A review by mellabella
Cold Light by Jenn Ashworth

3.0

I liked this book. I didn't love it. The description did it more justice than it deserved. I remember being 14. At that age, everything can seem like the end of the world. Especially fighting with, or the thought of losing your best friend. That being said Laura's character put up with far more than a lot of other 14 year old girls would have. Chloe was mean, cruel, and manipulative. Her character was unlikable almost from the very beginning. Leaving your best friend to get caught when you were the one who shoplifted? Laura's character doesn't change as she gets older. Sadly. She is still needy as the book goes between past and present. There is much more to it,of course. An older pervy boyfriend, a man with down syndrome who goes missing, a flasher, and another girl named Emma who is in awe of Chloe as much as Laura is. Laura is also dealing with parents who are a little older than everyone else. A fact that evidently brings her much embarrassment. I liked the ending ad all the secrets that came out. But it seemed to take a long time to get there. Especially with Laura being clueless. All in all it was a good read.