Easiest 5* I’ve given in a long time! It’s no surprise, but this book is a love letter to ‘Labyrinth’ and ‘Dark Crystal’ but with a very human spin on it. It’s dark, it’s funny, gruesome in places but full of heart, humour and so much action! Jack’s arc from reluctant inheritor of a tricky legacy to all out fantasy hero is so satisfying. The supporting cast of characters is gloriously realised too. All in all, a perfect reading experience. I want this to be a movie.