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The Darkest Part of the Forest

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by Holly Black (Goodreads Author)

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I know they hinted at it, but who is Jack's father? I never really got it.
Julia Waters
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Is this a stand alone or a series?
Julie Storey It is a stand alone book.
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does anyone know the time period this connects to the cruel prince? and where it is in relation to elfhame. i know that grimsen is mentioned a few times, and just wanted to see if im looking too much into it.
Natalie Raines No, you are not reading too much into this, TDPOTF is a part of the same Universe as The Cruel Prince, as are the previous series by Holly Black; The …moreNo, you are not reading too much into this, TDPOTF is a part of the same Universe as The Cruel Prince, as are the previous series by Holly Black; The Modern Faerie Tales. I think that the time period is as they are written, with TDPOTF being in 2015, and The Cruel Prince is only a few years later in 2019, so when Severin, Ben and his court members visit Elfhame, at that point he is the Alderking and has been for a few (4 ) years. It is also the same Grimsen that comes to Elfhame. I love this and think that it is really cool how Holly Black has integrated all her series together. I hope that this helps you.(less)
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Is this a romantic book?
Jaelyn Although the book contains romance, it is not primarily focused on the romance. The romance in the book contains content such as kisses and make out s…moreAlthough the book contains romance, it is not primarily focused on the romance. The romance in the book contains content such as kisses and make out sessions. It is more focused on the plot than the romance.(less)
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What genre is this...horror? Kinda creepy fantasy? No spoilers please, I have not read it.
Ronan Holland I'd say creepy urban fantasy, but not horror :)
…moreI'd say creepy urban fantasy, but not horror :)
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