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The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air Book 3) Kindle Edition
He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne
Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power.
Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan's betrayal. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her twin sister, Taryn, whose life is in peril.
Jude must risk venturing back into the treacherous Faerie Court, and confront her lingering feelings for Cardan, if she wishes to save her sister. But Elfhame is not as she left it. War is brewing. As Jude slips deep within enemy lines she becomes ensnared in the conflict's bloody politics.
And, when a dormant yet powerful curse is unleashed, panic spreads throughout the land, forcing her to choose between her ambition and her humanity . . .
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateNovember 19, 2019
- Reading age14 years and up
- Grade level7 and up
- File size16260 KB
- “This is my room,” he points out, affronted. “And that’s my wife.”Highlighted by 5,876 Kindle readers
- “Jude, you can’t really think I don’t know it’s you. I knew you from the moment you walked into the brugh.”Highlighted by 5,698 Kindle readers
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Fall under the spell of Holly Black's fantasy worlds! | Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy. | Return to Elfhame in the first book in a thrilling new duology, following Jude's brother Oak, and the changeling queen, Suren. | A girl makes a secret sacrifice to the faerie king in this lush New York Times bestselling fantasy. | A wholly original story of rage and revenge, of guilt and horror, and of love and loathing from Holly Black. | Full of humor, drama, and adventure, this retelling of an Arthurian Legend is perfect for any knight in training. |
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*"Whether you came for the lore or the love, perfection."
―Kirkus, starred review
*"A compelling final piece in a powerful set."―Booklist, starred review
"We're being promised a 'jaw-dropping' finale...Based on the ride she's taken readers on so far, we'd expect nothing less."―Entertainment Weekly
Praise for The Wicked King:
*"A stunning and compelling sequel."― --SLJ, starred review
*"A heady blend of courtly double-crossing, Faerie lore, and toxic attraction swirls together in the sequel to THE CRUEL PRINCE.... Black's writing is both contemporary and classic; her world is, at this point, intensely well-realized, so that some plot twists seem almost inevitable."―Kirkus, starred review
*"[A] dangerous journey filled with mystery, betrayal, intrigue, and romance.... Larger-than-life action in a kingdom packed with self-centered, evil, and manipulating characters also doles out real life issues."―VOYA, starred review
*"A rare second volume that surpasses the first, with, happily, more intrigue and passion still to come."―Booklist, starred review
Praise for The Cruel Prince:
"Lush, dangerous, a dark jewel of a book. Black's world is intoxicating, imbued with a relentless sense of peril that kept me riveted through every chapter of Jude's journey. And Jude! She is a heroine to love--brave but pragmatic, utterly human. This delicious story will seduce you and leave you desperate for just one more page."―Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom
"I require book two immediately. Holly is the Faerie Queen."―Victoria Aveyard, #1 bestselling author of The Red Queen series
* "[S]pellbinding.... Breathtaking set pieces, fully developed supporting characters, and a beguiling, tough-as-nails heroine enhance an intricate, intelligent plot that crescendos to a jaw-dropping third-act twist."―Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Another fantastic, deeply engaging, and all-consuming work from Black that belongs on all YA shelves."―School Library Journal, starred review
* "Jude, who struggles with a world she both loves and hates and would rather be powerful and safe than good, is a compelling narrator. Whatever a reader is looking for--heart-in-throat action, deadly romance, double-crossing, moral complexity--this is one heck of a ride."―Booklist, starred review
"This is a heady blend of Faerie lore, high fantasy, and high school drama, dripping with description that brings the dangerous but tempting world of Faerie to life. Black is building a complex mythology; now is a great time to tune in."―Kirkus Reviews
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- ASIN : B07PKRXQDH
- Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (November 19, 2019)
- Publication date : November 19, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 16260 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 321 pages
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Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of speculative and fantasy novels, short stories, and comics. She has been a finalist for an Eisner and a Lodestar Award, and the recipient of the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula, and a Newbery Honor. She has sold over 26 million books worldwide, her work has been translated into over 30 languages and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library.
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We pick up with Jude, the Faerie Queen in exile, living in the mortal world with Vivi and Oak. Jude is miserable, doing odd jobs for other faeries in the neighborhood, until Taryn shows up asking Jude to take her place in the Elfhame court’s questioning of Locke’s murder. Why does she need Jude to pretend to be her? Oh, because Jude can honestly answer that she didn’t murder Locke, while Taryn cannot. Y’all! I have never liked Taryn more! In fact, I haven’t liked Taryn until this exact moment. Finally, she acknowledges Locke’s horrific treatment of her and his altogether unsuitability as anyone’s husband. Is murder an extreme reaction? Sure, but we know by now this is a dark fantasy and I fully support it. Sorry, not sorry.
And so our exiled heroine returns to Faerieland and the final adventure takes off. The plot of the third installment is riveting and unpredictable with all of the fast-paced twists and turns we’ve come to expect. While the entire series is a true-to-form fairytale, this book more-so than its predecessors incorporates the most quintessential fairytale elements: prophetic riddles, ancient artifacts, curses (so. many. curses), people turned into animals (though no true love’s kiss will turn them back), and of course, balls. You name it, this story has it. And none of it feels out of place—it all adds to the story and develops the most luscious, magical atmosphere.
The character development is once again the beating heart of the novel. After The Cruel Prince, I didn’t think it was possible for me to root as hard as I am for Jude and Cardan, yet all I want for them is a happy ending. Especially poor Cardan, who’s never really experienced love before. Any other Batman / Titans fans in the house? Cardan is really serving me Jason Todd vibes and I just want him to be okay.
Of course, Cardan isn’t the only important man in Jude’s life. Madoc continues to wreak havoc—I mean, this guy just won’t quit. And to a degree, I get it. He’s a centuries-old war General and his teenage daughter is showing him up at every turn. His pride is certainly on the line. But also, he’s a selfish, raging jerk. What was the point of him spending years raising Jude and Taryn in Faerie, educating them, acting like their dad, if he was going to drop all parental feelings the moment they used what he taught them? I can’t say much more without getting into spoilers, but I’m very satisfied with the way things are left with Madoc at the end.
Getting to see more of Heather and Vivi’s relationship is also fantastic. While they felt like side characters in the last book, their relationship is more front and center in this one and I finally understand why they want to be together. I also just love the bond between Jude and Heather as two mortals making their way through the perils of Faerie. On a similar note, it’s gratifying to see the three sisters finally come together and support one another. It demonstrates just how much each character has grown throughout the series.
Ugh, there’s just too much I love about this book to name it all, but as far as introducing new characters in the twelfth hour goes, Grima Mog is a badass boss! Goes to show Madoc’s not the only baddie in town. Honestly, all the women stand out in this novel—even Oriana and Nicasia have their moments. This couldn’t be a more rewarding conclusion. I’m looking forward to reading How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories next because as much as I love Jude, I’m dying for a little more Cardan backstory.
I appreciated how much Jude and Cardan we got in this book and watching them figure out their relationship and be more honest and trusting of one another. Plus we got to see them each fully step into their roles as the King and Queen and make a shift in the whole political landscape of Elfhame. Also, even though Heather and Vivi are only side characters, we got to learn a lot more about them in this book which I really enjoyed! I was glad to see a bond forming between Heather and Jude as two mortals suffering through some of the trials of Farie. I also found the relationship between the 3 sisters in this book really gratifying. This felt like the first time they really had each other’s back without ulterior motives.
All in all, this was a great read and an epic conclusion to the trilogy!
I was completely enthralled and entertained throughout this entire book. I absolutely love how I grew to love the characters and wish there was more to the story, just so I could live among them for a little longer.
This was truly a tale of self discovery and coming into one’s power for both Jude and Cardan. The fact that they’re independently great but even better together is so satisfying. The storyline had some fun little twists and turns in typical faerie fashion and I truly enjoyed it- which is saying a lot because I haven’t read a YA novel that made me feel this way in a long time.
“To family and Faerieland and pizza and stories and new beginnings and scheming great schemes. I can toast to that.”
My only real complaint/wish is that this was an adult series. I wish more time had been spent forging relationships. I wish there more complexities and emotions and consequences. I love the story, and I loved watching everything unfold, but I would have loved it all the more if it was allowed to be the complex political fantasy that it aims to be
Overall, this was a satisfying end to the series. I can definitely see how it’s some people’s comfort series, and I imagine I will reread it at some point too. For some reason I think Jude and Cardan are very Sophie and Howl coded (mostly book, but also movie).
4.5/5 stars
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