Child X

Another great read from Mick Lee

This was a great read and follows two people - one in whom has a gambling addiction and the other whom is hiding from the boy in which he used to be... it has a lot of twist and turns to make you guess right up to the end of the book! it was a compelling and intriguing read.

The cover definitely caught my eye... Moreso for the large red X. So let me start by saying, this is definitely a thought-provoking read. This is a topic that not many want to cover due to how controversial it can be. Does a child that kills with no remorse deserve another chance? How would you honestly answer that question? We all have our opinions, right? This book was well-written. The characters are deep and relatable in some way. Overall, I'd definitely read more books by this author.

A fascinating book looking at the reality of good versus evil. It's not an easy read and you can find yourself getting lost but it is an absolute triumph by the author. I love to read fiction that makes you think about the concept in the wider world.

Plot wise I enjoyed this book it had an interesting premise and the main characters were all flawed which I think makes for a better read. The story is told from the point of view of multiple characters and different timelines but isn't too convoluted to follow and at times I didn't really know where it was going but all the strands tied up at the end. Don't be put off by the ‘child kills child' aspect of the book as there's much more to the story than a depiction of murder.