The Wicked King

The Wicked King by Holly Black is an illustrated edition published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on January 8, 2019. This 336-page book continues the story from The Cruel Prince, delving into the complexities of power and betrayal in the realm of Faerie. Jude, having bound the wicked king Cardan to her, must navigate the treacherous political landscape while keeping her younger brother Oak safe from the dangers that surround them.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Jude confronts the challenges of controlling Cardan and the shifting alliances within Faerie. The story explores social themes, including the dynamics of power and the impact of betrayal, as Jude grapples with her feelings for Cardan amidst the looming threat of a traitor in her midst. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a world where strength and cunning are essential for survival.
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The enchanting and bloodthirsty sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Cruel Prince.
You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring.
The first lesson is to make yourself strong.
After the jaw-dropping revelation that Oak is the heir to Faerie, Jude must keep her younger brother safe. To do so, she has bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her, and made herself the power behind the throne. Navigating the constantly shifting political alliances of Faerie would be difficult enough if Cardan were easy to control. But he does everything in his power to humiliate and undermine her even as his fascination with her remains undiminished.
When it becomes all too clear that someone close to Jude means to betray her, threatening her own life and the lives of everyone she loves, Jude must uncover the traitor and fight her own complicated feelings for Cardan to maintain control as a mortal in a Faerie world.
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