A Monster Calls

If I had known this book would be so pricking for the place my head and heart are currently confined, I probably wouldn't have picked it up.

But I'm glad I did.

Patrick Ness resurrects the art of Story. Connor's narrative is written simply, not overdone nor excessively ornate. Ness' talent + confidence is evident by the ease + accessibility of his writing. Yet, the essence of this story will leave readers with a tongue-biting, tears-welling aftertaste.