Light is found in every hue.

Magus is dying from the inside out, and only the destruction of the barrier can save it. Even color magic can’t defend against earthquakes, strange weather patterns, and erratic wildlife behavior.

After discovering hundreds of captive Yellow magic-users, Ava and Elm fight to set them free. However, new dangers and unexpected enemies await at every turn, forcing them to face their greatest challenges yet. The calamities inside the barrier slowly manifest in the outside world as well, pulling citizens from both sides of the battle into the fray. In this new war, they may not all make it out alive.

Elm and Ava must confront the growing darkness and create a future in a world that has been all but stripped of hope. Can Magus be restored, or is it already too late?

Book 2 of The Color Theory series.

Ava, Elm, and the former Prism students have escaped indoctrination and survived on their own before finding refuge in New Prism. But their tyrannical government still holds captive more users of Yellow magic. Now they must work together with their adopted homeland to change society to a world where all are welcome. Fast pacing and vibrant characters explore the evils of authoritarian lies and how heroes can overcome conditioning. With this last stroke for the Color Theory trilogy, Ashley Bustamante’s Chromatic concludes her triptych with a bold finale.

Best for: Teen readers and other fans of light magical fantasy.

Discern: Adults and other powerful leaders abuse their authority, some brief descriptions of regime violence against innocent people.