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A review by beforeviolets
The Wicker King by K. Ancrum
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The imaginative playfulness of Bridge to Terabithia meets the grungy high school setting and character style of The Perks of Being a Wallflower meets the romanticized codependency of A Separate Peace.
A book that masterfully discusses mental illness, trauma, and the struggle of being teenager who has to grow up too quickly. This magical, emotional, and brilliant story illustrates how trauma can result not just from direct action but from indirect action and what it means to care and be cared for.
All my lonely burnt out gifted kids, give this one a read. And don't skip the dedication or the author's note.
TW: schizophrenia/psychosis, mental illness, panic attacks, fire (pyromania), medical content, chronic illness, parental abuse/neglect, eating disorder, forced institutionalization, sexual content (brief mention), violence and blood (brief), underage drinking, toxic relationship
A book that masterfully discusses mental illness, trauma, and the struggle of being teenager who has to grow up too quickly. This magical, emotional, and brilliant story illustrates how trauma can result not just from direct action but from indirect action and what it means to care and be cared for.
All my lonely burnt out gifted kids, give this one a read. And don't skip the dedication or the author's note.
TW:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Fire/Fire injury, Medical content, Chronic illness, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Eating disorder, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content