Colour Runner

by Anthony Ashe

Sarah Green wishes she were taller. She wishes bubblegum wouldn't lose its flavour. She wishes school would start in the afternoon. But above all, Sarah wishes she could remain a kid forever. When she receives an invitation to the mysterious House of Vine, a secret dwelling where reside two genii, her wishful thinking becomes all the more real. A once in a lifetime opportunity awaits her, the chance to claim a single wish. But like those before her, Sarah must first agree to play a game. And it is a game of the deadliest kind, where terrors lurk behind every corner, where fiendish puzzles break her wits and where the clock shows her impending doom. Can she overcome it within twenty-four hours? Can she uncover the horrible truth behind the House of Vine and its enigmatic hosts? It is, after all, child's play.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction

261 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 3, 2018

Reviews

[Daneil Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those books you stumble upon, read it through and are happy you had been so lucky. From the very first page I was hooked. The plot is dark, arcane and thrilling. I did not think the story was entirely appropriate for children, however, as it is quite complex for young minds, but what do I know?!

The writing is tight and crystal clear; I sped my way to the end over several nights. I suppose the author likes fast things, because that's one of the themes throughout Colour Runner - Speed! The characters, too, were very interesting, especially the villains. I found myself caring more for them than the heroine, but that's common for me.

[juju🍎 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fun read! 5 Stars!

[William Frampton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most original stories I've ever read, and it's so refreshing to read something that doesn't follow the same old recipe. I don't know where to place Colour Runner; it's a blend of fantasy, thriller and coming of age. The drive behind the story is the assemble of characters and the dark plot they develop. The writing is outstanding, especially the dialogue.

I looked up the writer but there seems to be very little information about him. I believe this is the only thing he's written, but I would gladly read more of his works.

[Maryann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually really liked this book and would have given it 5 stars except for all of the typos. What has happened to the act of editing a book before it is published? I almost stopped reading it due to the blatant errors, but alas, I am glad I continued. The final portion of the story had a different air and style which made it a more interesting read overall. I enjoy reading teen lit, perhaps I am a bit like the protagonist and do not want to grow up :-), and think this book is suitable for adults to enjoy something different than the usual Gone Girl copy cats, who dunnits, armageddons, love stories, and blah blah blahs......

[Iris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks Goodreads for randomly recommending this unknown book!

[Mike · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't quite remember where or how this was recommended to me, but I added it to my to-read list on a whim. You can tell this is self-published, and needed another proofread and perhaps an editor to do some tightening up here and there, and that's basically why I took off a couple stars. But it's really a pretty good YA novel with some fully realized characters and situations. You can really believe in the changes our hero Sarah demonstrates by the end. I don't really read this genre, and I don't think I ever did, but I'm happy to have read this little self-contained (not part of a series? what a thought!) story about a growth of a girl.

[Stephen Chase · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOL, so funny (and original)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For all ages.

[Lor · Rating 1 out of 5]

predictable without anything else to hook me into the story, so i was just bored through the whole thing