A Rainbow Like You by Andrèa Fehsenfeld was such a great story. This is the first I’ve heard of this author and believe me, if they always write like this then sign me up for it all. The characters, the story line, the emotion… truly I have nothing I would change. I appreciate each of the characters and their growth. The book is really big on that, and the friendship between Adrian “Jazzer” and Hastings was beautiful. After coming back from a year long hiatus, Adrian has realized it’s not going to be an easy comeback, he cannot write, his band is falling apart and he’s just found someone has been hiding on the bus, and that’s the last thing he needs. But turns out it’s exactly what he needs at after all. The pair push each other and help one another on their journey through friendship. There are some twists and a lot of heated arguments but lord I can’t with what happened. You’ll have to read it for yourself!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristan Andersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristan Anderson2023-09-04 21:09:242023-09-14 07:55:19A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Kristan Anderson
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and it really took me by surprise! I hadn’t heard of this author before, but I am beyond happy that I decided to pick this up and give it a shot. The amount of depth and development of each character was wonderful, and it really made it easy to connect with them all. There are so many emotions entangled in this story! It’s definitely not your average rock star romance, but I was still incredibly entertained. The flow of the story had just a couple of bumps here and there, but overall was great. The tale of Adrian and Hastings’ friendship is emotional and absolutely one-of-a-kind. I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us because I’m already anticipating the next one!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-09-04 19:59:072023-09-14 07:53:56A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Shannen Kern
A Rainbow Like You is a contemporary fiction book with drama, love, loss, heartache, heartbreak, drama, angst, and tension. The story centers around the character of musician Adrian “Jazzer” Johnson and is told from his POV. Adrian has loved music from an early age and was always driven by the passion to succeed and become a rock star. He dropped out of high school and chose to focus on his career, becoming the leader of a hugely successful rock band. Adrian’s life is not all sunshine and lollipops as he had hoped. The perfect life he hoped for did not happen for him and becoming a popular rock star did not guarantee his happiness. His marriage at a young age turned into a traumatic divorce. He lost his mother, has a less than desirable relationship with his dad, and has turned to alcohol to cope. With so much going on Adrian cannot seem to have the ability to create any new music. Adrian’s life is spiraling out of control until he meets a young girl by the name of Hastings. She has the ability to see music in colors which is a stark contrast to Adrian’s color blindness. Hastings tells Adrian that she can help him, and he reluctantly agrees to accept her help. As the two spend time together they share stories of painful pasts.
This book was beautifully written and not what I expected at all. It was not the typical bad boy, drug addicted, swoon worthy rock star story. This book was centered around a character who seemingly had a perfect life in the sense that he had fame, fortune, and success. Yet, success came with a price and there was a lot going on behind the seemingly perfect façade. Adrian was a tortured soul with a troubled past who was fighting some inner demons. Having suffered so much heartache and loss he was suffering and drowning in his grief. When Adrian met young Hastings, they forged a friendship that helped him grow emotionally and move forward. Their friendship was endearing and heartwarming. This book was a rollercoaster ride of emotions that left me reaching for the box of Kleenex more than once. I highly recommend this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-09-04 19:30:372023-09-14 07:53:49A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This is the first book I have read by this author, so I didn’t know what to expect. I’m glad I decided to take a chance. As soon as I started reading this book I was hooked. I found this story to be so much more than the typical rock star story. The author wrote this story in such a way that it became so captivating that I got invested in the characters and was taken on an emotional journey. This story is full of drama, heartache, love, loss and so much more. I don’t want to give anything away so I will just say that this is a must read. I look forward to reading more books by this author. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2023-09-03 21:35:572023-09-14 07:51:07A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Candida Hopper
Andrea Fehsenfeld is a first time author for me and, boy did she deliver an emotional whirlwind! I was not ready for the depth of emotion I felt while reading A Rainbow Like You. From the beginning, I knew this wasn’t going to be a typical “rock star” story. The characters, even the seemingly minor ones, had a personality, a backstory. The characters are so realistic, believable, and likeable, and the eventual camaraderie between Adrian and Hastings was so heartfelt that I couldn’t help but fall in love with the characters. The same descriptive detail used for the character development was also used throughout the book in the world building. From the vivid details of the tour bus to the sights and sounds from onstage, I felt like I was right in the middle of the story. I am looking forward to reading more by Andrea Fehsenfeld.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mandy Otthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMandy Ott2023-09-03 21:34:302023-09-14 07:50:42A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Mandy Ott
This was a beautifully written story. I was not prepared to feel the level of emotions I did when reading this book. The story of Adrian and the typical rock and roll lifestyle, all the problems that is involved with that type of lifestyle and where he finds himself now. Alone, isolated from his band mates, toxic relationship with his father and his ex and now struggling to find the creativity to write new material for the band. His life feels like its spiralling out of control and then Hasting appears hidden on his tour bus. Hasting is 13 years old and a runaway. Adrian knows she needs to return home but when that proves no longer possible he realises he can’t leave her alone in this world. The connection between Adrian and Hasting grows as they both let down their guards and learn to trust each other. Hasting is synesthete which means she sees colour in music and musical notes. Could this insight be the key to unlock Adrian’s inability to write? There is so much to this story that apart from Adrian’s and Hastings growing friendship, there is also romance for Adrian’s and a vendetta from a journalist that threatens everything Adrian’s holds dear. This book is a gripping read that I couldn’t put down. Adrian isn’t a Saint and has made some questionable decision along the way however in his heart I believe he acted in the way he saw best at the time. The way he took Hasting in and cared for her was really heartwarming to see and it was amazing to watch their relationship grow and how they both helped each other in more ways than they even realised.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-09-03 10:45:212023-09-14 08:06:23A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Kerry Carr
This fabulous story is the worst thing I have read in a while. This beautifully written story made me so much more emotional than I expected and I am angry at the author for it. There was the touching scene between Hastings and Adrian in the hospital. Then the hilarious interview that put Jillian in her place. Then that twist, that twist of the knife to my heart, was not necessary.
Let me set the stage…Adrian is finally back on tour with his band, the hottest rock band on the planet Sign of a Scandal, after taking a year off. The hiatus was sudden and not necessarily wanted by the rest of the band. There is some tension between bandmates. Not to mention that there is a whole heap of pressure on Adrian to continue to spit out hit songs for the band to complete the one album left on their current record deal. The only problem is that Adrian has hit a massive case of writer’s block.
Adrian travels in his own bus for several reasons but mostly because of his OCD and germophobia. After being on the road for a week, Adrian realizes that he has a stowaway on his bus. Hastings. Hastings is a 13-year-old that has managed to tuck herself into the small spaces on the bus to stay hidden until this slip up. There are several tense moments, anger, things said, and finally some truths revealed. Adrian agrees to allow Hastings to ride with him to New Orleans, where she plans to leave.
Along the journey, Adrian and Hastings develop a comfortable friendship. Hastings manages to convince him to go after a new love. The situation comes to a boil when Hastings collapses outside of Adrian’s bus and is discovered. The health issues that Hastings had not disclosed to Adrian reared their ugly head. Everyone misconstrues the nature of Adrian and Hastings’ relationship. As Adrian’s world continues to crumble, he must make some big decisions.
I won’t give it away. But I will say that the way the author handled the reveal of his decision was classy and perfect. I am still angry about getting left in my feelings but I will put that aside to say, this was one helluva fantastic book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2023-09-02 22:11:432023-09-14 08:04:32A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by M Policicchio
A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld. This is a very emotional, moving read. I really enjoyed it. Its the story of famous Adrian a famous rock and roll star who is reeling from a break up. He has even lost his ability to create more music. While struggling on his tour, one night he finds Hastings, a 13 year old runaway, hiding on his bus. Normally Adrian would just kick her off and send her back home but something about her makes him feel again. Hastings talks him into letting her travel at least so far with them and in the process they begin to become closer. She reveals to him that she can “see color in music” and begins to help him write again. When they find out her parents are both dead from a tragic accident he agrees to let her stay until New Orleans. In the mean time Adrian meets Sasha-Rae and sparks fly. He can’t believe how much he feels for this woman so quickly. This new relationship will set of tragic events that could destroy all of them. Will all of their past secrets come to haunt them all? Read this wonderful book to find out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-09-02 14:51:082023-09-14 07:42:25A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Tausha Treadway
An enjoyable and engaging read which had me hooked throughout, this was an original story and not the usual rockstar romance. Adrian ‘Jazzer’ Johnson had a gilded rock and roll career which is the stuff of legend, having gone from playing in dive bars to his band reaching the pinnacle of success. However, following this whirlwind decade Adrian was left broken and questioning his life, and then just seemed to disappear. A year later and he’s back on tour but still struggling and now he’s under pressure to deliver his next big bit. When he finds a runaway teen hiding in the tour bus he’s doesn’t expect to meet Hastings Sinclair, who is a synesthete, who see’s music in color. The colour blind Adrian and Hastings then work together to break through Adrian’s ‘creative block’. Unfortunately both of them have troubles that won’t go away and soon calamity strikes, along with a scheming journalist with a vendetta. Adrian finds everything, and everyone he values and cares about is at risk, and he needs to reconcile with his own past and literally face the music! This wonderfully written, almost lyrical novel had an intriguing storyline, and along with the wonderful characters I was captivated throughout. I felt immersed in the story as the descriptive narrative brought both the setting and characters vividly to life. An emotional read, which is both heartwarming and at times heartbreaking, I was kept happily turning the pages of this page turner.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2023-08-31 11:44:092023-09-09 20:52:43A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This is the first book that I have read from this author and now I’m a fan. I thought this was going to be another rock romance but it was beyond that. I could now put this book down. The characters made me laugh and cry. I was hooked on the first chapter and I could not stop. It only took me a few hours to devour this amazing story.
Adrian Johnson has been in a rock band ever since he could remember. He was on top of the world and then fame to him. Adrian left the business for a while. He is now back on tour and he is having a hard time writing new songs. Adrian is in his bus and he is shocked to see a girl hiding. He is very curious as to why this girl is hiding. Adrian sends Hastings home but he later finds out she has no home. They get to know each other very well. His past was very rough it can this teen runaway help him out or will it be too hard to forget?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Basshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bass2023-08-31 02:30:462023-09-09 20:49:48A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Heather Bass
Wow what a phenomenal read! I love the way the author writes and honestly I just got lost in the words. Next thing I knew, the book was finished. It brought out so many emotions and I loved every second of it. I LOVE rock n roll books but this one hit different. It’s not like the usual rock n roll books I usually read so I was impressed on that alone. The characters, the story, the dialogue…simply fantastic. It was full of struggles and hardship..even heartbreak. But I really enjoyed this book! I’ll be checking out more of this authors work, because I loved this one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Sugarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Sugar2023-08-30 08:49:402023-09-09 12:27:02A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Ashley Sugar
I could relate to the writer’s block the main character, Adrian, was going through! The author weaves backstory into each of the characters which brings life to them on the page. This story is an adventure of self-discovery and introspection. It was an action packed story that will keep the pages turning!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2023-08-29 22:24:472023-09-09 12:23:26A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Brandy Vaughn
A Rainbow Like You follows Adrian ‘Jazzer’ Johnson, lead guitarist of famous band Size of a Scandal, on tour. He meets Hastings Sinclair, a thirteen year old with synesthesia who needs a ride to New Orleans and offers to help Adrian with his songwriting. I felt like the book was a bit problematic at times but overall it’s a lovely, heartwarming, original story. Adrian and Hastings develop an unlikely but beautiful bond, and the story explores themes of grief, heartbreak, but also love, friendship, and family. My favourite character was Hastings and my least favourite character was Jillian. I recommend this book because Adrian is a very complex character and A Rainbow Like You is a very original, unpredictable story. You can even listen to one of Adrian’s songs, which I think shows real commitment to writing from Andréa Fehsenfeld. “My father used to say, if you’re ever going to fail at something, Mackenzie, fail beautifully. It wasn’t the first time I told him he was full of it. How could failure be beautiful? It was ugly, wrong. You know what he said to that? He said it isn’t in the success we find out who we really are; it’s in the failures. If you consider all of this a failure, then so be it. Just remember you’ve failed beautifully.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maisiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaisie2023-08-28 05:54:012023-09-05 14:44:44A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Maisie Dickinson
This was a read that was filled with different emotions, drama, past hurt, loss but also friendship that Adrian and Hastings have is to me that means just so much. Mixing up a rock star with teenage hitchhiker….the characters really bring to life true connection while they battle their issues.
Adrian is famous for being lead singer in the band, but after taking a year off, heading out on the road has not been easy. Mentally and emotionally struggling…never expecting to find out he has a stowaway on his tour bus. Hastings is a teenager who believes that Adrian and his tour bus can take her home in route back to New Orleans. Adrian is hesitant at first, but when Hastings and Adrian get to know each more, their friends comes in full circle…
This is a great book, the characters were fantastic as well as the author’s storytelling.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2023-08-27 16:00:162023-09-05 14:53:36A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed reading. I found this book to be well written with characters that keep the story engaging to the end. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their story from the start. They are creative, strong characters that add so much to the story. This is a story about Adrain, his band, a journalist and a fate that holds nothing back. There is great growth throughout the story. You don’t want to miss what fate has in store for these characters. This is a fast paced, engaging story that I highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2023-08-22 08:35:202023-09-05 14:13:24A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Adrian is a songwriter for a rock group with several accomplishments under his belt. But now after the success the public demands more, and Adrian’s colleges as well, and since he himself is having a hard time trying to write anything worth recording. Alas, a lucky lady has arrived on his bus in the form of a girl named Hastings, and this may be the beginning of an amazing journey for the both of them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Paloma Fierrohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPaloma Fierro2023-08-21 21:23:552023-09-05 13:50:02A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Paloma Fierro 21/08/2023
A Rainbow Like You is a Contemporary Fiction that I absolutely loved reading. I’m a huge fan of Rock star Romance stories so when I saw the intriguing cover I was sold. This is so far off from being your normal Rock star book. This is so much more. It’s a wonderfully written heart achingly story that is unlike any other. There’s drama, heartache, love, music, loss, struggles, tension and so much more. What a unique experience and emotional journey the main character takes us on. This is a new author to me and I really like their style of writing and attention to detail and the raw emotions you feel from the characters that are fully developed and creative yet relatable at the same time. I literally read in one sitting because I got so invested I couldn’t stop reading. I highly recommend reading this book and recommend having kleenex near by as I teared up a few times. I don’t want to give to much away but I promise it’s worth the read. Im definitely looking forward to reading more from this Author and I’m going to be looking into what other books they have written.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2023-08-19 20:12:342023-08-24 15:01:23A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
This is such a fantastic story! It is a great rock story that has a main character who undergoes so much growth and development throughout the book. Adrian is not your normal rock story – he doesn’t ooze sex, drugs and music. Instead he has a relationship with Hastings who has a condition called synesthesia. This dynamic between Adrian and Hastings is something that I can truly not describe. It is just best experienced. This book took me through every emotion possible and I loved every second of it. Only the best storytellers can write a book to make you feel things as much as I did in this book Andrea Fehsenfelt is a true storyteller and her work in this book makes it a must read. I hope to read more from her soon!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-08-18 17:17:262023-08-24 14:50:03A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Christine Baranek
A Rainbow Like You by Andrea Fehsenfeld- 5 out of 5 stars
I found this book to be very heartfelt and emotional. It truly moved me. This book is a keeper for sure. Beautiful story. Beautiful conver image. I highly recommend picking this one up.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elisha Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElisha Johnson2023-08-17 20:14:322023-08-24 13:55:46A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Elisha Johnson
A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld is the first book that I have read by this author, so I really didn’t know what to expect from one of her stories. But the title alone intrigued me enough to want to find out what was between the covers, so I snapped up a copy and set off to explore. What I discovered is a wonderfully layered and emotional contemporary fiction story with a unique identity that sets it apart from many of its kind. With a struggling rock star MC, you could be forgiven for thinking this is the usual rockstar romantic story that seems to have flooded the market of late- but you would be mistaken. This story stands alone, with an heartachingly ‘different’ story to tell. Full of struggles and challenges, heartache, love, loss, drama, fate, tension, music, and more- this is more of a deep and meaningful character study. Ms. Fehsenfeld has a smooth and lyrical style to her writing that easily coaxed me into the story and held my attention the whole way through. Her characters are really well-developed individuals with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. They definitely brought the story to ‘life’ and made it all the more realistic and believable. They were easy to connect with and become invested in- which made my reading experience all the more enjoyable. This may have been my first book by Ms. Fehsenfeld, but it definitely won’t be the last. Looking forward to seeing what she has in store for us next. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-08-14 23:56:362023-08-23 08:18:51A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Angela Hayes
The bonus chapter didn’t work for me, but the book itself was well worth the read! Love the fact that the link to the song is included- was a fun addition!
I am a well read reader and love when I find new words, and A Rainbow Like You Didn’t disappoint- I learned the words largesse and metier.
Now on to the actual story…. my favorite part of the book was the banter and relationship between Adrian and Hastings, and how they grow as people throughout the story. Not being into bands and music, I appreciated the inside look of being in a rock band. Even the secondary characters stood out (in a good way) by having personalities and not just flat personas. This was my first book by Andrea and hopefully won’t be my last.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-08-14 20:24:162023-08-23 08:10:52A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Jennifer Crain
This is so far from your typical rock romance and it gives the book a refreshing an unique feel to it. I loved the introduction of Hastings and her ‘quirks’. It is great to see a character portrayed as she has been. It created a much more inclusive feel to the book that I never really considered to be missing in other books of this genre before. This is the first book that I had read by this author and I loved the way it was written. You connect easily with the characters and want them to do well. They are exactly what the other needs and yet they have a complicated path set out. This was a great book and I can’t wait to discover more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-08-14 15:49:532023-08-23 07:47:47A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Kerry Baker
While this novel isn’t my typical jam, I really enjoyed the characters, the storyline, and the author’s writing style. I was fascinated by synesthesia and I think Fehsenfeld did a wonderful job of realistically incorporating that into her character. I think my favorite thing about the novel is the way the author developed her characters. I’m a sucker for good character development and Fehsenfeld didn’t disappoint. The characters were well rounded and believable. I loved the bond that Adrian and Hastings form even though there are those who try to distort what their relationship actually is. Overall, I just really connected with the characters. They were realistic and believable and just really well done. Great read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Reahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Rea2023-08-14 14:38:022023-08-23 07:46:07A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Megan Conley
A truly fascinating story. We have Adrian, the rocker, trying to deal with burnout, OCD and color blindness on a tour that brings major drama Then we have Hastings, a teen stowaway, on Adrian’s bus. She has synesthesia and a plot twist that I didn’t see coming. Toss in Sasha-Rae, Norm, Sven and Exile, and you have a cast of characters that make for a book you cannot put down. There are so many sub-issues being dealt with in this story along with the main plot. I found it thrilling that the author was able to tie them together so well that the flow just remained so smooth. The strength and courage of Hastings made her one of my favorite characters. How do you see a rainbow? Adrian faced some large struggles but you found yourself rooting for him to succeed. It is a must read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-08-14 07:46:502023-08-23 07:55:33A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Shelly Kittell
4.5 stars A Rainbow Like You is the second novel written by the award-winning author and TV producer, Andrea Fehsenfeld. There is also an original companion rock song of the same name to listen to. This drama filled unique mix of music and narrative is a compelling tale of a troubled reclusive rock legend and a young man who is a synesthete. It was interesting to read about another synesthete. My son is one. He is also a musician, who sees musical notes through colours. Andrea has written an engaging and vivid tale with complex and fully developed characters. In this story we get an insightful look at the life of musicians and how to survive or not survive in the business. This heartfelt tale is a must read for anyone who loves music and a story with heart. You will have to read it to find out what happens. It is one of those stories that does more justice to read it than to hear about it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-08-14 07:31:212023-08-23 07:53:34A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Jenni Bishop
Heartfelt, genuine, real This is a well written, interesting story that draws you in from the start. The characters, interactions and plot line are well orchestrated to bring a story filled with raw emotion, drama and rock & roll. There are so many unexpected twists and turns that make this story so real. Looking forward to seeing more from this author. Highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2023-08-14 07:15:392023-08-23 07:29:55A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld – Review by Rayne East
Adrian ‘Jazzer’ Johnson’s gilded rock and roll career is the stuff of legend. From out of the dive bars of Long Beach, this high school dropout rocketed his band to the pinnacle of success. But after a whirlwind decade ended with him broken and questioning, Adrian disappeared. Now back on tour after a year in exile, Adrian’s still struggling and under pressure to deliver his next hit. The last thing he needs is to find a teen runaway hiding in his tour bus. As it turns out, Hastings Sinclair is a synesthete who can see music in color. But her offer to help color-blind Adrian unpack his creative block upends their lives in ways they never imagined. Because Adrian’s troubles run deep—beyond what any song can fix—and Hastings hasn’t been upfront about hers. When calamity strikes, a perfect storm of fates unleashes and caught in the crossfire are Adrian’s band mates, a fame-shy beauty he falls hard for, and a scheming journalist with a vendetta. With everything he values suddenly on the line, can Adrian reconcile his own brash history? Or will he be forced to face the music in a way he never has before?
An award-winning writer, Andréa’s work has been honoured by The Independent Publisher Book Awards (silver fiction prize), showcased on NPR, Sirius XM and US television, short-listed for the WIBA literary award through the Writer’s Guild of Canada, and recognized by publishing veterans, including Writer’s Digest and Publisher’s Weekly. Her second novel, A Rainbow Like You, was named a Best BC Book of 2020 five weeks after publication.
In addition to writing, Andréa is also an award-winning TV Producer, and has delivered over 200 TV commercials, series and movies for Fortune 500 companies, global networks and the world’s biggest brands..
Voted “Most Original” in high school, she’ll go down bleeding living up to that distinction. No surprise then, she loves unconventional characters and circumstances with a dash of wild and crazy.
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This is a young adult thriller that has two short stories about two very different girls. I have read a few books by this author and i have liked them all and this is no different. I was kept on the edge of my seat because of the twists and the turns of these books. I was turning page after page to see what would happen next. Tess is a girl with schizophrenia who loves someone that doesn’t lover her back. We see the how her life begins to spirals and then how she works to get it back under control. The other main character is Evelyn. She seems to be perfect and loved by everyone. But just because something seem perfect and happy doesn’t mean its all sunshine and butterflies. It just might be all twisted and we shall see who will see the truth in the end. I thought these two stories were good and i am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future. Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anastasia Dodsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnastasia Dodson2020-05-09 22:55:062020-05-10 06:38:35Every Last Psycho: A Collection of Two Novellas by Zarina Macha – Review by Anastasia Dodson
Every Last Psycho: A Collection of Two Novellas by Zarina Macha was a super emotional read. I felt sad, frustrated, and drained after reading. I was taken on an emotional journey and felt understanding. The expression of do a mile in their shoes means something different now. At the end of it I loved the stories and as difficult as it was, I did enjoy the ride. It was definitely a book that addee value.
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I can honestly say, I did enjoy both of these stories. I was caught from the very first page and couldn’t stop reading either of them. They both took me on quite an emotional rollar coaster with darker themes. If you like darker plots, themes, and stories, this might be for you! It will definitely get you thinking, and was personally eye opening for me in several ways. I am excited to see where Zarina takes her stories in the future.
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