Burning Watercolors is about a young mother and her little boy who escape an abusive home, and the trials and triumphs they face together. Written in first person from both the mother’s and young son’s point of view, the story gives readers vivid insight into these characters’ hearts and minds. Ethan’s kindergarten year is the year that his life changed. From Ethan’s perspective it just means his dad is gone for now, and at any moment the abuse might happen again. Kate is ready to face life with newfound strength. However, Ethan’s brain is already wired on a hair trigger ready to lash out in anger, or seek refuge in his hide-and-seek cabinet, every minute of every day. Kate’s determination to help her son is undeniable, but is it too late for Ethan?