The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

The Darkest Part of the Forest

Holly Black

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ romance young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

328 pages | first published 2015

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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 foun...
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Moods

adventurous 95%
mysterious 66%
dark 44%
emotional 25%
tense 23%
lighthearted 11%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 31%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 22% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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