The Wicked King by Holly Black (The Folk of the Air Book 2)

Power is a dangerous game—and Jude is playing to win.

In The Wicked King, the second thrilling installment of Holly Black’s The Folk of the Air trilogy, mortal girl Jude Duarte has finally gained power in the High Court of Elfhame. But holding onto it proves far more perilous than claiming it.

Jude must navigate the treacherous world of fae politics while secretly manipulating the wicked and infuriatingly seductive King Cardan. Their relationship teeters on the edge of ruin and obsession as threats from within and beyond the kingdom rise.

With deadly betrayals, intoxicating romance, and heart-pounding twists, The Wicked King will leave readers breathless. This is dark fantasy at its finest—sharp, seductive, and impossible to put down.

Perfect For Fans Of:

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller

Fae court intrigue and power plays

Slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance

Morally grey heroines and complex villains

Series: Book 2 of The Folk of the Air
Genre: YA Dark Fantasy / Fantasy Romance