Color Outside the Lines

Multi-genre short stories filled with romance and diverse characters who cross boundaries. Representing interracial and cross-cultural relationships, this anthology takes readers to new worlds…The discussions of identity, and messages of cultural acceptance and recognition of inequality are well executed. Readers who enjoy romance and exploring questions of community and belonging will find much to savor… Read more »

Color Outside the Lines has my whole heart…It’s a kaleidoscope of voices that illuminate how much we need more diverse literature and just how important these voices are. These authors put so much soul into these stories and it transpires beautifully onto the page.

A YA anthology with a fabulous roster of contributors that will transport you out of your life for a little bit and also give you hope.

In her editing debut, Mandanna produces a stunning collection of refreshing stories about love and identity among diverse young people…Each well-crafted story feels like a pearl, and strung together, they create something beautiful and unique. Featuring couples who are queer, interracial, or both, this an anthology that beautifully reflects the multifaceted reality of our world.

Filled to the brim with romantic, transcendent short fiction… Not only are the characters diverse, but the narratives they inhabit are, too, as the collection celebrates stories that fall within the sf and fantasy world as well as the contemporary fiction genre. These writers bring their rich talents to this book as they make it… Read more »

Each story is uniquely written and features characters from different ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations…The diversity among the stories will ensure that every reader will be able to find something to enjoy.