The Folk of the Air Series by Holly Black 4 Books Collection Set - Young Adult - Hardback

Titles in This Set
The Cruel Prince
The Wicked King
The Queen of Nothing
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Age Range: Ages 14+

Overview
Step into the treacherous High Court of Faerie with this four-book hardback collection by Holly Black. The Folk of the Air series follows Jude Duarte, a mortal girl raised among the fey, as she claws her way toward power in a world that despises her humanity. This set gathers The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, and The Queen of Nothing alongside the illustrated companion title How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories, which reveals Cardan's backstory. Sharp dialogue, dangerous romance, and relentless political scheming make this a standout pick for dark fantasy readers and gift-givers alike.

About the Books
This collection traces a complete, transformative arc through Holly Black's faerie saga. In The Cruel Prince, seven-year-old Jude and her sisters are stolen away to Faerie after witnessing their parents' murder; ten years later, Jude schemes her way toward a seat at a royal table that would rather see her gone, using cunning and calculated risk in place of magic she was never given. The Wicked King tightens the political vise as Jude wields hard-won leverage over the newly crowned High King, Cardan, and discovers that ruling from the shadows carries its own dangers, testing every alliance she has built. The Queen of Nothing closes the trilogy with exile, civil war, and a reckoning that forces Jude to decide how far she will go to protect her family, her crown, and Faerie itself. Rounding out the set, How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories is a lavishly illustrated novella told from Cardan's point of view, filling in pivotal moments from before and beyond the trilogy with fresh nuance about pride, vulnerability, and what shaped him into the ruler he becomes. Together these four books deliver a cohesive reading experience packed with morally gray choices, courtly betrayal, and a slow-burn enemies-to-something-more romance. Fans of intricate world-building and heroines who trade fragility for real power will find plenty to sink into, and the matching hardback design makes the set a collectible addition to any fantasy shelf.

Key Benefits

• Complete four-book hardback set in one purchase, no hunting for individual titles
• Includes the bonus illustrated novella narrated from Cardan's perspective
• Character-driven dark fantasy with high-stakes political intrigue and slow-burn romance
• Matching hardback covers create a cohesive, collectible look on the shelf
• Great gift for YA fantasy readers for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading
• Perfect for fans of court-intrigue fantasy looking for a binge-worthy series

Book-by-Book Guide
The Cruel Prince — Jude Duarte schemes her way toward power in a faerie court that despises her mortality.
The Wicked King — Jude leverages a dangerous secret over the newly crowned High King Cardan as alliances splinter.
The Queen of Nothing — Exile, civil war, and a final reckoning force Jude to fight for Faerie and her family.
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories — A lavishly illustrated novella tells Cardan's story before and beyond the trilogy.

About the Author
Holly Black is a bestselling American author of speculative and fantasy fiction for children and young adults, known for The Folk of the Air series as well as The Spiderwick Chronicles and The Modern Faerie Tales. Her books have been translated into dozens of languages and adapted for film, and she has won multiple awards for her storytelling. Black is celebrated for building immersive, morally complex faerie worlds populated by cunning heroines and dangerous, charismatic antagonists, and her work has drawn a devoted following among YA and adult fantasy readers alike.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This hardback set delivers a complete, addictive faerie saga in one collectible package, sparing readers the trouble of tracking down individual volumes. It's an ideal birthday or holiday gift for YA fantasy fans, a strong pick for a classroom or library shelf, and a satisfying binge-read for anyone who craves danger, romance, and court intrigue.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.