Description

River Lane has spent most of their life trying not to be noticed.
At seventeen, blending in feels safer than being misunderstood. But when their art teacher secretly enters one of River's paintings in the school showcase, everything changes. Suddenly, eyes are on them—and not all of them kind.

Then there's Kai. Confident, creative, and unafraid to be seen, Kai sees beauty in all the places River tries to hide. Through shared art, quiet conversations, and the glow of a broken greenhouse, a bond begins to form—one built on honesty, color, and the small courage of being known.

But when rumors spread and old fears return, River must decide whether to retreat into silence or finally let their colors show. Because love, like art, isn't about perfection—it's about truth.

Colors That Don't Fade is a heartfelt story of healing, queer romance, and the bravery it takes to be visible in a world that still prefers black and white.