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The Kaleidoscope Album #1-4
The Kaleidoscope Album Complete Series
All four of The Shrikes’ love stories are here!
800+ pages of wlw stories.
The Shrikes burst onto the scene three years ago with their breakout album. Now, they just have to write a worthy follow up.
Join the band as they navigate making a new album, challenges in cowriting, new love, changing identity, and of course, the best music they’ve ever made.
Undone: Opposites attract when rock star Billie Rush and Ice Queen Vero De Luca get paired up to write the next big pop song. Both women think that working together sounds like a match made in hell. Though they can hardly stand each other, sparks start to fly when they’re writing the new single, “Undone.” Will they go up in flames or find a way to work together through the blaze?
Bewilder: Domino Rush is a messy, chaotic musician under a ton of pressure to write the next great rock album. Sabrina Meloy is a professional organizer who loves nothing more than pretty, labeled closet bins. They have nothing in common, and yet, they can’t stay away from each other. Will Sabrina be able to tame the wild frenzy that is Domino – or will she decide it’s a bit more fun being bewildered?
Midnight: Zoey McCarren goes by many labels: keyboard player, fashion industry darling — but she is not a lesbian. Pia Marino has everything she’s ever wanted — she’s the host of a popular daytime talk show, she’s a household name, and people respect her. When Pia and Zoey find themselves alone together at midnight at a New Year’s Eve party, neither one expects anything more than a simple kiss to distract themselves from the loneliness they feel. And after, when they find that one kiss wasn’t enough...
Bloom: Everything is going perfectly for drummer Meghan Koo when The Shrikes land the amazing opportunity to have a live show and album special produced. Everything except when the record label taps Collins to produce — given that she did an incredible job on The Shrikes’ Kaleidoscope album. When the opportunity arises for Collins to take over as Director, she's told that Meg is the key to getting The Shrikes to back her new role. Will the two women be able to call a truce in order for the show to go on?
800+ pages of wlw stories.
The Shrikes burst onto the scene three years ago with their breakout album. Now, they just have to write a worthy follow up.
Join the band as they navigate making a new album, challenges in cowriting, new love, changing identity, and of course, the best music they’ve ever made.
Undone: Opposites attract when rock star Billie Rush and Ice Queen Vero De Luca get paired up to write the next big pop song. Both women think that working together sounds like a match made in hell. Though they can hardly stand each other, sparks start to fly when they’re writing the new single, “Undone.” Will they go up in flames or find a way to work together through the blaze?
Bewilder: Domino Rush is a messy, chaotic musician under a ton of pressure to write the next great rock album. Sabrina Meloy is a professional organizer who loves nothing more than pretty, labeled closet bins. They have nothing in common, and yet, they can’t stay away from each other. Will Sabrina be able to tame the wild frenzy that is Domino – or will she decide it’s a bit more fun being bewildered?
Midnight: Zoey McCarren goes by many labels: keyboard player, fashion industry darling — but she is not a lesbian. Pia Marino has everything she’s ever wanted — she’s the host of a popular daytime talk show, she’s a household name, and people respect her. When Pia and Zoey find themselves alone together at midnight at a New Year’s Eve party, neither one expects anything more than a simple kiss to distract themselves from the loneliness they feel. And after, when they find that one kiss wasn’t enough...
Bloom: Everything is going perfectly for drummer Meghan Koo when The Shrikes land the amazing opportunity to have a live show and album special produced. Everything except when the record label taps Collins to produce — given that she did an incredible job on The Shrikes’ Kaleidoscope album. When the opportunity arises for Collins to take over as Director, she's told that Meg is the key to getting The Shrikes to back her new role. Will the two women be able to call a truce in order for the show to go on?
- GenresLesbian Fiction
681 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 27, 2020
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Bryce Oakley
24 books257 followersBryce grew up in the mountains of Colorado with a taste for adventure and a head full of clouds. She never grew out of either. She lives in Denver with her partner, two adorable rescue dogs, and a very opinionated cat.
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July 17, 2020
I read all of the Kaleidoscope series (so far) in about 36 hours and thought it was probably easier to review as a series rather than individual books, however I have rated them individually:
Undone - 5 stars
Bewilder - 4 stars
Midnight - 5 stars
Bloom - 4 stars
All of the books in the series are written from an alternating point of view between the two MCs in that particular book. I thought this worked really well and gives the opportunity to get to know the thoughts and feelings of the characters quickly.
Each of the books had moments that genuinely had me laughing out loud and the banter between the bandmates, and their extended group of partners and friends really made the series for me. As is typical each book contains some angst, but in general each story is centred around the getting together of the MCs.
Billie and Vero's story in Undone got me hooked. It served as a really good introduction to The Shrikes, whilst still managing to keep the book focussed on the main relationship. I enjoyed the do they like each other or hate each other, will they/won't they, push pull throughout the book. The introduction of the ex-girlfriend felt a little old, but it did serve to deepen the understanding of Vero.
Domino and Sabrina are pulled together to clean Domino's messy house. It's an interesting concept as from the way you meet Domino in Undone you wouldn't think these characters could work together. I enjoyed their story but Bewilder didn't grab me in quite the same way as Undone, which I thought was a shame as I really like Domino. However, both characters popping up in subsequent books helped me see the relationship a bit more and I've grown to enjoy this pairing.
Zoey serves as the odd one out in the band in many different ways and the story of her falling for Pia stands out for me. A toaster situation is nearly always a good read for me, I enjoy a well written book that explores new found sexuality, so I'm probably a little biased, but the opening scenes of Midnight are the standout scenes in the series. The MCs are well suited for each other and by this point the group dynamics play really well.
I loved that Meg fell for Collins. I enjoyed how both characters were written - Meg as the 'glue' to the band, passionate but often in the background. The hardness of Collins when you are first introduced to her in the series versus the softness that Meg brings out in her is really well done and makes Collins one of my favourite characters. I also really liked how the passion both have for their work is written about.
The sex scenes in all four books are generally short but steamy. I also really appreciated the world building that goes on throughout the series, tying each storyline together nicely and ensuring that in each book you got a glimpse of all of the featured characters.
All in all the series won't necessarily give you something shiny and new, but it's full of well-written strong diverse women, funny banter and good storylines. If you're looking for easy, relatively quick reads this series will do you right.
Undone - 5 stars
Bewilder - 4 stars
Midnight - 5 stars
Bloom - 4 stars
All of the books in the series are written from an alternating point of view between the two MCs in that particular book. I thought this worked really well and gives the opportunity to get to know the thoughts and feelings of the characters quickly.
Each of the books had moments that genuinely had me laughing out loud and the banter between the bandmates, and their extended group of partners and friends really made the series for me. As is typical each book contains some angst, but in general each story is centred around the getting together of the MCs.
Billie and Vero's story in Undone got me hooked. It served as a really good introduction to The Shrikes, whilst still managing to keep the book focussed on the main relationship. I enjoyed the do they like each other or hate each other, will they/won't they, push pull throughout the book. The introduction of the ex-girlfriend felt a little old, but it did serve to deepen the understanding of Vero.
Domino and Sabrina are pulled together to clean Domino's messy house. It's an interesting concept as from the way you meet Domino in Undone you wouldn't think these characters could work together. I enjoyed their story but Bewilder didn't grab me in quite the same way as Undone, which I thought was a shame as I really like Domino. However, both characters popping up in subsequent books helped me see the relationship a bit more and I've grown to enjoy this pairing.
Zoey serves as the odd one out in the band in many different ways and the story of her falling for Pia stands out for me. A toaster situation is nearly always a good read for me, I enjoy a well written book that explores new found sexuality, so I'm probably a little biased, but the opening scenes of Midnight are the standout scenes in the series. The MCs are well suited for each other and by this point the group dynamics play really well.
I loved that Meg fell for Collins. I enjoyed how both characters were written - Meg as the 'glue' to the band, passionate but often in the background. The hardness of Collins when you are first introduced to her in the series versus the softness that Meg brings out in her is really well done and makes Collins one of my favourite characters. I also really liked how the passion both have for their work is written about.
The sex scenes in all four books are generally short but steamy. I also really appreciated the world building that goes on throughout the series, tying each storyline together nicely and ensuring that in each book you got a glimpse of all of the featured characters.
All in all the series won't necessarily give you something shiny and new, but it's full of well-written strong diverse women, funny banter and good storylines. If you're looking for easy, relatively quick reads this series will do you right.
July 13, 2025
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You will not forgive yourself if you miss this Bryce Oakley Boxed Set, but make sure you have the tissues handy… for both the real and raw emotions that only a beautifully written “love story” can evoke, or for those moments when you laugh until you cry!
I can’t wait to get stuck into your next novel, or hopefully series… your writing makes me smile when I’m reading or just when I’m daydreaming about the beautiful, strong women you capture so exquisitely!
Thank-you Bryce, you deserve all the stars, all the time and in all your amazing stories.
You will not forgive yourself if you miss this Bryce Oakley Boxed Set, but make sure you have the tissues handy… for both the real and raw emotions that only a beautifully written “love story” can evoke, or for those moments when you laugh until you cry!
I can’t wait to get stuck into your next novel, or hopefully series… your writing makes me smile when I’m reading or just when I’m daydreaming about the beautiful, strong women you capture so exquisitely!
Thank-you Bryce, you deserve all the stars, all the time and in all your amazing stories.
August 12, 2020
Something
This is a good series. The heartache, the growth, it was well written. One thing though was that each character went through far too similar stories.
Thank you for writing this!
This is a good series. The heartache, the growth, it was well written. One thing though was that each character went through far too similar stories.
Thank you for writing this!
June 28, 2021
Enjoyed
I thoroughly enjoyed all four books of this series. The author has a way of writing about each of the four main characters that makes you feel as if you know them. Well done!
I thoroughly enjoyed all four books of this series. The author has a way of writing about each of the four main characters that makes you feel as if you know them. Well done!
June 13, 2020
Was nice to read each band member's story for the full story. Made for a full day of reading. All the books were enjoyable and complete.
June 13, 2023
I'm too lazy to review them individually. so i wont
August 12, 2025
Absolutely loved it!
I love everything by this author. It's laugh out loud funny, heartfelt, and relatable. The characters are amazing. Can't wait to read all of her books.
I love everything by this author. It's laugh out loud funny, heartfelt, and relatable. The characters are amazing. Can't wait to read all of her books.
April 22, 2022
The first book started really strong for me, but suddenly went downhill. I felt as if it was rushed and that made the connection with the MCs get a tad lost by the end, even with them being my favourites of the whole gang.
Book two is my least favourite, I don't know if it's because of what Domino made with Billie previously or my state of mind, but it didn't spark joy for me; Sabrina, however, was a really nice addition, I love quirky, nice people.
Book three is really good, the drama was sort of wtf, but still worked. Pia and Zoey was fun to follow and I got some good laughs too.
So, book 4 and I'd like to say: OMG! Domino is quite the fucker. Come on!
I liked this one too, but I wasn't that thrilled, you know... I mean, Meg was show in a different way, IMHO, a better way in the first 3 volumes; I tried to understand where she came from about her insecurities, but most of the time, for me, it was a lot of childish behaviour, that I guess is expected, but at the same time is just a tad off.
If I was to grade it'd be: #3, #1, #4, #2
Overall it was an interesting reading, especially because they are short books, which I think make it harder to construct a story 'deeper' or richer in details or build a more compact personality/temper for the characters. So, it's another work that I'd like to be able to grade with a fraction. Because it's not a solid 4 for me, but definitely not a 3 either.
Book two is my least favourite, I don't know if it's because of what Domino made with Billie previously or my state of mind, but it didn't spark joy for me; Sabrina, however, was a really nice addition, I love quirky, nice people.
Book three is really good, the drama was sort of wtf, but still worked. Pia and Zoey was fun to follow and I got some good laughs too.
So, book 4 and I'd like to say: OMG! Domino is quite the fucker. Come on!
I liked this one too, but I wasn't that thrilled, you know... I mean, Meg was show in a different way, IMHO, a better way in the first 3 volumes; I tried to understand where she came from about her insecurities, but most of the time, for me, it was a lot of childish behaviour, that I guess is expected, but at the same time is just a tad off.
If I was to grade it'd be: #3, #1, #4, #2
Overall it was an interesting reading, especially because they are short books, which I think make it harder to construct a story 'deeper' or richer in details or build a more compact personality/temper for the characters. So, it's another work that I'd like to be able to grade with a fraction. Because it's not a solid 4 for me, but definitely not a 3 either.
August 29, 2021
I'm at the third story out of four and it's not bad, but it would be so much nicer if the authoress didn't decide to cram every stories in the same timeline. It doesn't add anything and forces some clunkiness.
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