The Wicked King
The Wicked King by Holly Black is a reprint edition published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on February 11, 2020. This young adult fantasy novel continues the story from The Cruel Prince, focusing on Jude’s struggle to protect her younger brother, Oak, who is revealed to be the heir to Faerie. As Jude binds the wicked king, Cardan, to her will, she navigates the treacherous political landscape of Faerie, where power dynamics shift constantly and her control over Cardan is continually challenged.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Jude confronts betrayal and her own complex feelings for Cardan. The story delves into themes of power, loyalty, and the challenges of navigating a world filled with social intrigue and danger. With 368 pages, this edition presents a captivating continuation of Jude’s journey, exploring the intricacies of her relationships and the threats that loom over her and her loved ones.
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The enchanting and bloodthirsty sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Cruel Prince — now in paperback!
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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