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Synopsis
With Finch’s help, Alice escaped the Hinterland and her reclusive grandmother’s dark legacy. Now she and the rest of the dregs of the fairy tale world have washed up in New York City, where Alice is trying to make a new, unmagical life. But something is stalking the Hinterland’s survivors—and she suspects their deaths may have a darker purpose. Meanwhile, in the winking out world of the Hinterland, Finch seeks his own adventure, and—if he can find it—a way back home...
Is Night Country (The Hazel Wood, 2) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This dark fantasy sequel features fairy tale survivors being hunted in NYC with moderate violence and mysterious deaths. The atmospheric story explores identity and belonging with some suspenseful and potentially frightening scenes.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and stalking.
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the dark fairy tale atmosphere, mystery of who's hunting the survivors, and dual storylines in both NYC and the magical Hinterland.