The Darkest Part of the
Forest – Holly Black
Holly Black has done it again
with this novel; she has created a magical world, filled with mystery, suspense
and excitement. Creating such an amazing world filled with strong, unique
characters and bringing it all together with her fantastic way with words to
tell a unique stand alone story.
After reading The Coldest Girl in
Coldtown, i instantly fell in love with the way Holly is able to create a
standalone story, giving just enough to fill your need for more, and satisfyingly
wrapping it all up into a neat bow at the end. That is what she does perfectly
again in The Darkest Part of the Forest.
‘Near the little town of
Fairfold, in the darkest part of the forest, lies a glass casket. Inside the
casket lies a sleeping faerie prince that none can rouse. He's the most
fascinating thing Hazel and her brother Ben have ever seen. They dream of
waking him - but what happens when dreams come true? In the darkest part of the
forest, you must be careful what you wish for...’
The blurb was enough to pull me
in and make me instantly want to read this book and it really did not disappoint.
The way Holly Black weaves a modern
day world into that of the fantasy Faire world is brilliant. It keeps it
interesting and engaging. We are introduced
to such creepy creatures throughout, that there are no holds barred as to the
extent of their eerie nature, an example being sorrow, making those she is near
weep and wail from some of their saddest and worst memories being brought back to
the surface, i mean creepy!
The dynamics created between the
characters was truly brilliant, Hazel and Ben, having a great brother and
sister relationship which is really at the core of this story and fuelling it
along. The dynamics they have with their friends, their hippy artistic parents.
Then of course the romance that also takes place. I really enjoyed the dynamics
of it all and thoroughly enjoyed watching each relationship develop as the
story progressed.
Overall i really enjoyed Holly
Blacks latest novel, i enjoyed seeing the fantasy world unravel and seeing the
array or creatures and characters throughout the story. I would say if you
enjoy a good fantasy stand alone novel, with great characters, a great world,
and great relationships. Then this is really a read for you. I mean, who couldn’t
love a Holly Black novel?!?!
I have given this 4 out of 5 stars
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