The Wicker King

Wow....
I've waited too long to write this review, but I still remember being in awe of this book. It is an emotional ride, more so because I really wished I could jump into the book and give those boys some of the help they needed before they self-destructed.
The characters are so very real and it was easy to feel for them. This is a toxic relationship and I can only hope that with the events that transpired at the end that perhaps they will heal and get healthy.

I think there is a really good look at mental health as well. There are times when we can't know for sure if the fantasy elements are real or not – we have a slightly unreliable narrator– and isn't this how it can be for someone with issues?

Look, this is a beautiful book, one I might return to later, and definitely one that I will be recommending to people. It deserves to be widely read.