How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories

SKU: 9781471421006
How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories
How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories
Teen 13+
How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories
How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories

How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories

SKU: 9781471421006
Author: Holly Black
Paperback·Ages 13+·Romantasy
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At a glance

💥 Tone
Dark, whimsical, reflective
⚡ Pace
Fast, vignette-style
🖤 Vibes
Fae lore, backstory, haunting tales
👑 Themes
Power, love, cruelty, identity
🧠 Mind Game
Insightful, atmospheric
🔥 Hook
Discover the untold stories behind a king shaped by cruelty and power.
👀 Perfect For
Fans of The Cruel Prince, character backstories
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
Teens who want deeper insight into Cardan and the dark magic of Elfhame
🎯 Recommended Age
13+

About How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories by 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.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
13+
Pages
178
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Published
8 January 2026
Language
English
ISBN
9781471421006

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