R&C Christiansen's Reviews > The Boy who was King

The honesty and emotion in this book are heartbreaking. I don't often shed tears while reading, but this book found me doing just that at all the things this young boy witnesses and suffers through. It was written so well I didn't even realize what I was actually reading until the end, which blew my mind. The friendships formed are deep, connections forged with so much depth and love I could not stop reading. Vivid depictions of how this young boy lived and struggled yet never lost hope along the way were inspiring. This author did a brilliant job of rooting this story deep into my soul; it is one I won't soon forget and is a must-read. Five stars aren't enough; it deserves the entire sky full. I can't wait to see what else she has for me to read!