Review: The Color of Lies

The Color of Lies by C.J. Lyons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It is Ella’s eighteenth birthday and she is getting a little time away from her home when she meets Alec. Ella can’t read his emotions like she can everyone else, and this intrigues her and scares her at the same time. Ella has synesthesia and sees colors that represent a person’s emotions. The fact that Alec is a mystery to her makes her feel like everyone else. Alec is a journalism student and quickly reveals that he wants to learn more about her parent’s death. He was there after the fire and has not been able to get the aftermath out of his mind. What truths will Ella discover about her past and her family? What will she need to do in order to uncover the facts about her parent’s deaths?

The Color of Lies is a stand-alone novel that defies one genre. Lyons has created a story with a mystery, a possible romance, and a hint of the paranormal. Readers will enjoy uncovering the secrets alongside the characters and will also relish the chance to try and discover the answers before they are revealed. The book itself is not very long, the events all transpire within a few days and would be a perfect read to finish in a sitting or two. The Color of Lies will be enjoyed by all mystery fans, of all ages and of all genders.


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