The Wicked King
The Wicked King by Holly Black, published by Hot Key Books in August 2019, is a continuation of the story that began in The Cruel Prince. This edition spans 326 pages and is written in English. The narrative follows Jude, who has successfully maneuvered Cardan onto the throne, binding him to her for a year and a day. However, as the new High King, Cardan seeks to undermine Jude, creating a complex dynamic filled with tension and intrigue.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of royal politics and dark fantasy, as Jude navigates threats from a traitor within the court while grappling with her feelings for Cardan. The story explores themes of family, loyalty, and the challenges of power, all set against a backdrop of magic and danger. This installment promises to deepen the reader’s understanding of the characters and their intertwined fates, making it a significant addition to the young adult fantasy genre.
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Number 1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the Best YA Fantasy Category in the Goodreads Choice Awards. 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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