Cover Reveal: The Color of Happiness by K.P. Gazelle

What a beautiful cover! The ballet shoes and the roses definitely shows Faith's love for ballet. The girl and the guy in the cover presumably are Faith and Alex. I really love the vintage effect of the cover. It's definitely a gorgeous cover suiting the beautifully written story.

Expected Publication: March 1, 2015

Publisher: Radiant Books

Author: K. P. Gazelle

Genre: Young Adult Contemporary

Faith Lane is the girl who has everything. At least, that’s what everyone thinks when they see her rocking a killer dress while laughing with her best friend, Tiffany. But Faith’s life is far from flawless. Her peers torment her relentlessly, and her parents expect her to be the epitome of perfection. Criticized and pressured at school and home, Faith retreats into silent acceptance and finds an escape in her passion of dancing. Then she meets Alex – quirky, forever with a pass, and concealing a mysterious secret of his own. And through his encouragement, Faith starts believing in her gift for dance and gains courage to stand up for herself. But will she be able to keep her footing when the events of one night consume her with the need to jump off the rocky cliffs near her coastal home? And what has pushed her to the edge of reason?

About the Author:

K.P Gazelle has been connected with young adults in some way for as long as she can remember. She's obsessed with coffee, books, and big dreams.

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