The darkest part of the forest by holly black - review

 Holly Black will bring bring shivers to your spine and warmth to your heart with this haunting modern faerie tale. Hazel and her older brother Ben are in love with the  mysterious horned boy encased in a glass coffin in the woods near their small town of Fairfold. Holly successfully merges modern teenage life with faerie legends and creates characters that have real depth that you care about. Even when describing the most mythical sections, the writing is really grounded and feels real. I like how hazel is so good yet feels the need to kiss so many boys. When I first read this I was terrified especially at the chant young girls would use:“There's a monster in our wood. She'll get you if you're not good. Drag you under leaves and sticks. Punish you for all your tricks. Anest of hair and gnawed bone. You are never, ever coming... home.” but would not ever say that last word. 

favourite quotes: 

 “We love until we do not. For us, love doesn't fade gradually. It snaps like a branch bent too far.” 

― Holly Black, The Darkest Part of the Forest

“Once, there was a girl who vowed she would save everyone in the world, but forgot herself.” 
― Holly Black, The Darkest Part of the Forest

“Well fine, then. I could send you out to win my favor. Possibly on a quest involving bringing a large mug of coffee and a doughnut. Or the wholesale slaughter of all my enemies. I haven't decided which.” 
― Holly Black, The Darkest Part of the Forest

“He had green eyes so clear and bright that they made you think of poisonous drinks or maybe mouthwash.” 
― Holly Black, The Darkest Part of the Forest