I really enjoyed this book and read it quickly. It was well written with a compelling and engaging storyline and well developed characters that were relatable and loveable and few of them I took to my heart really quickly. The world building was good, but I think may develop better over the rest of the books in the series.
It was a truly gripping read that was full of fantasy but was also dark and disturbing so of course I loved it, I can't wait to read more.

This was a FANTASTIC fantasy fiction novel. It’s actually the first of a new trilogy. (Which kind of sucks because now I have to wait for the other two books).

I loved the main character Ollie. He was SO relatable to me and him finding his people in a strange place he had never been to before just resonated so well.

Once I got about 30% through this book I had to finish it right away. It hooked me!

There were NO loose ends in this book. I felt like even what seemed to be small insignificant details were pulled back in to reveal their meaning.

There was a dark part in this book that lingered and at one point almost was too much for me. I even thought I would have to stop reading 😂😂 but thankfully even that part had a significant meaning and now doesn’t really seem like that big of a deal.

Herrick’s End is a fast-paced YA fantasy stock full of lovable characters. You quickly fall in love with Ollie, our awkward underdog turned prolific hero, and his band of misfit friends. I deeply appreciate that Blanchet gave each character individual motivations and interests outside of just supporting the protagonist’s journey. I find this not to be the case in most YA novels, especially when the protagonist is male. My main critique lies with the creation/creators of The Neath and their relation with the primary antagonist. It felt rushed/disjointed and I wish we got to see a little more development towards that resolution (and I suppose introduction!). Overall, the world-building was top notch, and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

Herrick's End is a fantastic sci-fi/fantasy book about a guy named Ollie who goes looking for a friend and ends up in Herrick's End. There are a lot of great characters to root for in this book. Ollie is such a wonderful and caring guy, Tera is strong and kind, Lazlo is odd but also caring and loyal, and then the whole rest of the group are great. The atmosphere is tense and mysterious. The plot is super original and I loved it, especially the ending. I really can't wait to read the next book. Just an all-around great book that I think people will really enjoy.

T.M. Blanchet’s Herrick's End is the thrilling, arresting tale of the loveable loser Ollie getting drawn into Boston’s supernatural underworld to search for his missing friend. I love underdog stories, and Ollie was a top-notch depiction of the unexpected hero. Blanchet’s swift pacing and smoothly flowing writing made Herrick’s End fun to read. The author’s attention to the worldbuilding made the Neath a tense and exciting place to explore. I can’t wait for the next book!