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Welcome to Melissa Albert's The Hazel Wood―the fiercely stunning New York Times bestseller everyone is raving about!Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice’s life on the road, always a step ahead of the uncanny bad luck biting at their heels. But when Alice’s grandmother, the reclusive author of a cult-classic book of pitch-dark fairy tales, dies alone on her estate, the Hazel Wood, Alice learns how bad her luck can really get: Her mother is stolen away―by a figure who claims to come from the Hinterland, the cruel supernatural world where her grandmother's stories are set. Alice's only lead is the message her mother left behind: “Stay away from the Hazel Wood.”Alice has long steered clear of her grandmother’s cultish fans. But now she has no choice but to ally with classmate Ellery Finch, a Hinterland superfan who may have his own reasons for wanting to help her. To retrieve her mother, Alice must venture first to the Hazel Wood, then into the world where her grandmother's tales began―and where she might find out how her own story went so wrong.Don’t miss the New York Times bestselling sequel to The Hazel Wood, The Night Country, out now, or Tales from the Hinterland, coming January 12, 2021!

In the captivating pages of "The Hazel Wood: A Novel" by Melissa Albert, we are transported to a realm where stories hold power, and dark secrets lurk within the pages of books. The protagonist, Alice Proserpine, is a young woman who inherits a mysterious book from her grandmother, the renowned author Althea Proserpine. This book, "The Hazel Wood," is more than just a work of fiction; it is a portal to a hidden realm where stories come to life.

As Alice delves deeper into the world of "The Hazel Wood," she discovers that her family has a long and twisted history with the book. She is guided by a mysterious figure known as the Huntsman, who protects the stories and their characters. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to find her missing brother, Ellery, who has been captured by the malevolent forces that dwell within the book.

Along the way, Alice encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, each with their own unique story and connection to "The Hazel Wood." There's Finch, a charming and enigmatic boy who seems to know more than he lets on; Jack, a mischievous and cunning character who can manipulate stories; and Mrs. Coulter, the sinister headmistress of the Hazel Wood Academy, which holds dark secrets of its own.

As Alice navigates the treacherous landscapes of the Hazel Wood, she must confront her own past and the legacy of her family. She learns that stories are not just words on a page; they have the power to shape lives and destinies. With the help of her newfound allies, Alice must unravel the mysteries of the Hazel Wood and save her brother from the clutches of darkness.

"The Hazel Wood" is a captivating and atmospheric novel that blends fantasy, mystery, and coming-of-age themes. Melissa Albert's writing is both lyrical and suspenseful, drawing readers into a world where the boundaries between reality and fiction blur. With its rich cast of characters, intricate world-building, and heart-pounding plot, "The Hazel Wood" is a must-read for fans of dark fantasy and stories that explore the power of storytelling.