A review by affyfe
Cold Light by Jenn Ashworth

4.0

The book centers around Laura (or Lola), and looks back on a tragic event that occurred when she was in high school. It goes between present and the time leading up to the accident and all the events and characters surrounding it. This book was not what I had expected, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. From the cover and description I pictured a somewhat quick, almost YA book about a murder that had happened in a small town. But I was given a much heavier story with very interesting characters all with a very British feel to it. Since I thought this would be a much quicker read, things started off slowly, but as soon as I got into the bulk of the story, I was hooked. I could see myself in Lola and at times in the other girls, too. The plot took some unexpected turns which I was happy to see since some of it was predictable. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a good literary read with a little bit of a British feel. There wasn’t so much of a mystery so don’t come in expecting that, but you will get a good story with characters that are very interesting and surprisingly easily relatable.

For a more in depth and personal review see my blog:
http://explanniefyfed.blogspot.com/2012/09/book-review-cold-light-by-jenn-ashworth.html