#colourmein

We live in technicolour and Lydia Ruffles has drawn a vibrant map to our world with her second novel, Colour Me In. The bright lights of London town have become too blinding for nineteen-year-old, Arlo, who has decided to flee England with his sketchbook and leave his acting career behind. Arlo pursues his dream of becoming a real artist. To find a life of fulfilment and along the way, he meets a fellow traveller, Mizuki. She is on her own mission. 

However, no one cannot escape their past or hide from their future. Arlo must face his own demons. Colour in his heart with art as well as love. He no longer wants to feel hollow. 

Colour Me In is a novel that deals primarily with grief, or rather, the impact of despair. The story touches on mental health issues and how young men deal with their complex emotions. 

Lydia Ruffles is not afraid to deal with hard-hitting topics. Colour Me In is an important novel that will resonate with anyone who has suffered from the unexpected loss of someone they love. Of course, there is sadness and loneliness, yet there is also so much joy that can be found in unlikely friendships. Human connection is what unites us and that is why Colour Me In is a book to look out for.