How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories : a stunning full colour edition set in the faerie world of Elfhame where TikTok's Faerie Obsession Began
Author: Holly Black,
Newly available in paperback: the captivating world of Elfhame that started with The Cruel Prince, captured in colour, with stunning illustrations by Rovina Cai.
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. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective.
This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everywhere.
Binding: Paperback / softback
Published: 08/01/2026
Pagination: 192 pages
Publisher: Hot Key Books
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Imprint: Hot Key Books
Book Classification: Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage)
Weight(g): 360
Dimensions(mm): 197 x 130 x 18
EAN: 9781471421006
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