The Folk of the Air Books in Order

Holly Black's young-adult fantasy trilogy follows Jude Duarte, a mortal raised in the treacherous faerie court of Elfhame, as she fights for power and survival among the High King's cruel children. Across the three novels she trades barbs, blows, and bargains with the wicked Prince Cardan in a story of ambition, betrayal, and reluctant love.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Cruel Prince

    The Cruel Prince

    2018 · Holly Black

    After her parents are murdered, mortal girl Jude is raised in the treacherous High Court of Faerie alongside her sisters. Though the fae despise…

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  2. Cover of The Wicked King

    The Wicked King

    2019 · Holly Black

    Jude has gained a precarious foothold of influence over the new High King, but holding on to it proves far harder than seizing it. Surrounded by…

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  3. Cover of The Queen of Nothing

    The Queen of Nothing

    2019 · Holly Black

    Exiled from the faerie realm she fought to control, Jude is pulled back when her twin sister begs for help and a deadly plot threatens the crown.…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Folk of the Air books in?

Publication order — Recommended by the publisher (Little, Brown / Hot Key Books) and widely recommended by readers, since the trilogy tells one continuous story Start with “The Cruel Prince.”

How many books are in the The Folk of the Air series?

We list 3 books by Holly Black , published between 2018–2019.

Where can I buy the The Folk of the Air books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.