"...the first things that I felt when I was listening to this novel was how strong in her faith Maya and Jello was. Almost all of her poems, if not all of them, have some reference to God. Clearly there was a religious journey in her life that led to the inspiration of these poems, and I could feel that this really affected her in a positive way. Enough that these poems came to be, and when you listen to her read her poems, you can feel that emotion behind them and feel how much God made an impact in her life."

"I’m one of those people also that doesn’t judge or say anything about whether you’re religious or not, whether you’re strong in your faith or not. As long as you don’t judge me for my lack of religion, or my waning faith, then we are cool. I’m working on having faith again, but it’s a tough journey for me, and there’s a lot that I need to heal from before I can just get back to that place in my life. So I feel like what really worked for this set of poems is that no matter how strongly she felt in her faith, there was never a point in time where I felt she was trying to preach to me, or I felt guilty for not having faith. And that to me is so important because if someone comes off too preachy or too strong, it may turn off a lot of the audience you’re looking for. So that’s a huge plus for this collection."

"Other than that main point, I really enjoyed hearing the author read her poems. I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I felt like they all flowed together, as if they were one cohesive story line, which I don’t know if that was the goal when she put it into one collection or not. It really made me stop and reflect on my life, the kind of journeys that I have taken in my life, and what is to come." (Audiobook Blog Tour, Sometimes Leelyn Reads)

"Beautifully narrated, the poems are written and read with conviction and heart, telling a story of growth, empowerment and hope. While some of the poetry does stem into some religious paths (something that is not my strong suit), the overall tone and power for which the poems were delivered made this a must listen/read book. Themes of self-worth, the beauty of the world and finding hope in seemingly hopeless situations all play a role in the poetry of the author. The audiobook elicits great emotion and warmth within the reader/listener, giving the audience a voice to the emotions the author hoped to stir in them." (Audiobook Blog Tour, author Anthony Avina)

"A beautifully read, well narrated and incredibly written book of poetry, Maya and Jello’s The Colors of Me is a must listen audiobook everyone should hear for themselves. In an age when audiobooks are becoming more and more prevalent, this is a prime example of the beauty and emotion that this format can bring out in the wonderful words written by the author. Be sure to grab your own copies." (The Verdict)