The Folk of the Air : The Wicked King

Description

Title: The Wicked King
Author: Holly Black
Publisher: Hot Key Books, 2019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781471408656

The Wicked King by Holly Black is the second book in The Folk of the Air trilogy, continuing Jude Duarte’s dangerous rise through the treacherous High Court of Faerie. After the events of The Cruel Prince, Jude has bound Cardan to the throne, but ruling through a wicked king is far more dangerous than winning power.

As enemies gather and alliances shift, Jude must protect her position while navigating betrayal, court politics, family secrets, and her complicated feelings for Cardan. In Faerie, every bargain has consequences, and every mistake can cost blood, power, or loyalty.

This paperback is ideal for readers who enjoy young adult fantasy with political intrigue, morally complex characters, enemies-to-lovers tension, dark magic, and sharp emotional stakes. It is best read after The Cruel Prince and before The Queen of Nothing.