How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

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by holly black | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
ISBN: 9780316592239 Global Overview for this book
Registered by wingGoryDetailswing of Nashua, New Hampshire USA on 12/7/2020
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Journal Entry 1 by wingGoryDetailswing from Nashua, New Hampshire USA on Monday, December 7, 2020
I found this handsome hardcover, with lovely illustrations by Rovini Cai, at Barnes and Noble today, and couldn't resist it. It's a collection of short stories about Prince Cardan, a main character from the "Fair Folk of the Air" trilogy, and includes episodes from his childhood as well as a tale set after the conclusion of the trilogy.

Later: I haven't read the novels - and given the hints as to significant cruelty, conspiracies, and betrayals, I'm not sure I want to, even knowing how things turn out for the main characters - but I did enjoy this collection. Part of it was the really stunning illustrations, but the stories provided entrancing snippets of Cardan's life as well as that of Jude, the feisty, tormented human girl who became an excellent warrior (and spy, and killer) out of self defense... There's a running theme of interpreting one's own story and of taking the initiative to change the narrative, even when it seems impossible.

[There's a TV Tropes page on the trilogy, with some entertaining tidbits.]

Released 2 yrs ago (5/4/2021 UTC) at Little Free Library, 607 Chestnut St in Manchester, New Hampshire USA

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*** Released for the 2021 April Showers/May Flowers challenge. ***

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*** Released for the 2021 Royalty challenge. ***

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