Larger-than-life action in a kingdom packed with self-centered, evil, and manipulating characters also doles out real life issues.'- VOYA, starred review *' dangerous journey filled with mystery, betrayal, intrigue, and romance. Black's writing is both contemporary and classic her world is, at this point, intensely well-realized, so that some plot twists seem almost inevitable.'- Kirkus, starred review *'A heady blend of courtly double-crossing, Faerie lore, and toxic attraction swirls together in the sequel to THE CRUEL PRINCE.

*'A stunning and compelling sequel.'- SLJ, starred review 'We're being promised a 'jaw-dropping' finale.Based on the ride she's taken readers on so far, we'd expect nothing less.'- Entertainment Weekly *'A compelling final piece in a powerful set.'- Booklist, starred review *'Whether you came for the lore or the love, perfection.' As Jude slips deep within enemy lines she becomes ensnared in the conflict's bloody politics.Īnd, when a dormant yet powerful curse is unleashed, panic spreads throughout the land, forcing her to choose between her ambition and her humanity. Jude must risk venturing back into the treacherous Faerie Court, and confront her lingering feelings for Cardan, if she wishes to save her sister. Opportunity arrives in the form of her twin sister, Taryn, whose life is in peril. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan's betrayal. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power. Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne

Description A powerful curse forces the exiled Queen of Faerie to choose between ambition and humanity in this highly anticipated and jaw-dropping finale to The Folk of the Air trilogy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author.

The queen of nothing by holly black