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The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
3.0
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book was part of my "creepy fantasy" kick and it did not disappoint. The book was less about the narrative twists, most of which hit with fairy tale predictability, but the negotiation with the idea of narrative inevitability within the story itself. And the atmosphere was awesome.