FantasyYoung Adult
The Darkest Part of the Forest
2015·352 pages
In Fairfold, siblings Hazel and Ben navigate a world of fae and danger, drawn to a mysterious boy in a glass coffin. A dark, enchanting fantasy.
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In Fairfold, siblings Hazel and Ben navigate a world of fae and danger, drawn to a mysterious boy in a glass coffin. A dark, enchanting fantasy.
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Children can have a cruel, absolute sense of justice. Children can kill a monster and feel quite proud of themselves. A girl can look at her brother and believe they’re destined to be a knight and a bard who battle evil. She can believe she’s found the thing she’s been made for.
Hazel lives with her brother, Ben, in the strange town of Fairfold where humans and fae exist side by side. The faeries’ seemingly harmless magic attracts tourists, but Hazel knows how dangerous they can be, and she k...
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Sexual content
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Moderate references to sex; fade-to-black scenes with romantic tension.
Violence & gore
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Frequent fairytale violence; graphic scenes like a water hag eating a torso.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language, not pervasive.
Substance use
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Moderate alcohol use mentioned; not glamorized but present in social contexts.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central LGBTQIA+ characters and relationships, including a male romance.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Frequent fae magic and folklore; framed as fantasy, not occult.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor themes of human nature and morality; not overtly political.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mention of self-harm; not central or graphic.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depiction of past child neglect and animal death; recurring themes.
Other
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