The Deathly Grimm, Kathryn Purdie
The Deathly Grimm, Kathryn Purdie
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The Deathly Grimm

Author: Kathryn Purdie

Series: Forest Grimm duology #2

Narrator: Sarah Ovens

Unabridged: 11 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/25/2025

Synopsis

“A luminous fairytale, sharp as teeth and full of heart.” —Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows

In this spellbinding sequel to Kathryn Purdie's bestselling dark fairytale, Clara and Axel must return to the forest—and its monsters—if they have any hope of finally breaking the curse on their village.

Emerging from the shadows of the Forest Grimm, Clara and Axel return to their village, the one place they can be safe behind the forest's border. But when the trees themselves begin luring villagers into the forest, it becomes clear that the darkness they battled was merely a whisper of the true horror lurking there.

Burdened by unsettling visions and bound by a love as perilous as the cursed woods that call to them, Clara and Axel must once again enter the forest to unearth the sinister secret at its heart. As they fight murderous woodsmen wielding riddles sharp as blades, spectral maidens who threaten to drag them into an eternal dance, and phantoms able to use the very essence of the forest against them, Clara and Axel realize the stakes are higher than ever. If they can’t break the curse once and for all, they may not have a home to return to.

"Narrator Sarah Ovens shines while breathing life into this haunting narrative" —AudioFile on The Forest Grimm

A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books.

About Kathryn Purdie

KATHRYN PURDIE is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Burning Glass series and the Bone Crier's Moon duology. Trained in classical acting, she studied in England and met her husband when they were cast opposite each other in a Shakespeare play. They now live in Utah with their children and a tiny dog. Kathryn also writes songs on her guitar for each of her stories and shares them on her website.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brittany on March 25, 2025

After surviving the Forest Grimm and the dangers that lie within, Clara and her friends are devastated to find that they have not fully broken the curse. They must find the missing page from Sortes Fortunae, the Book of Fortunes and find who was responsible for killing Bren Zimmer. When villagers ar......more

Goodreads review by DianaRose on March 10, 2025

firstly, thank you to the publisher for an arc and an alc! 3.5 stars while i actually enjoyed the second book more than the first, i do still feel that this duology was lacking something in the storytelling. the author included waaaay too many different fairytales/folklore characters, thus the plot fe......more

Goodreads review by Mia on September 07, 2024

The Deathly Grimm was decent wrap up to this duology. Story felt way too long-winded, especially with slow pacing. But if you are looking for a slow paced story, give this series a try. ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.......more

Goodreads review by Weronika on March 25, 2025

This was a great conclusion to The Forest Grimm duology. I love the creative direction and twists on well-known fairytales. The fantasy aspect really appeals to my inner child, growing up with these stories it just added a cozy feeling to the overall experience for me. Clara went through a lot of gr......more

Goodreads review by Ashlyn on March 16, 2025

I typically don’t read books out of order, especially fantasy books for obvious reasons. However, I didn’t realize that this was book two when I started it. The beginning was slightly slow for me, which makes sense since I hadn’t read the first book. But after that, it really did pick up and I didn’......more

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Praise for The Forest Grimm:

Goodreads, "Our Guide to Out-of-This-World 2025 Fantasy and Science Fiction"

Book Riot, "Summer 2023 YA Books to Add to Your TBR"

The Nerd Daily, "Get Your Hands On These Anticipated July To December 2023 Book Releases"

"The Forest Grimm is a delicious combination of sinister and sweet." - Paste, "The Best New YA of September 2023"

"Purdie blends a variety of Grimm’s fairy tales—including “Cinderella,” “Rapunzel,” and “Hansel and Gretel”—into a sumptuous tale of love and survival in this beguiling journey." - Publishers Weekly

"A satisfying story that pays homage to the dark narrative arcs of traditional fairy tales." - Kirkus

"Clever mixing-and-matching of stories such as Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood provide a solid foundation for romance and some Grimm-inspired flashes of horror." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Purdie pulls from many original fairy tales to create this twisty yet enchanting romantasy." - School Library Journal

"I’ve covered a handful of fairy tale retellings over the years, but I’ve never come across one quite like Kathryn Purdie’s The Forest Grimm...my favorite new release of 2023....I always say the best books are the ones that sneak up on you and exceed any and all expectations, and The Forest Grimm meets that standard and then some." - Twin Cities Geek

"If you like YA fantasy with a hint of survival and twists, pick up Katheryn Purdie’s The Forest Grimm. Especially if you enjoy fractured fairy-tales!" - In Between Drafts, "The Best New Books of September"

"Recommend to readers likely to appreciate scary scenes balanced by a sweet, sensual romance and a happy ending." - Booklist

"Kathryn Purdie has bewitched us with another absolutely gorgeous read. Her prose is lovely, evocative, and snaring, and the gripping story of danger enraptures both heart and mind. She takes well-known fairy tales and puts clever, dark twists to them, all amid a real and enchanting setting. I'll go mad waiting for the sequel!" —Charlie N. Holmberg, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Spellbreaker and The Paper Magician

"With an immersive world and rich magic, Kathryn Purdie has written a story that will change everything you thought you knew about fairy tales. Prepare to enter the Forest Grimm—and never leave." —Tricia Levenseller, New York Times bestselling author of Blade of Secrets

"Fast-paced and romantic, Kathryn Purdie lured me into a thrilling world where familiar fairytales are turned inside out and nothing is at seems. Once I entered the dark heart of the Forest Grimm, I never wanted to leave.” —Mara Rutherford, author of The Poison Season

“Within its first lines, The Forest Grimm promises an adventure with a clever trail of breadcrumbs to guide you. A brave and resolute heroine, an enchanted forest rooted in danger, and a slow-burning friends-to-lovers romance…Kathryn Purdie has written a luminous fairytale, sharp as teeth and full of heart. I devoured every word of this magical tale.” —Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows

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