The Darkest Part of the Forest
(Author) Holly BlackA 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 Black's triumphant return to the opulent, enchanting faerie tales that launched her YA career.
Holly Black
Holly Black is an American author known for her works in the fantasy genre, particularly for her contributions to young adult literature. Her most notable works include The Spiderwick Chronicles, a bestselling series co-written with Tony DiTerlizzi, and The Cruel Prince, the first book in her popular Folk of the Air trilogy. Black's writing is characterized by its dark and intricate world-building, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as power, betrayal, and morality. She has had a significant impact on the genre of urban fantasy and is praised for her ability to create immersive and compelling stories that resonate with readers of all ages.