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Under a Painted Sky
Under a Painted Sky
Author: Stacey Lee
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ISBN-13: 9780399168031
ISBN-10: 0399168036
Publication Date: 3/17/2015
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Book Type: Hardcover
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3 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed Under a Painted Sky on + 85 more book reviews
First, fabulous! Would read the story of their whole lives, even if they could somehow turn out ordinary at some point. Love the characters. The book was a "painted sky" with so many details.
Second, this is not a children's book. Yes, it is about teenagers, primarily, but in an adult world.
Firefly avatar reviewed Under a Painted Sky on + 57 more book reviews
This is a well-written YA book...with one exception: the romance felt incredibly forced. (And I generally like a romantic element!) I enjoyed the trail stories, and the descriptions of life on the Oregon Trail. Sometimes the race issue was a bit heavy-handed, but I think that was part of the point.

It really feels like this is the first book in a series, as one of the main themes is pointedly unresolved at the end of the book. I may or may not read a sequel.
r801 avatar reviewed Under a Painted Sky on + 122 more book reviews
A story about two young girls escaping from very different yet tragic circumstances. An easy book to read in one day, it was OK, but in many ways predictable. Recommended for 15-16 or older if not adults, not for younger teens