THE WICKERLIGHT
Zara’s family moved to Kilshamble for a new beginning. But everything changed the night her sister was found dead on the village green.
Two months later, Laila’s death is a riddle that nobody wants solved. Where were her injuries? Why was she so obsessed with local folklore? And what does all this have to do with David, the boy who lives at the big house?
As Zara delves deeper into her sister’s secret life, she becomes entangled in an ancient magical feud. All too unwittingly she is treading the same dangerous path that led Laila to the village green …
Bloomsbury 2019
Praise for The Wickerlight
In her atmospheric followup to The Wren Hunt, Watson blends magical lore and rituals with mystery born of family secrets. . . . Immersive - Booklist
This is a thrilling, carefully-crafted page-turner for fans of the dark arts -The Irish Times
Beautifully atmospheric and the setting of Kilshamble once again provides a spooky backdrop of Irish Magic - Culturefly
With a perfect blend of magic, mystery and romance, this is a compelling read - Mini Travellers
Watson’s writing is striking - Books Ireland
This book brings Irish folklore to life in a gripping struggle for survival. Watson has created a new world that will draw young adults in and keep them on the edge of their seats in this sequel to The Wren Hunt - Children’s Books Ireland
The Wickerlight caught me and held me captive in a woven room of its own, refusing to release me, from the mystical start to the bittersweet end. - Paper Lanterns
This is a wonderful tale of Celtic/Irish folklore and magic…I loved these books - Children’s Books Sequels
It’s definitely a 10/10 for me. You should pick this up if you’re looking for a fall/winter read with a dark and haunting atmosphere. Come for the Irish magic and stay for the soft and sweet romance between two life hardened characters - The Nerd Daily