• A Different Blue

  • By: Amy Harmon
  • Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
  • Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,778 ratings)

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A Different Blue

By: Amy Harmon
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
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Blue Echohawk doesn't know who she is. She doesn't know her real name or when she was born. Abandoned at two and raised by a drifter, she didn't attend school until she was ten years old. At nineteen, when most kids her age are attending college or moving on with life, she is just a senior in high school. With no mother, no father, no faith, and no future, Blue Echohawk is a difficult student, to say the least.

Tough, hard, and overtly sexy, she is the complete opposite of the young British teacher who decides he is up for the challenge, and takes the troublemaker under his wing.

This is the story of a nobody who becomes somebody. It is the story of an unlikely friendship, where hope fosters healing and redemption becomes love. But falling in love can be hard when you don't know who you are. Falling in love with someone who knows exactly who they are and exactly why they can't love you back might be impossible.

©2013 Amy Harmon (P)2014 Tantor

Critic reviews

"The emotional fierceness of A Different Blue will cut to the core of the [listener]. Amy Harmon has written a story with such allure and relevance, and she has once again displayed how to eloquently write a story that will move the reader beyond words." (Romantic Reading Escapes)

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A Different Blue - my number one book ever!!!!

Would you listen to A Different Blue again? Why?

Wow! Where do I start. It is difficult to review a book like this without spoiling it for others.

A Different Blue is a story with so many layers. We meet Blue as a twenty year old working her way through her graduation year of school. Her life takes a massive change when Darcy Wilson, a young history professor, comes into her life. His take on history - how it moulds who we are and where we going, forces Blue to confront her own past and future.

Would I listen to A Different Blue again? This book is awe inspiring and I know I will listen to it again and again.

Who was your favorite character and why?

We all remember that special teacher at school - the one who made learning seem worth while - the one who made a difference. Darcy Wilson was that person and more. For Blue he was the one who made it all make sense.

What about Tavia Gilbert’s performance did you like?

I have listened to other books narrated by Tavia Gilbert and I think this was on of her best, although I do think she could work on her British accent.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I did have an extreme reaction to this book. A Different Blue ran the full gambit of emotions. Without spoiling it for others this is a book that will leave your heart full whist at the same time giving your emotions a heavy going over.

Any additional comments?

This is a story that can be read by old and young adults. Each of us will take something different from it. Amy Harmon has has bravely written a story that that confronts some of society's saddest and happiest events. Well worth the credit.

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Completely Gratifying.

I entirely love this book. The performance was moderately annoying because the narrator performed Manny and Wilson in such a way that was exaggerated and grating. Wilson sounded like Angela Lansbury. Performance aside, I loved Blue. her story was real and touching and I found myself right inside her shoes with her. I hated to end this story. Amy is a 5 star author every single time.

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Blue and You...a good combination

I am an unabashed Amy Harmon fan. I read this book when it first came out on Kindle and loved it. As with most books I really really like, the audio book is a means to hear it (of course) which allows a difference resonance and depth than written. Ms Harmon has such a great writer's voice that captures in great depth and power the intensity, struggle and consequences of actions taken or actions not taken. Blue Echohawk is a study in contradictions--belonging yet not belonging; young yet old; needy yet fiercely independent; private yet attention-seeking. And, she is immensely talented and strong. This is her coming of age book which details with all the vivid shades that Blue is how she fills a destiny and falls in mature and deep love. My advice is to read this book if that's available to you and THEN listen to it. You won't be sorry AT ALL as it is such a sweet story of a culture forgotten and a magical girl who brings it back to life.

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Lovely, heart-felt story

“Regret is just life's aftertaste.”

This was a lovely, heart-felt story about Blue's discovery of who she really is. There wasn't a moment during her journey that I wasn't fully invested in what I was listening to.

The narrator brought this story to life with her amazing British, Spanish and Native American voices. The overall quality of her voice is almost melodious. It rings with clarity and intent.

I don't usually listen to contemporary stories on audio and this one was a bit of a risk for me. I'm happy to say that it exceeded my expectations and I still think about certain parts of this book-the humor and heartache, often. It's one of those stories that lingers long after you've stopped listening.

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Would make a Great Native American Movie.

Excellent story, I felt as if I were there knowing the state's that were in the book. The narration was great she read as if you were watching a movie.

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✫✫ 4 Stars ✫✫

Not at all what I was expecting in a very good way. I was enthralled in Blue's story from the very first chapter. I love how strong she is given her entire life has been messed up. I felt the chemistry between the couple from the very beginning and I was worried this was going to be taboo but thankfully it wasn't. This book hit every emotion possible and left me with a happy heart in the end.

Narration was good, Tavia Gilbert is the only narrator I have found that I actually slow down.

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Annoyingly sentimental but made me cry

What did you love best about A Different Blue?

There were parts that were touching in a very personal way.

What other book might you compare A Different Blue to and why?

I don't think I've read another book that touches on these same issues. She covers a couple of doozies.

What three words best describe Tavia Gilbert’s voice?

Good pace, corny, accent was TERRIBLE!!!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Sometimes God gives us more than we can ask for, but not more than we can handle.

Any additional comments?

I will try to keep spoilers out. I was kind of upset that the authors touched on big subjects but nothing came of it. When the protagonist finds out what her bf's brother did to a young girl, she does nothing about. She just walks away. She tells no one or even lets him know he has been found out or does wrong. He completely gets away with it. That left a bad taste in my mouth.

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Favorite story, favorite characters

I loved this intelligent perceptive book with characters who were both likable and memorable. I'm impressed by an author who can write a main male character like this one. He was smart, handsome, down to earth, warm, understanding, and most of all, wise. I liked the story as much as the characters, with the pieces of the story coming together in a way that I would never have imagined.The narrator was unbelievably good and her portrayal of the leading male character was nothing short of inspired. This book is one of my favorites.

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absolutes wonderful and entertaining.

The author is a gifted writer. she provides a steady flow of entertainment. deep sweet romantic love story. Great example of the strength of the human spirit.

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Great story.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes - very imaginative storyline.

What didn’t you like about Tavia Gilbert’s performance?

A woeful and most annoying phoney British accent! To my mind, it's not necessary for a narrator with an already pleasant sounding voice to stretch the limits of their ability in such a way. Unnecessary and very distracting, and took my enjoyment of the story down a peg or two!

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