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The Wicked King By Holly Black
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-0316310321
Reader’s Age: Teens 13–17 and Young Adults
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Author: Holly Black
Release Date: January 8, 2019
Genre: Childrens & Young Adult
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The Wicked King by Holly Black – A Spellbinding Tale of Power, Deception, and Forbidden Love
The Wicked King is the electrifying second installment in Holly Black’s bestselling Folk of the Air trilogy. After the dramatic events of The Cruel Prince, Jude Duarte has secured her position at the High Court of Faerie—but at what cost? As she navigates the deadly politics of the faerie world, Jude must keep the unpredictable High King Cardan on his throne while protecting herself from those who want her dead. This book delivers everything fans love: heart-stopping romance, cunning betrayals, and a heroine who refuses to play by anyone’s rules.
About the Author
Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over thirty fantasy novels for kids and teens. Her work has been translated into 32 languages worldwide and adapted for film. With accolades including a Newbery Honor and multiple awards from the American Library Association, Holly has mastered the art of crafting dark, enchanting worlds that captivate readers of all ages. She lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library.
Who Is This Book For?
The Wicked King is perfect for young adult readers and fantasy lovers who enjoy stories with strong, strategic heroines and morally gray antiheroes. If you’re drawn to political intrigue, slow-burn romance, and worlds where magic comes with consequences, this book will keep you turning pages late into the night. Fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Stephanie Garber will find themselves completely immersed in Holly Black’s darkly beautiful faerie realm.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Do I need to read The Cruel Prince before The Wicked King?
Yes, The Wicked King is the second book in The Folk of the Air trilogy and continues directly from The Cruel Prince. Reading the series in order will give you the full emotional impact and help you understand character relationships and plot developments.
Q: Is The Wicked King appropriate for teenagers?
Absolutely. The Wicked King is classified as young adult fantasy and is suitable for teens 13 and up. It contains fantasy violence, complex moral themes, and romantic tension but no explicit content, making it perfect for mature teen readers.
Q: What makes The Wicked King different from other YA fantasy books?
Holly Black creates a refreshingly complex heroine in Jude—she’s ambitious, flawed, and unapologetically strategic. The book focuses on political intrigue and earned power rather than chosen one tropes, with a slow-burn romance that feels authentic and hard-won.
Q: How long is The Wicked King and is it a standalone?
The Wicked King is approximately 336 pages in paperback. It’s the second book in a completed trilogy, followed by The Queen of Nothing. While each book has its own arc, the trilogy tells one complete story best enjoyed in sequence.
Q: Will fans of romantasy enjoy The Wicked King by Holly Black?
Yes! If you love enemies-to-lovers romance, morally gray characters, and fantasy worlds with high stakes, The Wicked King delivers all the tension and chemistry romantasy readers crave while maintaining a compelling plot filled with political scheming and magical danger.
| Weight | 450 g |
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| Dimensions | 13.97 × 3.43 × 21.08 cm |
Jude thought she had won when she made Cardan king, but ruling from the shadows proves more dangerous than she imagined. As threats emerge from every corner of Faerie and her enemies grow bolder, Jude must decide how far she's willing to go to protect her power—and the king she never intended to care about. With shifting alliances, heart-wrenching choices, and secrets that could destroy everything, The Wicked King proves that in the court of Faerie, trust is the most dangerous weapon of all.
