How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories (The Folk of the Air)
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 he 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.
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. #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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Community Reviews
Okay, if you haven’t guessed it by now, I am thoroughly obsessed with the world of Elfhame (more specifically Cardan and Jude) So, surprising no one, I HAD to read this book, bc again I’m obsessed. Was it anywhere near as amazing as the core trilogy? No, but I was here for the drama of the whole Nicasia/ Locke/ Cardan love triangle drama that is referenced throughout the books.
Short version:
✅ Cardan's POV
✅ Illustrations by Rovina Cai
✅ More Jurdan moments
✅ Quick and entertaining read
✅ Cardan's POV
✅ Illustrations by Rovina Cai
✅ More Jurdan moments
✅ Quick and entertaining read
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