ruling family of Mandalay. In the second book, the reader gets to see him seek revenge on the mad king who destroyed his family. Only it's not at easy as that; he dispatches Felix early in the book, allowing the reader to see how he will start bringing the peace back.
I was very intrigued by the opening scene. Ms. Wee introduced new characters, leaving us with a hint of the identity of the future king. I liked how she wove the story together, so by the time she brings us back to Ragnarr and his family, we know what to expect of the reunion between Sophia and Ragnarr.
The romance continues in this book, too. Two of the adult couples finally make their feelings known, and the hint of a relationship between Twig and Frankie blooms into a betrothal. Of course, the impulsive Twig sowed some wild oats when he thought he would never get to have Frankie. I'm interested to see what is going to happen to Henny, especially considering how this book ends.
There's a rush to the finale, a climax that leads to the last page. There's an end to this arc, but there's definitely a cliffhanger ending that makes me anxious to dive into the next book!
In the first book, we learned that Darby is part of the ruling family of Mandalay. In the second book, the reader gets to see him seek revenge on the mad king who destroyed his family. Only it's not at easy as that; he dispatches Felix early in the book, allowing the reader to see how he will start bringing the peace back.
I was very intrigued by the opening scene. Ms. Wee introduced new characters, leaving us with a hint of the identity of the future king. I liked how she wove the story together, so by the time she brings us back to Ragnarr and his family, we know what to expect of the reunion between Sophia and Ragnarr.
The romance continues in this book, too. Two of the adult couples finally make their feelings known, and the hint of a relationship between Twig and Frankie blooms into a betrothal. Of course, the impulsive Twig sowed some wild oats when he thought he would never get to have Frankie. I'm interested to see what is going to happen to Henny, especially considering how this book ends.
There's a rush to the finale, a climax that leads to the last page. There's an end to this arc, but there's definitely a cliffhanger ending that makes me anxious to dive into the next book!
March 14, 2019
Having read book one a short while ago I was excited to get my hands on the second instalment in the Spectrum of Color series, and I wasn't disappointed. The plot ticks along at a page-turning pace, the characters have developed wonderfully, the author's story-telling has grown noticeably, hence my 5 stars rather than 4 for book one. Highly recommended!
April 10, 2018
This is not a fairy tale. It's a Greek Tragedy with a fantasy world wrapper. If you're looking for a happy ending, you'll have to keep reading the series. You won't find it here. I cried at least twice. There are a few touching moments, but they're quickly screwed by events.
Although I hate cliffhangers, I must say this is a nice transitional piece between the 1st and 3rd books. I found myself invested in the characters and compelled to read on. And boy, are there a lot of characters. There are so many people, and so much going on, that it would be difficult for anyone to read this book without reading the first. Heck fire, I had enough trouble keeping up after reading the first. If it weren't for the map and the Glossary of characters, I'd be totally lost.
This is definitely not a stand-alone book (and I don't see how it could be written that way). S.K. Wee has done a masterful job once again. I have very few criticisms. One is the battle scenes. I know how hard it is to write these, but these tend to come off as Wham-Bam-Thank-You-Maam type of battles. My other criticism is of a missed opportunity. There were some nice moments surrounding Ragnarr and Sophia, but I really needed something to smile about in that section of the book.
All in all, I would recommend this book (as long as you read the 1st - Absence of Color).
Although I hate cliffhangers, I must say this is a nice transitional piece between the 1st and 3rd books. I found myself invested in the characters and compelled to read on. And boy, are there a lot of characters. There are so many people, and so much going on, that it would be difficult for anyone to read this book without reading the first. Heck fire, I had enough trouble keeping up after reading the first. If it weren't for the map and the Glossary of characters, I'd be totally lost.
This is definitely not a stand-alone book (and I don't see how it could be written that way). S.K. Wee has done a masterful job once again. I have very few criticisms. One is the battle scenes. I know how hard it is to write these, but these tend to come off as Wham-Bam-Thank-You-Maam type of battles. My other criticism is of a missed opportunity. There were some nice moments surrounding Ragnarr and Sophia, but I really needed something to smile about in that section of the book.
All in all, I would recommend this book (as long as you read the 1st - Absence of Color).
February 17, 2020
The Color of Evil is Book 2 of the Spectrum of Color series, and I definitely suggest reading Book 1 before diving into this one. Despite high hopes, I seemed to have struggled with this read more than other reviewers. Wee has created a sweeping fantasy world with diverse magical abilities and a large cast of likable characters. As the blurb indicates, the gist of this book is the characters’ efforts to correct the many wrongs of the past.
I think the focus on the past is one of the challenges. I never had a sense of an overarching challenge, the characters’ ultimate life-changing goals, or the high stakes of failure. The lack of a forward-looking plot and any sense of impending danger or urgency resulted in a story that felt like a series of tangents. The narrative seemed to ramble, the characters traveling and training and fixing things, but with minimal trouble. Amorous contemplations, love relationships, and a mix of sexual encounters take up a large portion of the story.
The characters easily overcome the few obstacles they face, usually with a short conversation. At the 75% mark, they learn that the world is in danger, but any sense of urgency dissipates as they revert to a focus on other things, particularly the relationships between them. The antagonists appear in the last 10% of the book, and the confrontation is short and inconclusive.
There are about 6-10 main characters and over 100 secondary characters. Even with a glossary at the back of the book, the sheer number is overwhelming. The unfortunate result is that all of the characters felt diluted. The main characters with the more interesting stories (Frankie, Twig, and Conny) end up shortchanged while the reader gets the backstories of characters that are inconsequential to the plot. A number of characters appear for a chapter (such as the infant heir) and then disappear altogether. POV switches happen frequently, adding to the difficulty of focusing on the main characters and what’s happening inside them. Even minor characters with brief appearances and no importance to the story get pov snippets.
The “telling” writing style is best described as expository. It told me about the characters versus letting me connect with them emotionally and experience their lives. The only exceptions were Frankie, Conny, and Twig, particularly Twig who is the most flawed character and therefore the most interesting.
The lack of an urgent plot, as well as a significant amount of repetition and unnecessary explaining slows down the pace. Some lovely details and descriptions get lost in all the extraneous information. I think the story has potential but needs significant tightening and structural development.
I think the focus on the past is one of the challenges. I never had a sense of an overarching challenge, the characters’ ultimate life-changing goals, or the high stakes of failure. The lack of a forward-looking plot and any sense of impending danger or urgency resulted in a story that felt like a series of tangents. The narrative seemed to ramble, the characters traveling and training and fixing things, but with minimal trouble. Amorous contemplations, love relationships, and a mix of sexual encounters take up a large portion of the story.
The characters easily overcome the few obstacles they face, usually with a short conversation. At the 75% mark, they learn that the world is in danger, but any sense of urgency dissipates as they revert to a focus on other things, particularly the relationships between them. The antagonists appear in the last 10% of the book, and the confrontation is short and inconclusive.
There are about 6-10 main characters and over 100 secondary characters. Even with a glossary at the back of the book, the sheer number is overwhelming. The unfortunate result is that all of the characters felt diluted. The main characters with the more interesting stories (Frankie, Twig, and Conny) end up shortchanged while the reader gets the backstories of characters that are inconsequential to the plot. A number of characters appear for a chapter (such as the infant heir) and then disappear altogether. POV switches happen frequently, adding to the difficulty of focusing on the main characters and what’s happening inside them. Even minor characters with brief appearances and no importance to the story get pov snippets.
The “telling” writing style is best described as expository. It told me about the characters versus letting me connect with them emotionally and experience their lives. The only exceptions were Frankie, Conny, and Twig, particularly Twig who is the most flawed character and therefore the most interesting.
The lack of an urgent plot, as well as a significant amount of repetition and unnecessary explaining slows down the pace. Some lovely details and descriptions get lost in all the extraneous information. I think the story has potential but needs significant tightening and structural development.
January 24, 2020
A great second story.
Another wonderful story. Things seem to be falling into line for all the characters. But what i believe makes this book so good is the unexpected leading up to the end. And at the very end one great twist that has me impatiently waiting to read the next book. Also I love the animals the most. I believe Albert is my favorite.
Another wonderful story. Things seem to be falling into line for all the characters. But what i believe makes this book so good is the unexpected leading up to the end. And at the very end one great twist that has me impatiently waiting to read the next book. Also I love the animals the most. I believe Albert is my favorite.
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