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How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

Holly Black

Ages 13–18

Readers rate it 4.1 (415 on Hardcover)

178 pages · Released Nov 24, 2020

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This illustrated novella revisits the Folk of the Air trilogy from Cardan's perspective, featuring faerie court intrigue and emotional growth rather than graphic content. While there are instances of cruelty, betrayal, and dark magical themes typical of the trilogy, the violence is not graphic and the focus is on character development and romance. Best suited for teen readers already familiar with Holly Black's work or comfortable with fantasy court politics and emotional complexity.

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Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black. Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a fae... Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black. Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1 New 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 before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The 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.

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  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Loveable Characters
  • Character driven
  • Strong Character Development
  • Not Diverse Characters
  • Diverse Characters
  • Weak Character Development
  • A mix driven
  • Unloveable Characters
  • Plot driven
  • N/A driven
  • Adventurous

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ISBN 9780316540827 · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers