TrueColors Books in Order
Part ofMelody Carlson Books in OrderExplore the TrueColors books by Melody Carlson in order, with short book summaries, background on the series, and help choosing where to begin.
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TrueColors books in publication order
12 books
Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely
by Melody Carlson
2003
Kara Hendricks feels abandoned when her best friend, Jordan Ferguson, joins the popular crowd. Left outside a friendship she depended on, Kara struggles with loneliness, self-worth, and questions about who she is beyond another girl's approval.
Burnt Orange: Color Me Wasted
by Melody Carlson
2004
Amber tries to maintain the image of a perfect pastor's daughter while joining Claire Phillips at parties. Hidden drinking and small lies begin growing into a serious problem, threatening the life she has carefully presented to others.
Deep Green: Color Me Jealous
by Melody Carlson
2004
Jordan Ferguson's friendship with Shawna Frye fractures when Timothy leaves Shawna to date Jordan. Rumors and retaliation follow, and Jordan's jealousy grows as Shawna tries to win him back, challenging her loyalties and judgment.
Pitch Black: Color Me Lost
by Melody Carlson
2004
After her friend Jason dies by suicide, Morgan struggles with grief and guilt over signs she missed. His death unsettles her understanding of their friendship and leaves her searching for a way through overwhelming questions.
Torch Red: Color Me Torn
by Melody Carlson
2004
Zoe believes her romance with popular athlete Justin Clark could be something lasting. When their relationship raises questions about sex, her Christian friend Nate challenges her to examine how her choices fit her beliefs and identity.
Bitter Rose: Color Me Crushed
by Melody Carlson
2005
Maggie blames her mother's nagging when her father leaves and their family falls apart. But the explanations she has accepted may conceal a different story, and her search for answers challenges her assumptions about both parents.
Blade Silver: Color Me Scarred
by Melody Carlson
2005
Ruth Wallace hides scars on her arms while using self-harm to cope with emotional pain. As secrecy deepens her isolation, she faces the need to address the troubles beneath her behavior and seek a different way forward.
Fool's Gold: Color Me Consumed
by Melody Carlson
2005
Missionary's daughter Hannah Johnson visits her cousin Vanessa in America after life in Papua New Guinea. Surrounded by fashionable, wealthy girls, Hannah feels inadequate and struggles to reconcile the pressure to fit in with her values.
Bright Purple: Color Me Confused
by Melody Carlson
2006
When Jessica LeCroix comes out as lesbian, her friend Ramie Grant is shocked. Hostility from other girls places their friendship under pressure, forcing Ramie to examine her beliefs and decide how to respond to the bullying.
Faded Denim: Color Me Trapped
by Melody Carlson
2006
Emily compares herself unfavorably with friends she sees as thinner, prettier, and more confident. Her dissatisfaction with her body turns into self-loathing and dangerous eating habits, making her struggle with appearance increasingly difficult to conceal.
Harsh Pink: Color Me Burned
by Melody Carlson
2007
Reagan gains acceptance into popular Kendra's inner circle, but her new friends mistreat anyone who obstructs them. A tragic accident and a party that goes too far force Reagan to reconsider the choices she's making to belong.
Moon White: Color Me Enchanted
by Melody Carlson
2007
Heather's interest in Wicca initially brings confidence while distancing her from other people. When frightening events begin occurring beyond her understanding, she questions the control she thought she had and confronts the spiritual consequences of her new path.
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