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Blue Rose Red
People with autism see the world from a different perspective. And when they fall in love? That happens differently too.
But there can be a lasting beauty and depth in finding love on another spectrum.
Briar Rhodes never expected to have any friends. But that all changed when she met Savannah Florez. And then everything changed all over again when she fell in love with her.
Rigid, rule-obsessed Briar struggles with her autism, her mother and her self-esteem. In contrast, Savannah is confident, popular and rebellious—though hidden behind her mask of bravado are struggles of her own.
Their biggest problem? They are both girls.
With their love seen as social suicide at their high school, Briar has to decide which rules to break. And when Savannah gets caught up in a terrifying situation, she finds out which rules should never be broken.
An #ownvoices novel that's honest and real, Blue Rose Red is a powerful coming-of-age story for all who have ever sought to find their place in the world.
But there can be a lasting beauty and depth in finding love on another spectrum.
Briar Rhodes never expected to have any friends. But that all changed when she met Savannah Florez. And then everything changed all over again when she fell in love with her.
Rigid, rule-obsessed Briar struggles with her autism, her mother and her self-esteem. In contrast, Savannah is confident, popular and rebellious—though hidden behind her mask of bravado are struggles of her own.
Their biggest problem? They are both girls.
With their love seen as social suicide at their high school, Briar has to decide which rules to break. And when Savannah gets caught up in a terrifying situation, she finds out which rules should never be broken.
An #ownvoices novel that's honest and real, Blue Rose Red is a powerful coming-of-age story for all who have ever sought to find their place in the world.
609 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2022
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July 8, 2022
From an educational point of view this book has it all. It identified the equality standards of several minority groups (e.g. disabilities, lgbtqia+, consent and sexual abuse) and shows how people can come to terms with their circumstances. A must to have in any school setting with carefully planned companion guides that deeply consider the complexities of today’s youth.
July 14, 2022
Blue Rose Red is an absolute joy to read, and I defy anyone lucky enough to be doing so not to recognise something of themselves within its pages. Briar and Savannah are two beautifully relatable characters who, with Ms. Rhodes’ captivating manner of storytelling, netted my interest immediately. I laughed and I cried with them; I felt helpless with them; I healed with them. I felt their joy and their hurt, but—mostly—I felt their love. Reading BRR is akin to riding the most beautifully genuine rollercoaster I could ever imagine setting foot on.
Certain topics and situations within may be difficult to digest, but Ms. Rhodes handles such sensitive matters delicately and in an accessible manner. Growing up is hard to do, especially under the weight of judgement and disappointment, and particularly when one feels they must hide who they are; so too is it difficult with interference from those who ought never have been permitted to interfere at all. BRR acts as a powerful and timely reminder that things are seldom as they appear to be.
Ms. Rhodes, with her unrepeatable perspective and wonderfully vibrant sense of humour, balances out darker moments in the text, ensuring that even her most sensitive readers—such as myself—do not find themselves awash in a sea of sadness. On that note, it should be mentioned that BRR is not a sad book, but a book with sad moments.
Though some characters within BRR classify themselves as such, one needn’t identify as neurodivergent or as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community to benefit from the words found within, and I whole-heartedly believe that anybody reading it will benefit from doing so.
I commend Ms. Rhodes for sharing her deeply personal and inspirational tale with the world, and I expect it will take pride of place on many a bookshelf. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off in search of a blue rose. Or perhaps a unicorn.
Certain topics and situations within may be difficult to digest, but Ms. Rhodes handles such sensitive matters delicately and in an accessible manner. Growing up is hard to do, especially under the weight of judgement and disappointment, and particularly when one feels they must hide who they are; so too is it difficult with interference from those who ought never have been permitted to interfere at all. BRR acts as a powerful and timely reminder that things are seldom as they appear to be.
Ms. Rhodes, with her unrepeatable perspective and wonderfully vibrant sense of humour, balances out darker moments in the text, ensuring that even her most sensitive readers—such as myself—do not find themselves awash in a sea of sadness. On that note, it should be mentioned that BRR is not a sad book, but a book with sad moments.
Though some characters within BRR classify themselves as such, one needn’t identify as neurodivergent or as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community to benefit from the words found within, and I whole-heartedly believe that anybody reading it will benefit from doing so.
I commend Ms. Rhodes for sharing her deeply personal and inspirational tale with the world, and I expect it will take pride of place on many a bookshelf. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off in search of a blue rose. Or perhaps a unicorn.
July 11, 2022
This will easily remain one of my favourite books ever. I'm a little biased cos I know the author, sure. But this book is incredible. Not only is it beautifully written, not only is the front cover gorgeous, not only are the characters so complex, this is such a pure love story. And I love those.
Everyone should have a copy on their shelves. It gives a wonderful window into what it's like to be neurodivergent, and I wish we had more stories like this. It can be hard to read, purely because of the content, but if you can persevere, you will be better off for it.
READ THIS.
Everyone should have a copy on their shelves. It gives a wonderful window into what it's like to be neurodivergent, and I wish we had more stories like this. It can be hard to read, purely because of the content, but if you can persevere, you will be better off for it.
READ THIS.
July 24, 2022
worth reading !
An amazing story about growth, friendship, acceptance but above all this story is about unconditional love.
The author does a beautiful job showing us Briar’s journey and how she experiences and sees the world.
From the beautiful book cover to the author’s notes between chapters this book is a roller coaster of emotions worth reading.
An amazing story about growth, friendship, acceptance but above all this story is about unconditional love.
The author does a beautiful job showing us Briar’s journey and how she experiences and sees the world.
From the beautiful book cover to the author’s notes between chapters this book is a roller coaster of emotions worth reading.
September 21, 2022
A wonderfully authentic and compelling story. I wish my twelve-year-old self could have read it!
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