How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black

4.12 AVERAGE

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skellington1999's review against another edition

5.0
fast-paced
I love the immediacy of Cardan’s perspective. Though written in third person, it never loses its intimacy or intrigue, drawing you directly into his world. The narrative offers a deeper look into his character and history, adding layers of complexity that make him even more compelling. It’s fascinating to see how past influences have shaped him and how those same forces continue to echo through his choices and relationships.

What struck me most is the sense of growth and transformation that unfolds, even within a relatively short space. If you read closely, you can trace the arc of a boy becoming a king, and it’s both subtle and powerful. The artwork throughout enhances the story beautifully, giving it a rich, fantastical atmosphere that lingers long after the last page.

This book feels like both an expansion and a culmination—an essential companion to the trilogy that adds depth, insight, and resonance. For fans of the series, it’s an incredibly rewarding read that I wholeheartedly recommend.

michireading's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous dark funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

zonira's review against another edition

4.5

Cardan is such a gem

yeli_bean's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing
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ninaduarte's review against another edition

5.0
adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

nosounds's review against another edition

4.0
adventurous funny mysterious reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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crstvb's review against another edition

4.0
No era lo que esperaba y a la vez si
Me gusta la forma en la que escribe esta autora y me ha gustado ver un poco el POV de Cardan aunque no fuera sobre los acontecimientos de la saga en sí, pero verlo en el mundo humano, que nos cuente acontecimientos previos a la trilogía y acontecimientos posteriores me ha encantado
Le pondría un 5 si hubiera incluido algo más del POV de Cardan hacia Jude o algo de spicy

silvirs77's review against another edition

4.0
Este es un libro que está muy bien para la gente que le ha gustado muchísimo la trilogía del príncipe cruel y quiere saber un poco más. Me esperaba un poco más de este libro y por eso no le pongo las 5 estrellas además de tener ilustraciones preciosas pero que ocupan páginas enteras y el texto es poco. Tiene hojas muy gruesas pero la verdad es que la edición es preciosa y magnífica.

moomins's review against another edition

4.0
adventurous inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

aurinkoelina's review against another edition

3.0
adventurous fast-paced