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The Wicked King is the second book in The Folk of the Air series, which has reached number 1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It is a dark and thrilling sequel to The Cruel Prince, which was also a New York Times bestseller and nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL in 2019. Author Holly Black has been praised as the "Faerie Queen" by Victoria Aveyard. The story follows Jude, who has tricked Cardan into becoming the High King and bound him to her for a year and a day. However, Cardan continues to try and undermine her while also being fascinated by her. As a traitor in the court plots against her, Jude must fight for her life and navigate her complicated feelings for Cardan. The year and a day that she has with him seems to pass by quickly as she faces danger and struggles with her emotions.
Number 1 New York Times bestseller. An intoxicating and bloodthirsty sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Cruel Prince., nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019
'Holly Black is the Faerie Queen' - Victoria Aveyard
I have heard that for mortals, the feeling of falling in love is very like the feeling of fear.
Jude has tricked Cardan onto the throne, binding him to her for a year and a day. But the new High King does everything in his power to humiliate and undermine her, even as his fascination with her remains undimmed. Meanwhile, a traitor in the court is scheming against her. Jude must fight for her life and the lives of those she loves, all while battling her own complicated feelings for Cardan. Now a year and a day seems like no time at all . . .
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