The Darkest Part of the Forest

The reason I picked up The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black was because I was on a Faerie kick after reading another book. If anything, the beautiful cover would make you want to pick it up and check out the synopsis. The synopsis is what made me want to read it because of a mysterious Faerie Prince stuck in a glass coffin in the woods. I've read a few of Holly Black's other books so I knew this one would not disappoint me.

The Darkest Part of the Forest was strangely beautiful from the writing, characters, and the Fae history itself. I really enjoyed reading and finding out little mysterious secrets about all of the different characters and about the town itself. Not everyone is how they seem in this book which is what makes it interesting and makes you want to keep reading.

The history of the forest and the Faerie folk in the town of Fairfold was well developed and you would learn something new about the town with every chapter. Since we mostly follow the main character, Hazel, you don't know much outside of the mortal world than what she has heard from other mortals. The book is in third person so you do get the opportunity every once in a while to get inside of the other characters minds. This happens only when something major happens that Hazel would not know about or Holly Black wants us to learn about it through the other characters point of view. I quite enjoyed reading in other characters POV, especially Jack's.

The main character, Hazel, was everything I hoped she would be and more. There were so many twists and turns with her story and I really enjoyed the plot twist for her character. Hazel is a very kickass character and she seems to be the knight in this story most of the time. She is always looking out for everyone that she loves and is willing to do anything for them.

Between all of the characters, I would have to say Jack was my favorite. He was that perfect combination of Fae and mortal to interest the reader. I would of loved a book all about him and his POV. We do get a few chapters (or maybe one) in his POV. I quite enjoyed how he seemed so carefree in the beginning of the book through Hazel's eyes then you realize throughout the book he is a misunderstood and we actually don't know a lot about him.

I think I would mostly give this book a 4.5/5 stars because it was very good and everything in the book was very well developed. It is a very nice standalone novel and I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys Faerie books, romance (Even LGBT), and some action scenes. The story is kind of predictable but I enjoyed it because it was a fun read! I see a lot of potential in this book and would enjoy another one in this world.

VIDEO REVIEW COMING FRIDAY, MAY 22nd! Where I will discuss the book in depth!