"Doll Bones" by Holly Black is a middle-grade novel that masterfully blends the innocence of childhood with the creeping onset of adolescence, all while wrapping it in a ghostly tale. Black, renowned for her forays into the realms of faerie and the supernatural, presents a story that is both chilling and touching, as it explores the complexities of growing up.
"Doll Bones" is at its core a tale of friendship and the painful process of letting go. The relationship dynamics between the three friends are portrayed with sincerity, and their individual journeys towards self-discovery are poignant. The novel sits comfortably within the middle-grade genre, offering a ghost story that is accessible to children yet thought-provoking enough to appeal to adult readers. While it may not delve as deeply into the horror as some might expect, it presents a compelling exploration of the bittersweet nature of growing up and the stories we tell to make sense of the world around us.

I wanted to love this one. I absolutely adore the cover and loved the premise of the book. However after several attempts at giving this one a go, I just couldn't find my feet with it. Not one for me, I'm afraid.