Books The Folk of The Air Series Boxset (The Cruel Prince, The Queen of Nothing, The Wicked King How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories) by Holly Black

The Folk of the Air Series Boxset by Holly Black includes four books: The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, The Queen of Nothing, and How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories. The series follows Jude Duarte, a mortal girl taken to live in the faerie realm of Elfhame along with her two sisters after their parents' murder. Raised among faeries who despise humans, Jude is strong-willed and determined to gain power and respect. She navigates a treacherous world filled with political intrigue, betrayal, and magic.

In The Cruel Prince, Jude struggles against the cruelty of Prince Cardan and other faeries but grows increasingly cunning and resourceful, aiming to secure her place in the High Court. The Wicked King follows as Jude rises to power amid palace conspiracies and complicated relationships, including her evolving feelings toward Cardan. The Queen of Nothing depicts the climax where Jude must make difficult choices about loyalty, love, and the fate of Elfhame, involving dangerous plots and dark magic.

The companion novella, How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories, offers additional backstory and perspective on the characters and world.