The Queen Of Nothing (The Folk Of The Air (3))

The Queen Of Nothing (The Folk Of The Air (3))

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, comes the highly anticipated and jaw-dropping finale to The Folk of the Air trilogy. He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power. Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan's betrayal. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her deceptive twin sister, Taryn, whose mortal life is in peril. Jude must risk venturing back into the treacherous Faerie Court, and confront her lingering feelings for Cardan, if she wishes to save her sister. But Elfhame is not as she left it. War is brewing. As Jude slips deep within enemy lines she becomes ensnared in the conflict's bloody politics. And, when a dormant yet powerful curse is unleashed, panic spreads throughout the land, forcing her to choose between her ambition and her humanity...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 ReviewPraise 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 bestselling author of contemporary fantasy novels for teens and children, including The Folk of the Air trilogy,Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale and the #1New York Times bestselling Spiderwick series. She has been a finalist for the Eisner Award, and the recipient of the Andre Norton Award and Mythopoeic Award. Holly lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Theo, in a house with a secret library. Her website is www.blackholly.com.