Radiant - (The Color Theory) by Ashley Bustamante

About the Book

Secrets Come in Every Shade

After the introduction of Yellow magic in a society accustomed to only Red and Blue magic, the world inside the barrier has become more complicated than anyone imagined. Ava, Elm, and the former students of Prism navigate life in hiding. They face discord, secrets, betrayal, and danger that looms ever closer as the Benefactors narrow in on their hideaway.

Ava is determined to keep everyone protected, even at the cost of her own safety. She explores dangerous aspects of her new Mentalist abilities--against Elm's dire warnings.

Tensions escalate when a new visitor arrives claiming to know a way out of the barrier. While this may be the only way to escape the Benefactors, what awaits them on the outside? Will they gain allies or make an entirely new set of enemies?

Book Synopsis

Secrets Come in Every Shade

After the introduction of Yellow magic in a society accustomed to only Red and Blue magic, the world inside the barrier has become more complicated than anyone imagined. Ava, Elm, and the former students of Prism navigate life in hiding. They face discord, secrets, betrayal, and danger that looms ever closer as the Benefactors narrow in on their hideaway.

Ava is determined to keep everyone protected, even at the cost of her own safety. She explores dangerous aspects of her new Mentalist abilities--against Elm's dire warnings.

Tensions escalate when a new visitor arrives claiming to know a way out of the barrier. While this may be the only way to escape the Benefactors, what awaits them on the outside? Will they gain allies or make an entirely new set of enemies?

Review Quotes

"An addictive world of irresistible--and forbidden--magic." -- Sara Ella, award-winning author of the Unblemished trilogy and Coral--Sara Ella

"An exquisite story with unforgettable characters." -- S.D. Grimm, author of Children of the Blood Moon series and A Dragon By Any Other Name--S.D. Grimm

"Ashley Bustamante's Radiant expands the Color Theory series palette with new characters and locales to paint a new adventure." Lorehaven
-- "Lorehaven"

"Captivating...gentle romance, emotional reunions, painful betrayals, and historical insights add nuance to the story. The most surprising discovery is saved for the last, promising another fascinating chapter to come." Kirkus Reviews
-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Captivating." -- Candice Pedraza Yamnitz, author of Unbetrothed--Candice Pedraza Yamnitz

About the Author

Ashley Bustamante has created stories from the moment she could scribble and staple sheets of paper together. She simply cannot recall a time when writing was not a force in her life. When not running through lines of dialogue in her mind, she enjoys taking photographs and spending time with her husband, three children, and any furry, feathered, or scaly creature she can find. She currently works at Arizona State University.