A review by britsonit
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

3.0

Well this was...odd...? It was like a mix between Lev Grossman’s “The Magicians” and the original Grimms Fairy tales. It was a bit choppy throughout and didn’t flow the way I’d hoped it would. This was a MUCH different story than I had anticipated, with a very abrupt ending. That said, I did love the worlds that were built and wished for more time with Janet and background for her character as well as the character she teams up with at the end. The twist at the end really hit me in the feels because I was hoping for something much different for Alice (even though she was incredibly unlikable). I’m hoping this will be a series, as I have a lot of unanswered questions. 3.5 stars.