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title: "HOW THE KING OF ELFHAME LEARNED TO HATE"
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# Full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai Exclusive Cardan’s perspective in the Folk of the Air universe 240 pages of immersive storytelling HOW THE KING OF ELFHAME LEARNED TO HATE

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## Summary

> 👑 Unlock the dark charm of Elfhame—where every page is a royal revelation!

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- **What is this?** HOW THE KING OF ELFHAME LEARNED TO HATE
- **How much does it cost?** € 27.83 with free shipping
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Collector’s Edition Appeal:** A must-have paperback for fans and newcomers alike, perfect for your bookshelf.
- • **Top-Ranked & Loved by Thousands:** 4.8-star rating with over 5,700 reviews—join the passionate community now.
- • **Visual Feast with Every Chapter:** Lavish, luminous full-colour art that elevates your reading experience.
- • **Dive Deep into Elfhame’s Secrets:** Explore Cardan’s untold backstory before he became the King.
- • **Bestselling Author’s Signature Style:** From Holly Black, the voice behind the acclaimed Folk of the Air trilogy.

## Overview

HOW THE KING OF ELFHAME LEARNED TO HATE is a 240-page paperback by bestselling author Holly Black, featuring stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai. This captivating tale reveals the enigmatic high king Cardan’s early life, enriching the beloved Folk of the Air series with fresh perspectives and dramatic depth. Highly rated and ranked in multiple young adult and fantasy categories, it’s a collector’s gem for fans and new readers alike.

## Description

An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly Black , with stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai . Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue ... Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince , an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing , and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective. This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everyw here. Each chapter is paired w ith lavish and luminous full-colour art, making this the perfect collector's item to be enjoyed by audiences both new and old.

Review: Love the illustrations - It's a great book especially since you get to know more about cardan's background, I LOVED the design and illustrations but I just wished the sizing and dimensions would've matched with the rest of the books in the trilogy.
Review: Beautiful - The illustrations are really nice

## Features

- Binding : paperback
- Pages : 240
- Publisher : Hot Key Books

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,428 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #162 in Romance for Young Adults #186 in Horror, Monsters & Ghost Stories for Children #213 in Children's Books on Mystery & Wonders |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,709 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the illustrations
*by J***D on 29 December 2024*

It's a great book especially since you get to know more about cardan's background, I LOVED the design and illustrations but I just wished the sizing and dimensions would've matched with the rest of the books in the trilogy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful
*by S***A on 28 January 2023*

The illustrations are really nice

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dont have doubts
*by A***H on 15 September 2021*

It is amazing with good page quality and the words are vibrant

## Frequently Bought Together

- HOW THE KING OF ELFHAME LEARNED TO HATE
- The Stolen Heir: A Novel of Elfhame, The No 1 Sunday Times Bestseller 2023
- The Prisoner's Throne: A Novel of Elfhame, from the author of The Folk of the Air series

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*Last updated: 2026-10-07*