The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black In the town of Fairfold, where humans and faeries exist side by side, a boy with horns on his head and ears as pointed as knives awakes after generations of sleep in a glass coffin in the woods, causing Hazel to be swept up in new love, shift her loyalties, feel the fresh sting of betrayal, and to make a secret sacrifice to the faerie king. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A girl makes a secret sacrifice to the faerie king in this lush New York Times bestselling fantasy by author Holly Black In the woods is a glass coffin. It rests on the ground, and in it sleeps a boy with horns on his head and ears as pointed as knives.... Hazel and her brother, Ben, live in Fairfold, where humans and the Folk exist side by side. Since they were children, Hazel and Ben have been telling each other stories about the boy in the glass coffin, that he is a prince and they are valiant knights, pretending their prince would be different from the other faeries, the ones who made cruel bargains, lurked in the shadows of trees, and doomed tourists. But as Hazel grows up, she puts aside those stories. Hazel knows the horned boy will never wake. Until one day, he does.... As the world turns upside down, Hazel has to become the knight she once pretended to be. The Darkest Part of the Forest is bestselling author Holly Blacks triumphant return to the opulent, enchanting faerie tales that launched her YA career. Author Biography Holly Black is the bestselling author of contemporary fantasy novels for teens and children, including Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale and the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick series. She has been a finalist for the Mythopoeic Award and the Eisner Award, and the recipient of the Andre Norton Award. Holly lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Theo, in a house with a secret library. Her website is Review Praise for The Cruel Prince: "Lush, dangerous, a dark jewel of a book. Blacks world is intoxicating, imbued with a relentless sense of peril that kept me riveted through every chapter of Judes journey. And Jude! She is a heroine to love--brave but pragmatic, utterly human. This delicious story will seduce you and leave you desperate for just one more page."--Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked KingdomPraise for The Darkest Part of the Forest: A Kids Indie Next List Book of the Year"Lush settings juxtapose the wild, alien nature of Faerie against the normalcy of mortal existence."--School Library JournalPraise for The Wicked King: *"A stunning and compelling sequel."----SLJ, starred Review* "[S]pellbinding.... Breathtaking set pieces, fully developed supporting characters, and a beguiling, tough-as-nails heroine enhance an intricate, intelligent plot that crescendos to a jaw-dropping third-act twist."--Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Another fantastic, deeply engaging, and all-consuming work from Black that belongs on all YA shelves."--School Library Journal, starred review* "Jude, who struggles with a world she both loves and hates and would rather be powerful and safe than good, is a compelling narrator. Whatever a reader is looking for--heart-in-throat action, deadly romance, double-crossing, moral complexity--this is one heck of a ride."--Booklist, starred review*"[A] dangerous journey filled with mystery, betrayal, intrigue, and romance.... Larger-than-life action in a kingdom packed with self-centered, evil, and manipulating characters also doles out real life issues."--VOYA, starred Review*"A heady blend of courtly double-crossing, Faerie lore, and toxic attraction swirls together in the sequel to THE CRUEL PRINCE.... Blacks writing is both contemporary and classic; her world is, at this point, intensely well-realized, so that some plot twists seem almost inevitable."--Kirkus, starred Review*"A rare second volume that surpasses the first, with, happily, more intrigue and passion still to come."--Booklist, Starred Review*"Black returns here to the dark faery realm that spurred her initial success, and if anything, shes only gotten better, writing with an elegant, economical precision and wringing searing emotional resonance from the simplest of sentences." --The Bulletin, starred review *"Black returns to the realm of faerie for her latest novel, and the results, as any of her fans would expect, are terrific." --VOYA, starred review "Blacks stark, eerie tone; propulsive pacing; and fulsome world building will certainly delight her legion of fans."--Booklist"I require book two immediately. Holly is the Faerie Queen."--Victoria Aveyard, #1 bestselling author of The Red Queen series"Its an enjoyable read with well-developed characters and genuine chills...." --Publishers Weekly "Like a true fairy tale, Blacks story weds blinding romance and dark terrors, but her worthy heroes are up to the challenge of both." --The Horn Book "This edgy, dark fantasy will be a hit with young adults who like their magical creatures to live in a recognizably contemporary world." --Library Media Connection "This is a heady blend of Faerie lore, high fantasy, and high school drama, dripping with description that brings the dangerous but tempting world of Faerie to life. Black is building a complex mythology; now is a great time to tune in."--Kirkus Reviews Review Quote "This is a heady blend of Faerie lore, high fantasy, and high school drama, dripping with description that brings the dangerous but tempting world of Faerie to life. Black is building a complex mythology; now is a great time to tune in."-- Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN0316536210 Author Holly Black Short Title DARKEST PART OF THE FOREST Pages 368 Audience Age 13-17 Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Language English ISBN-10 0316536210 ISBN-13 9780316536219 Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-10-15 Imprint Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-10-15 NZ Release Date 2019-10-15 US Release Date 2019-10-15 UK Release Date 2019-10-15 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125864241;

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