The Darkest Part of the Forest

Two words: gorgeous prose.

Okay, that’s certainly not all this book had going for it, but my heart, those descriptions. This book sucked me in and did not let go.

With all the fae creatures, haunting folklore, and monster slaying, it was spookier than I expected and made for a perfect Halloween read—also, Jack might just be my new favorite book boyfriend.

I can’t say that I write like Black, but I certainly aspire to. I love the dark, honest, raw way she writes. It feels so real while there are fairies right over there.

This one was about a boy trapped in a glass coffin and two siblings who were both a little in love with him. It blends old legends about the fae with stories of adolescence, loyalty, and friendship.

Wow, it is nearly impossible to choose just one of my faves from Holly Black’s faerie stories. They are all amazing! Seriously…. Every. Last. One. But what grabbed me with this book was the way it started. This story has an eerie feel to it from the very first page. I love how Holly weaves reality into her fantasy and the way the Fae are already known and accepted in their world, but also feared (because hello, they’re Fae!). There's everything in this story, romance, adventure, and coming-of-age badassery, which again bodes well if you ever find yourself face… show more.

If you're getting started with modern faerie stories, Holly Black’s The Darkest Part of the Forest is the ideal rabbit hole in which to fall. The story opens with a horned boy in a glass coffin, in a contemporary world where the existence of faeries is taken for granted. You’ll love Hazel, a modern teenager who carries a sword and has a brother whose best friend is a changeling. Black’s Faerie world pops with color, complex characters, and high adventure. While her faeries may seem human, beware of their magic and mischief. They might not be monsters, but they… show more.