The Deathly Grimm

· The Forest Grimm duology Book 2 · Macmillan Young Listeners · Narrated by Sarah Ovens
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“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.

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Lorena Dinger
March 27, 2025
This book answers all remaining questions posed in the first book. I was rooting for Clara as she tried to solve the mystery of who murdered Bren Zimmer, triggering the curse. This book has more emphasis on Clara’s visions & efforts to solve the mystery & reverse the curse, but we also see Clara’s relationship with Axel change/grow, as well as her relationships with other villagers. It's quite dark at times. Not everyone gets a happy ending, but Clara’s story concludes well. Great narration.
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KATHRYN PURDIE is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Burning Glass series, the Bone Crier's Moon duology, and the Forest Grimm duology. She lives near Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband and three children. Kathryn is a trained classical actress who studied at the Oxford School of Drama. She also writes songs on her guitar for each of her stories and shares them on her website.

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