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When Winter’s dad goes missing during his nightly patrol of the wood, it falls to her to patrol the time portals and protect the travelers who slip through them. Winter can't help but think there's more to her dad's disappearance than she's being told.

She soon finds a young man traveling in the wood named Henry who knows more than he should. He believes if they can work together to find his missing parents, they could discover the truth about Winter’s dad.

The wood is poisoned, changing into something sinister―torturing travelers lost in it. Winter must put her trust in Henry in order to find the truth and those they’ve lost.

Bobulski’s eerie debut is filled with friendship, family, and the responsibilities we choose and those we do not.

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31 July 2018
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14.3 x 2.16 x 20.8 cm
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Henry and Winter share flirtatious repartee and a sizzling chemistry, but the wood takes center stage as the main character and driving force of the plot. This interesting twist in storytelling makes this title a standout. VERDICT This provocative debut is a must-have for collections where fans of time travel are looking for their next fix. --School Library Journal

The concept is intriguing, and this is a good buy for larger collections. --Booklist

An ill-fated but still powerful romance, a warped good/bad guy with honorable but flawed intentions, and time travel portals--there's plenty to recommend in this clever novel. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

This well-written debut is sufficiently eerie and fast-paced. Readers will enjoy Winter's confidence and cunning as she seeks the truth. Hand this to readers craving exciting and enjoyable twists on time-travel. --VOYA

"A fast-paced fantasy with a time-travel twist, a forest that comes alive with dark forces, magical benevolent fireflies, friendship, sacrifice, and a satisfying conclusion, make for an absorbing read." --Kidliterati.com

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Square Fish; Reprint edition (31 July 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250158702
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250158703
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.3 x 2.16 x 20.8 cm

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Chelsea Bobulski was born in Columbus, Ohio and raised on Disney movies, classic musicals, and Buckeye pride. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in history, and promptly married her high school sweetheart. As a writer, she has a soft spot for characters with broken pasts, strange talents, and obstacles they must overcome for a brighter future. She now lives in Northwest Ohio with her husband, daughter, and one very emotive German Shepherd/Lab mix. Her debut young adult novel, THE WOOD, is out now, and her second YA novel, REMEMBER ME, will be published in Spring 2019.

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Janelle Dazzlepants

Absolutely enamoured and salty AF that this is a standalone!

Reviewed in Australia on 25 October 2018

The Wood ticked all the right boxes for me: time travel, portal fantasy, creepy forest, immortal beings, a long familial line of wardens, a teenage girl juggling her duties with high school, an enigmatic stranger, a magical council, a heartbreaking romance, political intrigue, a mysterious death…..I literally could not want anything further from this book!

I am absolutely enamoured by this world Chelsea Bobulski has created and could live in the Wood forever. It breaks my heart that this is a standalone and that I can’t spend years living in this world with Winter.

I went into this prepared for an enjoyable but forgettable paranormal story, but The Wood has instantly become one of my favourite books this year. The story and mythology were just agonisingly well-written, and it was as if the book spoke to me on a molecular level.

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Gripping and enchanting

Reviewed in Australia on 31 January 2018

After Winter's father disappears in the wood it's Winter's job to guide lost travelers back to where they're from. This guardianship is part of her heritage. Winter's father never had the chance to complete the instructions he was supposed to give to his daughter, so Winter has to do a lot of discovering on her own. Sending accidental visitors home isn't too difficult, but this changes when the wood becomes darker and more violent. Why is it transforming?

Winter doesn't have to find out more about the problems with the wood by herself. A traveler from a different time ends up in her section. He isn't there by accident, he's entered her world on purpose because he's looking for help. Together they're trying to unravel the mystery behind the increased violence and the disappearances of their loved ones. The wood is poisoned and is becoming more and more dangerous, will they find their answers in time to stop this process or will Winter lose everything she holds dear?

The Wood is a fantastic creepy story. I loved the setting, a forest where lost wanderers appear who need to be sent back to their correct time and place. It's a great idea for a story. I liked that the wood is sentient and couldn't wait to discover more about its secrets. Winter is a smart and resilient main character. She's brave, attentive and resourceful. I loved how she keeps following her instincts and this eventually leads her to the truth. I was really curious about the secrets the wood was hiding and I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough to find out more.

Chelsea Bobulski's writing has a nice easy flow. I was enchanted by her setting. I love reading about scary places that the sunshine can't reach and the volatility of the wood kept me on the edge of my seat. I was intrigued by the magic she describes and liked the combination of time traveling with dark fantasy. The Wood is a captivating book filled with family secrets, eerie characters and unconditional love.

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Inwe

Libro en perfecta condiciones, historia entretenida

Reviewed in Spain on 7 January 2018

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El libro estaba en perfectas condiciones, la letra no era excesivamente pequeña, así que no es muy largo a pesar d elas 300 páginas. lo compré como lectura para un grupo d ebachillerato, y creo que es un nivel adecuado para alguien con nivel avanzado de inglés. También me ha resultado muy entretenida la historia, y creo que a los chicos les gustará. Se lee bien, es amena, ágil, y trata los temas que suelen interesar a los adolescentes, así que estoy muy contenta con la compra.

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A unique, incredibly suspenseful and beautifully written story

Reviewed in the United States on 1 August 2017

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THE WOOD is a unique and alluring and beautifully written tale that grabs hold from its very first page and won’t let go until its last. It invites readers into a world that is enchanting and magical, yet hints of darkness and danger. It is thrilling. It is haunting. It is completely captivating. It is an extraordinary read that promises to leave readers clamoring for a sequel.

When Winter Parish finally learned the secret of the wood and her responsibility for it and for the people who would sometimes find their way in and get lost, she was ecstatic. She’d always been curious about the wood behind her home and she was fascinated by these accidental travelers who needed protection. She felt a connection to the wood and she loved its beauty and its magic and was happy to serve as its guardian someday.

But when her father supposedly strayed from the path - breaking one of the wood’s most important rules - and vanished from her life, she wasn’t sure how she felt about having to step into his shoes. Not that she had any choice, but she hadn’t yet learned all she needed to, she didn’t have any answers about her father’s disappearance, and she didn’t feel quite as safe as in the wood as she once did.

Desperate for answers, she might have to break one of the rules herself and allow a traveler into her world. A decision that could put not only herself, her mother and the wood in danger, but the past, the present, the future, the world as she knows it. Especially if it turns out that this traveler can’t be trusted.

Chelsea Bobulski delivers a refreshingly different and incredibly suspenseful read. From the mysterious disappearance of Jack Parish, to the darkness that is infecting the wood, to the strange traveler from Brightonshire that knows more than he should, the author spins a stunning tale that is absolutely riveting.

And with a quick pace, a touch of romance, an immensely likable heroine, a sinister foe, and an ending that leaves open the possibility for more, THE WOOD is a must, must, must read that is guaranteed to be unputdownable.

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Dyrk Ashton

A fantastic read that evokes a sense of wonder and delight.

Reviewed in the United States on 23 September 2017

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A fantastic read that evokes a sense of wonder and delight.

I read this because I met the author at a local signing event and wasn't quite sure what to expect. I have a soft spot for YA, and the idea of a magical magical woods right here in present day Midwest America intrigued me.

That said, I loved this book. It's one of those comfortable stories written in an easy but deftly handled style that's great to just settle into and read away with a grin. The premise is that a young woman is charged with the care of The Wood that exists right behind her house after her father passes away. It's in the family lineage that they have to do this because the Wood contains rifts in time where people can accidentally (or not so accidentally) wander through--which can have dire consequences to the timeline of the present and future. It feels familiar yet wonderfully different, like stories I read in my youth but perfectly updated for today. There is also a touch of Harry Potter and, dare I say it, Twilight (but the good stuff--yes there were some things I liked about Twilight shut up).

Magic and Fae and mystery galore, a fantastic snarky but caring protagonist, time-travel, and an enchanted wood. Need I say more? Yes I do--I really hope there are more books coming in this world!

Rawr!

Don’t bother. This is NOT horror. Not even close.

Reviewed in the United States on 9 September 2018

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Tricked by another awesome cover. Such a shame. What held promise as a really cool, inventive horror turned out to be YA garbage with a horror cover. There’s nothing horrific about the novel. Not in any way. It is a YA coming of age story, and even as that, it isn’t a good one. I made it about half way before throwing in the towel. It is truly baffling how such a novel got a publishing deal at a big, reputable house. What a disappointment.

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aezd

A cross between Outlander and The Hunger Games

Reviewed in the United States on 21 October 2018

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I wasn't sure what to expect from this book and was pleasantly surprised! I couldn't put it down once I started. I decided from the cover it would be an ideal October read.
What I liked:
-it jumps straight into the plot
-the Winter/Henry relationship is so sweet and lovely
-the twists and turns that make it interesting but not too complicated either
-quick YA book that could be read in a few days

What I didn't like:
-it could have included even more back info if split into two books or even a series
-I want more Henry/Winter (Twilight style)
-the ending felt complete, and yet not, I'll leave it at that too avoid soilers

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