Holly Black knows how to write a Fae character. What are first impressions, and what do you think his story and intentions might be? We have finally caught a glimpse of the Horned Prince, Severin. Right now we’re in the deliciously uncertain stage of developments, and I could say more but it might be spoilery! I’ll just say that I’m looking forward to getting a second read-through of what happens from here… That’s an excellent question, and I got a little bit ahead of myself with the first question but I feel like what I said fits here, too. On the topic of dynamics, what do we think of the siblings now that we’ve seen a bit more of Ben and Hazel’s history? Do you think they can come out of everything that’s happening with an intact relationship? It adds a very intimate layer to the drama that I can’t help enjoying! The carefree closeness of childhood has become the careful closeness of young adulthood, where they’re each keeping secrets but they’ve come to be aware of at least that much. But the sibling bond here is very recognisable, all the same. They did not have a conventional upbringing, and their current concerns are definitely unusual from an outsider perspective – and even from an insider perspective, thanks to Severin returning to consciousness. Oh, Jack.Īs for Hazel and Ben, I feel like it’s becoming clear that the dual nature of the town’s relationship to the Fae (both normal, and not) reflects itself in this sibling dynamic.

You could say he fits right in in Fairfold. Things are getting interesting between these three now! I’m deeply enjoying seeing Jack become a more important part of this dynamic, as well as getting a reminder that however normal he seems, Jack is *dramatic pause* not normal. How are we feeling towards this trio and their dynamics? We’ve seen a bit more of Hazel in this next section, as well as brief points of view from Ben and Jack. Another day, another readalong post! Today I’m covering chapters 6 through 11 of The Darkest Part of the Forest, with questions via Ariana at Book Nook Reviews.

The darkest part of the forest series