it was amazing

What. A. Book.

I have read many books featuring dragons. Many of them great, but none of them are quite like Joe Hill's 'King Sorrow', which puts a unique twist on these mystical creatures.

The titular dragon is summoned by a group of friends to see off an enemy, but said summoning isn't the one-off event it was expected to be. To avoid being killed themselves, the group must nominate someone for King Sorrow to kill each Easter.

There are so many layers to the story and it cleverly intertwines real-life events with the fantastical. There are some really memorable set piece moments, a smattering of foreshadowing and plenty of brilliant fairy tale elements that had me whooping along out loud. The story moves along at a really satisfying pace and the range of flawed characters allows for plenty of depth and social commentary, being at times humorous and moving.

An absolutely brilliant book which had me engrossed from the very beginning. I haven't had this much fun with a story for a very long time and this is an easy 5 stars!

A massive thank you to NetGalley and Headline for granting my wish with an ARC!

What a book! I slowed my reading down near the end, as I just didn't want it to end (always a sign of a really good book I have found).
The story is amazing in every sense of the word and I fell in love with the main characters. This book made me laugh, cry and every emotion in between. I cannot recommend this book enough. It will stay with me for a long time. Thank you.