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Holly Black
The Folk of the Air
The Folk of the Air series follows a mortal girl navigating the treacherous world of fae politics and power. It explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the blurred lines between love and hate in a dangerous court. This young adult fantasy series is perfect for readers who enjoy stories of cunning and courtly intrigue.

The Cruel Prince
The Folk of the Air #1
The Lost Sisters
The Folk of the Air #1.5
The Wicked King
The Folk of the Air #2
The Queen of Nothing
The Folk of the Air #3
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
Novella
The Folk of the Air #3.5A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters
The Folk of the AirThe recommended reading order is The Cruel Prince, followed by The Wicked King, then the novella How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories, and finally The Queen of Nothing. This order ensures all narrative threads and character developments are experienced chronologically.
Yes, there is a spin-off series called The Stolen Heir, which continues the story of some characters introduced in The Folk of the Air. It expands on the world and political landscape established in the original trilogy.
While each book has its own arc, the series tells a continuous story with an overarching plot and character development that builds across the volumes. Reading them in order is essential to fully understand the intricate political landscape and character relationships.
The Folk of the Air series has three main entries: The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, and The Queen of Nothing. There is also a companion novel, How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories.
The main trilogy of The Folk of the Air series is complete. The author has also released a companion novel.