My Sister Lives On The Mantelpiece (by Annabel Pitcher)

I feel like my heart has been stomped on.

And then cut into lots of little pieces.

And then burnt in the pit of emotions forever.

I think Annabel Pitcher is secretly John Green...

This book is beautiful in so many ways I will never be able to describe, it deals with: terrorism, racism, how losing a loved one can affect a family, death, courage and bravery, and crying.

It tells the story of James and how broke and destroyed his family is over his sister's death (Rose), and how they all must come to terms with death and what is morally right and wrong throughout the story. At times it can be hard to read, this is not helped by little James' innocence (who is a major cutie by the way).

As well as James' innocence, it's hard to read as how sad it can be a times - the neglect and the battle within himself for James is hard to sit back and take, all you want to do is hug him; and you even start feeling sympathetic for his other sister who has to deal with the broken home and James, whilst dealing with her own teenage problems - love (which I'm sure most of you can relate to - even if I can't...)

There are happy times though, and I do love Girl M who I'm sure you will all think is pretty badass and amazing too - a true icon to all little girls everywhere; and she's so cute with James! Honestly guys, they may be ten but you can tell they're so going to end up together. Girl M is probably the funniest ten year old I've ever met (besides my ten year old self).

However, I started balling like a baby at the end, and I had to stop reading because I couldn't see the pages through my tears (this is why I think she's secretly John Green...). Was there really any need for that? Was there really any need to make James cry for the first time in five years? What happened broke my heart, because it's so god damn relatable.

Honestly, I read this book in about twenty four hours - I could not put it down. It was a true masterpiece and those of a 13+ age should definitely read it.

Rating: 4/5 cookies