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A Monster Calls” by Patrick Ness is a fantastic read and can be a tearjerker, which I heavily underestimated. I believe that if you want a story that pulls you in as the plot continue, I highly recommend this book. The story follows Conor and the constant nightmare he has had ever since his mother got ill. One night, the yew tree in his back garden comes to life and starts to haunt Conor whenever the clock reads 12:07. The monster tells the boy that it will tell him three tales and he would have to tell the fourth tale; the truth, the reason behind the nightmare, which Conor is terrified of.
At this time, Conor’s school life is difficult, with Harry always beating him up just because of his mother’s illness and his friend Lily trying to stand up for Conor. Conor has to deal with his grandmother in his house to help his mum and now everything is crumbling in Conor’s world, as his mum’s treatment is failing. Can he face the truth about his nightmare and finally tell someone why it has caused him so much trouble?
The next part of the Fullmetal Alchemist series continues in the next set of volumes. Not wanting to spoil the story in any way, someone from Edward’s and Al’s past returns home for the first time in ten years, Winry’s parents’ death has more light shed onto it and the true way to get Al’s body back is becoming more clear to the group. The story progresses well through these three volumes and more of the Seven Deadly Sins group’s plans are revealed well, not spoiling much. I’m looking forward with continuing the series and I highly recommend the manga and the show!