Holly Black 
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories (The Folk of the Air series) 
The perfect gift for fans of Fantasy Fiction

Once upon a time there was a boy with a wicked tongue…





Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame’s enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince
, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing
, and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan’s perspective.



This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everywhere.

About the author

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.