How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
The Folk of the Air
- By: Holly Black
- Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly
- Length: 2 hours 47 minutes
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How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
“Throughout The Folk of the Air series, Holly Black managed to do something very few authors have been able to: take a character I hated from their very first introduction and turn them into someone I love deeply. Cardan Greenbriar is far from perfect. In fact, he is at times cruel and terrible. But his wickedness doesn't run as deep as he or others believe. With How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories we see how Cardan became that way, the darkness in him fostered by neglect, abuse, and insecurities. We also see how love outshines that darkness over time, letting the good in him grow. Each new part made the story that came before that much better.”
Dany, Rediscovered Books
Description
Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue.
Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king, Cardan. 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.
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. 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.
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The Folk of the Air Series
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By: Holly Black
Length: 12 hours 36 minutes
Abridged: No
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Length: 10 hours 21 minutes
Abridged: No
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By: Holly Black
Length: 9 hours 40 minutes
Abridged: No
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How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
By: Holly Black
Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly
Length: 2 hours 47 minutes
Abridged: No
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.
Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone.... Read more »
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Length: 1 hours 30 minutes
Abridged: No
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