The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue Monique Gray Smith As the weight of many

As the weight of many secrets bears down on her

inspiring perspective

science fiction

the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault

-When to make value-based decisions in a relationship

The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue Monique Gray Smith As the weight of manyFrom the celebrated author of As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow comes a poignant novel about a Syrian American girl who uses a magical sketchbook to turn her grief into art, painting miraculous murals of her mothers life in Syria. Seventeen year old Jihad Dabbagh has always seen life with a heightened sense for colors, one of many magical blessings the women in her family possess. But Jihad's gift changes depending on her mood. When depression sets in,