How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories (The Folk Of The Air)

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories (The Folk of the Air)

An illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy, that started with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black.An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame.Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue.Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king, Cardan. This tale includes delicious details of life beforeThe Cruel Prince, an adventure beyondThe Queen of Nothing, and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective.This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humor, and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art, making this the perfect collector's item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.ReviewPraise for The Queen of Nothing:*"Whether you came for the lore or the love, perfection."?Kirkus, starred review*"A compelling final piece in a powerful set."?Booklist, starred review "We're being promised a 'jaw-dropping' finale...Based on the ride she's taken readers on so far, we'd expect nothing less."?Entertainment WeeklyPraise for The Wicked King: *"A stunning and compelling sequel."?SLJ, starred review *"A heady blend of courtly double-crossing, Faerie lore, and toxic attraction swirls together in the sequel to THE CRUEL PRINCE.... Black's writing is both contemporary and classic; her world is, at this point, intensely well-realized, so that some plot twists seem almost inevitable."?Kirkus, starred review *"[A] dangerous journey filled with mystery, betrayal, intrigue, and romance.... Larger-than-life action in a kingdom packed with self-centered, evil, and manipulating characters also doles out real life issues."?VOYA, starred review *"A rare second volume that surpasses the first, with, happily, more intrigue and passion still to come."?Booklist, starred review Praise for The Cruel Prince:"Lush, dangerous, a dark jewel of a book. Black's world is intoxicating, imbued with a relentless sense of peril that kept me riveted through every chapter of Jude's journey. And Jude! She is a heroine to love--brave but pragmatic, utterly human. This delicious story will seduce you and leave you desperate for just one more page."?Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom"I require book two immediately. Holly is the Faerie Queen."?Victoria Aveyard, #1 bestselling author of The Red Queen series* "[S]pellbinding.... Breathtaking set pieces, fully developed supporting characters, and a beguiling, tough-as-nails heroine enhance an intricate, intelligent plot that crescendos to a jaw-dropping third-act twist."?Publishers Weekly, starred reviewAbout the AuthorHolly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over thirty fantasy novels for kids and teens. She has been a finalist for an Eisner and a Lodestar Award, and the recipient of the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula, and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into 32 languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library.