Changes

Lux is an unreliable narrator. At times she's even unsympathetic and I couldn't decide between spoiled rich kid and deeply traumatised adolescent. But then, neither can Lux, and that is the point. Ruffles is very clever with her character development based as it is on a period of mental instability and missing information. The supporting cast of friends, parents and professionals is as well drawn. And the writing is beautiful - lyrical at times and stark at others, without ever missing a beat.

If ''The Taste of Blue Light'' appeals, you might also want to look at [[This Is Not Forgiveness by Celia Rees]], a dark and unsettling novel featuring three characters interconnected by more than just a love triangle. Or there is [[Whisper to Me by Nick Lake]] - murder mystery, love story and exploration of mental ill health combined, it's is a heady, addictive, paralysing read. Or what about [[Naked by Kevin Brooks]], an engrossing and intense look at London during the punk explosion in the 1970s. We say our obsession with image is something new, but is it?