Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, in this first book of a captivating new duology from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Holly Black (The Sunday Times, January 2023).

Holly Black is the author of bestselling contemporary fantasy books for kids and teens. Her titles include the Spiderwick Chronicles (with Tony DiTerlizzi), The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, the Magisterium series (with Cassandra Clare) and the Folk of the Air series, which began with The Cruel Prince in 2018, nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019, and winner of the Silver Inky for best International YA book. The last from the Folk of the Air series, How The King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories, published in 2020. She has been a finalist for an Eisner Award, and the recipient of the Andre Norton Award, the Mythopoeic Award and a Newbery Honor. She lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret door.

Follow Holly at blackholly.com or @HollyBlack