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The Rain in Sapphire
From the author of The Apple Tree comes a story centered on the young residents of Sapphire, Washington, a quaint town embellished with old houses, a glittering river, and plenty of secrets.
My life in Sapphire has been quiet and mundane as long as I can remember—just like my quiet and mundane family. But then everything changes for me, the day that a mysterious woman moves into the downtrodden Victorian house next-door. Minty Judson is perpetually dressed in black, encircled by hushed rumors, and she keeps popping up into my life when I least expect it.
The same could be said for Daniel Lockwood, the boy at Sapphire High with gorgeous, black hair, the one I’ve had a crush on for years. I can’t understand why our paths keep crossing this year, or what that faraway look is within his turquoise eyes.
On the surface, I seem to have it all. Popularity. Good looks. A stately home on Sapphire River. But there’s something people don’t know about me, a secret I am dead set on keeping to myself. As I traverse my final year of high school, I harbor my secret, I smile at all the right people—and all the while, I wonder why I feel so drawn to a girl I hardly know, the quiet and beautiful Mia Barnes.
A story pirouetting around themes of self-discovery and discovery of others, The Rain in Sapphire is a journey through mystery, pain, and ultimately, understanding.
My life in Sapphire has been quiet and mundane as long as I can remember—just like my quiet and mundane family. But then everything changes for me, the day that a mysterious woman moves into the downtrodden Victorian house next-door. Minty Judson is perpetually dressed in black, encircled by hushed rumors, and she keeps popping up into my life when I least expect it.
The same could be said for Daniel Lockwood, the boy at Sapphire High with gorgeous, black hair, the one I’ve had a crush on for years. I can’t understand why our paths keep crossing this year, or what that faraway look is within his turquoise eyes.
On the surface, I seem to have it all. Popularity. Good looks. A stately home on Sapphire River. But there’s something people don’t know about me, a secret I am dead set on keeping to myself. As I traverse my final year of high school, I harbor my secret, I smile at all the right people—and all the while, I wonder why I feel so drawn to a girl I hardly know, the quiet and beautiful Mia Barnes.
A story pirouetting around themes of self-discovery and discovery of others, The Rain in Sapphire is a journey through mystery, pain, and ultimately, understanding.
347 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2019
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Kayla Rose
6 books38 followersI wrote some books in my twenties. I hope you like them. My website is kaylarosebooks.wordpress.com.
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January 2, 2020
Hooked on Kayla Rose
Last week I read The Apple Tree and it was fantastic. To bring in the new year, I read The Rain in Sapphire. Another fantastic book. Glad to start off my reading year with a book that is so well done!
Last week I read The Apple Tree and it was fantastic. To bring in the new year, I read The Rain in Sapphire. Another fantastic book. Glad to start off my reading year with a book that is so well done!
March 11, 2021
This was more of a young adult book than I had expected, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Sad that everyone, adults and kids, kept things hidden from each other and even from themselves. But unfortunately that's the way most of us live, and it's probably especially true of teens. A good read.
March 26, 2025
I am stuck between a 3 & 4 star rating!!! But I just have to stick with a 3, so let’s get into it.
The GREAT STUFF👏
This book did a great job showing what depression feels like & looks like from the first person point of view. I think it’s a wonderful book for mental health, putting it into a story perspective, showing various diagnoses at play. Beautiful job well done!
THE GOOD👍
The story was engaging, I wanted to know more about Minty Judson from the get-go. Who the heck is this lady?! And I just wanted to know more and more about Mia & Daniel & their parents, etc. It almost felt like the more I was reading, the more layers I was uncovering to these characters. Great transformation!
THE EHHHHH, WHAT? 🫠
Okay, so first of all, I had some issues with the plot. WHO IN THE WORLD would let their MINOR run away and stay at a stranger woman’s house who has rumors going around that she was a murderer! Regardless of whether that’s just gossip or not, I can’t see parents like Wendy & Patrick being THAT okay with Mia running away over there.
I also felt like the love story was just a bit unrealistic. What was the connection between Daniel and Mia? I felt like it just lacked substance. What the heck were they connecting on? Was it just looks? It just seemed kind of empty and random? BUT, I feel like with the purpose of this book playing a huge role in advocating for mental health, then the love story can lack substance then I guess?
A slow burn, but good read & I would recommend it!
The GREAT STUFF👏
This book did a great job showing what depression feels like & looks like from the first person point of view. I think it’s a wonderful book for mental health, putting it into a story perspective, showing various diagnoses at play. Beautiful job well done!
THE GOOD👍
The story was engaging, I wanted to know more about Minty Judson from the get-go. Who the heck is this lady?! And I just wanted to know more and more about Mia & Daniel & their parents, etc. It almost felt like the more I was reading, the more layers I was uncovering to these characters. Great transformation!
THE EHHHHH, WHAT? 🫠
Okay, so first of all, I had some issues with the plot. WHO IN THE WORLD would let their MINOR run away and stay at a stranger woman’s house who has rumors going around that she was a murderer! Regardless of whether that’s just gossip or not, I can’t see parents like Wendy & Patrick being THAT okay with Mia running away over there.
I also felt like the love story was just a bit unrealistic. What was the connection between Daniel and Mia? I felt like it just lacked substance. What the heck were they connecting on? Was it just looks? It just seemed kind of empty and random? BUT, I feel like with the purpose of this book playing a huge role in advocating for mental health, then the love story can lack substance then I guess?
A slow burn, but good read & I would recommend it!
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April 12, 2022
It’s amazing how the author weaved so many hidden heartbreaking secrets into the storyline and artfully attached them to each one of the main protagonists. At first, the fictional town of Sapphire seemed like it was overburdened with sinister tales just waiting to be revealed to an anxious throng of readers, but then the multiplicity of intertwined plots eventually played out with surprising conclusions near the end. As for any adverse criticisms that I might have, the only real issue I found was navigating through the repetitive juxtaposition of different timelines without the guidance of definitive transitions. Still, since I favor novels that explore difficult situations facing coming of age characters, this one fit the bill nicely. That being said, I expect that I will pursue the possibility of reading more novels penned by this author that contain similar scenarios.
September 18, 2020
Enhancing further belief: "Every cloud has a silver lining!"
Romantic, enchanting, a "fairy-tale-type-of-story" that as the designated narrator in my family, this senior citizen truly fell for the meaning in the author's creation and found it easily to interpret the emotion and spiritual feeling emanating in its content. As a man, it helped me become more sensitive to emotional disorder and mental conditions like 'PTSD' and other break-downs in our society ... this pandemic is a burden for us BOTH emotionally and physically! Thank you Kayla for reminding us how important it is to face, treat, and resolve this challenge! Great work, exceptional artistry with aspect and expression!
Romantic, enchanting, a "fairy-tale-type-of-story" that as the designated narrator in my family, this senior citizen truly fell for the meaning in the author's creation and found it easily to interpret the emotion and spiritual feeling emanating in its content. As a man, it helped me become more sensitive to emotional disorder and mental conditions like 'PTSD' and other break-downs in our society ... this pandemic is a burden for us BOTH emotionally and physically! Thank you Kayla for reminding us how important it is to face, treat, and resolve this challenge! Great work, exceptional artistry with aspect and expression!
August 8, 2021
Good Read ...
A "coming of age" story specific to 2 teenagers, Mia and Daniel, grappling with their senior year of High School; making decisions about the future; figuring out family secrets; and finding balance in their lives. I enjoyed this book, especially the "thoughts" referenced at the beginning of each chapter and the poems that are interspersed throughout. There are surprises, a few twists and turns, and just a feel good story. Light reading, but one that will hold your interest.
A "coming of age" story specific to 2 teenagers, Mia and Daniel, grappling with their senior year of High School; making decisions about the future; figuring out family secrets; and finding balance in their lives. I enjoyed this book, especially the "thoughts" referenced at the beginning of each chapter and the poems that are interspersed throughout. There are surprises, a few twists and turns, and just a feel good story. Light reading, but one that will hold your interest.
January 1, 2020
Loved this book for many reasons. The biggest was because it hi-lights depression and shows the steps to work your way through the fog. The characters were believable and the interactions among them rang true. The book also shed light on how secrets and the inability to let them go can be crippling to those affected by those secrets. I enjoy this writer and look forward to her next book.
January 15, 2020
Great second book!
Kayla Rose writes with passion and pain. So many feelings and emotions. Minty and Matty's story ripped me apart.
Living with depression, physical pain and just daily sadness, trying to deal with fitting in. Life is so complicated.
I don't know how most people Blake it through life.
Continue writing you have a gift.
Kayla Rose writes with passion and pain. So many feelings and emotions. Minty and Matty's story ripped me apart.
Living with depression, physical pain and just daily sadness, trying to deal with fitting in. Life is so complicated.
I don't know how most people Blake it through life.
Continue writing you have a gift.
May 21, 2020
Refreshing
It is so refreshing to read both of Ms Rose's books. I can't wait to read more from her in the future. I highly recommended them. If I had to say one negative thing about her writing it would be that every now and then she will use a word (correctly) that just doesn't go with her fluidity of writing. Please keep them coming.
It is so refreshing to read both of Ms Rose's books. I can't wait to read more from her in the future. I highly recommended them. If I had to say one negative thing about her writing it would be that every now and then she will use a word (correctly) that just doesn't go with her fluidity of writing. Please keep them coming.
August 14, 2020
A wonderful exploration of emotions housed inside of each one of us
Beautifully written. The author takes you through a year in each character’s life where each person discovers who they are meant to be, how to meet and manage their fears, and how love of self and of each other is truly a beautiful thing.
Beautifully written. The author takes you through a year in each character’s life where each person discovers who they are meant to be, how to meet and manage their fears, and how love of self and of each other is truly a beautiful thing.
November 11, 2020
I hate secrecy.
I love mystery and know everyone has secrets but they can be dangerous. I'm glad they all shared their problems with each other. I almost didn't want to finish as they all seemed too young for me. But this writer knows her business of drawing the reader in. She is much like DS.
I love mystery and know everyone has secrets but they can be dangerous. I'm glad they all shared their problems with each other. I almost didn't want to finish as they all seemed too young for me. But this writer knows her business of drawing the reader in. She is much like DS.
December 22, 2019
A beautiful story
Kayla Rose is an artist with words. She has painted a beautiful story of love, loss, pain , and redemption. I love the way she vividly describes each of the characters. I highly recommend this book. You will not be disappointed!
Kayla Rose is an artist with words. She has painted a beautiful story of love, loss, pain , and redemption. I love the way she vividly describes each of the characters. I highly recommend this book. You will not be disappointed!
May 14, 2020
Wonderful story
Beautifully written. I enjoyed reading both books, The Apple Tree and Sapphire Rain. I love how Kayla is able to write her stories with great detail without being redundant.
I am looking forward to her next book.
Beautifully written. I enjoyed reading both books, The Apple Tree and Sapphire Rain. I love how Kayla is able to write her stories with great detail without being redundant.
I am looking forward to her next book.
July 22, 2020
Truthful
Great insight into depression. Most people don’t think about teenage depression. Cute love story. I love the Minty character. She is such a damaged person who finds her way into the light. Sensitive look at teenager years.
Great insight into depression. Most people don’t think about teenage depression. Cute love story. I love the Minty character. She is such a damaged person who finds her way into the light. Sensitive look at teenager years.
February 16, 2021
Darkness and light
I had to walk away after the last page. For awhile. This book touched something inside of me that left me feeling exposed. Very rare that a book can take me on an emotional journey like this....
I had to walk away after the last page. For awhile. This book touched something inside of me that left me feeling exposed. Very rare that a book can take me on an emotional journey like this....
September 1, 2021
Absolutely a five star!!
Thank You!!! I wish for all young people to read this book! So much hope and understanding is included in this heartfelt tale. I truly wish that I had read this when I was a young person looking for my own better.
Thank You!!! I wish for all young people to read this book! So much hope and understanding is included in this heartfelt tale. I truly wish that I had read this when I was a young person looking for my own better.
April 23, 2020
Engaging
I enjoyed both of your novels. I sought out this one after reading The Apple Tree. They show genuine insight and emotion...authentic!
I enjoyed both of your novels. I sought out this one after reading The Apple Tree. They show genuine insight and emotion...authentic!
December 11, 2020
Not my usual read but good for a change of pace.
June 19, 2021
Withdrawn
This book was real. The feelings and secrets we all have made and lived with need to be shared
This book hard to put down.
This book was real. The feelings and secrets we all have made and lived with need to be shared
This book hard to put down.
April 21, 2022
Great book. So any people can relate to some of the characters
October 29, 2020
Great Read
Even though the characters are teenaged(18), the story can be true for any age group. It’s about love, just love, not romance. Love can last a lifetime but romance is a seasonal thing. Would recommend to any age group.
Even though the characters are teenaged(18), the story can be true for any age group. It’s about love, just love, not romance. Love can last a lifetime but romance is a seasonal thing. Would recommend to any age group.
January 18, 2020
Beautifully woven story
I read the Apple Tree, and I couldn’t wait to read more from this author. I waited patiently, and I was not disappointed. I fell in love with the characters in this book. She brought them to life, she didn’t rush the story, didn’t force the plot line. It all came together so well. I will wait patiently for her third book as well. I know it will be worth the wait.
I read the Apple Tree, and I couldn’t wait to read more from this author. I waited patiently, and I was not disappointed. I fell in love with the characters in this book. She brought them to life, she didn’t rush the story, didn’t force the plot line. It all came together so well. I will wait patiently for her third book as well. I know it will be worth the wait.
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