An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from
bestselling Folk of the Air
author Holly Black
Holly Black is the author of bestselling contemporary fantasy books
for kids and teens. Her titles include the Spiderwick Chronicles
(with Tony DiTerlizzi), The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, the
Magisterium series (with Cassandra Clare) and the Folk of the Air
series, which begins with The Cruel Prince in 2018, nominated for
the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019, and winner of the Silver Inky for
best International YA book. She has been a a finalist for an Eisner
Award, and the recipient of the Andre Norton Award, the Mythopoeic
Award and a Newbery Honor. She lives in New England with her
husband and son in a house with a secret door. Follow Holly at
blackholly.com or @HollyBlack
Rovina Cai is a freelance illustrator who works across a variety of
genres. Her poetic imagery has served as book covers, posters and
interior art for novels and picture books. She recently won the
World Fantasy Award for best artist. Her work has also been
recognised by organisations like the Society of Illustrators, and
the Children's Book Council of Australia. Rovina works out of a
cosy studio in Melbourne, Australia, in an old building that was
once a convent and is possibly haunted.
'The Wicked King is an exhilarating, heart in your mouth blend of murder, magic, desire and betrayal - an unputdownable book that doesn't just live up to the brilliance of The Cruel Prince but exceeds it.' - CultureFly
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