Judging from this book, Laurie Faria Stolarz may well be the Lois Duncan of this decade. (The writing itself wasn't so hot, but that isn't really an issue. The book was such a page-turner that it was over before I had a chance to groan much.)
Blue is for Nightmares had it all: romance, suspense, terror, magic:
Stacey Brown, latest in a long line of Wiccans, has been having nightmares about her boarding school roommate. This is the second time that she's had a recurring nightmare about someone close to her--the first time, she did nothing and a little girl died. This time, she is determined to prevent the murder--and she isn't afraid to call on the forces of nature to help her. Cue spooky music.
It isn't necessarily a book that I'd buy for myself, but if you need something to recommend to a semi-reluctant reader who likes magic AND romance-y realistic fiction AND horror movies, etc., etc., this might do the trick. (Although I probably wouldn't but it--well, not for full price--if the library gets the other books in the series, I'll totally read 'em.)
(After writing all that, I double-checked: Lois Duncan is actually still writing. I read a ton of her books when I was in elementary/middle school, so I'll always think of her as a 70s/80s writer.)
Hey, have you read a book called "East" by Edith Pattou? I'm dying to talk about it with someone.
Posted by: C.C. | 11 October 2005 at 12:20 PM
I've read a lot about it, but haven't actually read it. I'll ILL it and get back to you ASAP.
Posted by: leila | 11 October 2005 at 12:34 PM
I just read this a couple of months ago and didn't really like it. It was okay. I guess the writing got in the way of the story for me.
Posted by: Emily | 11 October 2005 at 01:46 PM
If you're the Emily that I think you are, you are the antithesis of a reluctant reader. So I probably wouldn't have recommended it to you anyway. (So there!)
Posted by: leila | 12 October 2005 at 10:52 AM
I loved this book. I'm just about to read silver is for secrets. Is it even better? I dont think thats possible:)
P.S. C.C. I've read "East" before. We can talk:)
Posted by: Jaja | 25 November 2006 at 11:34 AM
hey this book was very good. i enjoyed it, and i could never put it down!
loved it... lala
Posted by: | 07 January 2007 at 07:25 PM
oh my god i have read blue is for nightmares,white is for magic,silver is for secrets and red is for remmebrance they made me cry so much i cant believe it!!!! i wonder if there will be another book i spent all week reading them.
Posted by: wicca chick | 29 January 2007 at 11:07 AM
i think there should be a movie
Posted by: Maddy | 12 February 2007 at 12:04 AM
omg!!!!!!! i loved all the books when is the next one to red is for rememberance comeing out????
Posted by: sarah | 27 February 2007 at 05:57 PM
OMG! I really liked this book!
I mean it fisrt started out with a picture I saw on Photobucket!
Lol well I just fell in love with the
blurb on the back, I went to the web site and read the first 2 chapters. Then I started reading the other books!
Posted by: Mariah | 21 March 2007 at 01:46 AM
OMG i absolutely loved this book it was amasing i mean at first i started reading it and i was like well its no different than any other book i've ever read and then one night it started getting really interesting and i couldn't put the book down omg i love it so much i mean i read till like 2:00 in the morning and i finished the entire book. now i have started reading the entire series, i love it sooo much its one of the greatest books that i have like ever read i don't think i could have read a better book. so i think that the author should keep writing more books because they hjust are so like amaxing and well i just want to read them all
Posted by: Jessica | 30 November 2007 at 01:38 PM
OMG i absolutely loved this book it was amasing i mean at first i started reading it and i was like well its no different than any other book i've ever read and then one night it started getting really interesting and i couldn't put the book down omg i love it so much i mean i read till like 2:00 in the morning and i finished the entire book. now i have started reading the entire series, i love it sooo much its one of the greatest books that i have like ever read i don't think i could have read a better book. so i think that the author should keep writing more books because they hjust are so like amaxing and well i just want to read them all
Posted by: Jessica | 30 November 2007 at 01:38 PM
i loved this book!!!! it is my favorite series!!! i too think it would make a awesome movie!!!!!
Posted by: Danielle | 05 December 2007 at 09:56 PM
Yur book is so awsome that i read it `5 times do u believe it !! omg
Posted by: Jessica | 20 March 2008 at 10:40 AM
Hi i like yur book i might get it wen i now more about it.......................
Posted by: Kristen and Jessica ( a different Jessica than the last time!!- im not that obsessed!!) | 04 April 2008 at 10:25 AM
wow blue is for nightmares is such a good book...i just wish there was a better description of what stacey looks like because i have to do a book project and that is part of it if anyone knows what she looks like then please coment above mine or leave a page number or somethnig thanks so much
Posted by: Katie | 21 September 2008 at 07:20 PM
i have not read this book but i want to it sounds good how many people here like this book alot.......?
Posted by: gaga | 29 March 2009 at 08:47 PM
where can i read this book online i ean ive read it before ut i love it so much i want to read it over and over along with the others.
Posted by: david | 04 July 2009 at 07:49 PM
I really want to read this book after I went on the author's page. It had an awesome description (just my type of book: premonitions,horror,romance,terror,magic,and suspence).
Posted by: Sade | 10 July 2010 at 02:26 PM
i want this 2 b a movie
Posted by: melissa | 24 August 2010 at 03:54 PM