The Color of Melancholy A Novel- Volume 1

By Lynn R. Squire

What if you could see emotions-not just feel them? Some people view the world in black and white. Ash sees it in color. Vivid, swirling, inescapable color. The Color of Melancholy- volume 1 is a hauntingly beautiful debut that blends magical realism with raw human emotion. Meet Ash, a boy born with a rare gift-or curse. He doesn't just sense people's feelings-he sees them. Joy shimmers like gold. Grief weighs heavy in stormy blue. Love, regret, rage-they pulse around him in a constant, chaotic kaleidoscope.

But in a world that can't see what he sees, Ash is overwhelmed. As he navigates the crashing waves of other people's emotions, he struggles to stay afloat in his own skin. His gift isolates him, even from those closest to him. As Ash grows older, he begins to uncover the deeper meaning behind the colors-truths that stretch beyond emotion into memory, identity, and the secrets of his past. Through fractured family ties, fragile friendships, and the desperate search for belonging, he must ask the ultimate question:

Is his ability a burden to bear-or a light the world desperately needs? Lyrical, poignant, and unforgettable, The Color of Melancholy is perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, They Both Die at the End, and A Monster Calls. Step into Ash's world-and discover the colors you've never seen before

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1967597022
• ISBN13: 9781967597024
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Talentcore
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary