How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

Blurb

"Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. ... 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 but pivotal 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 story is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art ..."--Front jacket flap.