The Wicker King

The story's depiction of mental health struggles felt so visceral and disorienting. I wondered if the author wanted us to question what was real or a symptom of the characters' minds.

The fantasy elements added an eerie layer that made the emotional struggles feel even more surreal. Curious whether the fantasy world was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The relationship between the main characters felt layered and realistic, but also deeply troubled. It made me think about how trauma can both bond and break people.