read how the king of elfhame learned to hate stories

And sure, they wound up in barrels studded with nails, or dancing in iron shoes heated by fire, not just dead, but disgraced and screaming. They indulged all their worst impulses, revenged themselves for the least offense, and took every last thing they wanted. They got to be cruel and selfish, to preen in front of mirrors and poison apples, and trap girls on mountains of glass. Cardan is forever my adorable little villainous Fae *inserts stone heart emoji*. My only regret it’s too short to quench the craving of my heart. Without a doubt, How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories is the most heartfelt book I’ve read this year.

He also excelled at capturing the hearts of millions of readers all over the world! Playing the villain was the only thing he’d ever really excelled at. 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.

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. 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. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame’s enigmatic high king, Cardan. Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue.īefore he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. Published November 24th 2020 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Annotation:Īn illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy, that started with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black.Īn irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame.

Read how the king of elfhame learned to hate stories