It’s not surprising that Cardan saw the human girls being raised to believe themselves equal in rank and stature to true-born faeries as an affront and an insult, especially as they seemed to have a proud father and a loving home, something Cardan himself had never known.
Ensorcelling humans and forcing them into months or even years of slavelike servitude is entirely common-place, and trickery and deceit are in their nature. They are all wicked, manipulative, and untrustworthy and most consider humans utterly beneath them. It’s also important to remember that none of the faeries in Holly Black’s fantasy world are kind and nice and cannot be held to human morality standards. Even before this story, which attempts to show some of Cardan’s side of things, it became obvious over the course of the series that Cardan was very much a victim of his upbringing and circumstances, and while a prince, really had possibly even less control of his life and destiny than Jude did. He certainly did a lot of very dark, cruel, and f**ked up things and treated Jude, her twin sister, and others absolutely appallingly. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art, making this the perfect collector's item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.For anyone who possibly gave up on the series after the first book, Prince Cardan of Elfhame might seem utterly irredeemable. This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humor, and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king, Cardan.
Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black. Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue. How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories (The Folk of the Air) Hardcover Illustrated, November 24, 2020. An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame. Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black. An illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy, that started with The.
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