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How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black
53 reviews
watsontheslytherin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Bullying
andra_mihaela_s's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm really glad I managed to get my hands on this add-on from Holly Black! ^_^
These collection of "stories" are well thought off and in perfect sync with the rest of "The Folk of the Air" series!
It gives us some answers to why our "Cruel Prince" behaved as he did, without actually trying to absolve him of the things he did and said! Well done!
Without spoiling the stories, I want to say the following: we have a coursive narrative, we receive answers as to why some things/ behavior was part of Cardan's character, and more than that, we get to see his mind evolving over time and how he interprets life and himself in different stages of it!
I'm happy with the way in which fairytales were incorporated and the different ways in which they evolve..from one interpreter to another, from one conclusion to another and from one purpose to another! Really liked this clever use of ever-changing story!
I really enjoyed this short book and I'm hopefull we'll someday get one on Madoc...
I don't think it is a shock to say that we have Jude make an appearance...but, thankfully, Cardan seemed to be his own person..without the tragic truth of many heroes/ love interests - with only one character trait...to be our MC's lover...>..>
In the end, I can only say that, for me, it was cathartic to see this side of the tale, to be in Cardan's shoes for a minute and explore his view on things!
Gladly recommend to anyone who enjoyed the original series!
Enjoy
These collection of "stories" are well thought off and in perfect sync with the rest of "The Folk of the Air" series!
It gives us some answers to why our "Cruel Prince" behaved as he did, without actually trying to absolve him of the things he did and said! Well done!
Without spoiling the stories, I want to say the following: we have a coursive narrative, we receive answers as to why some things/ behavior was part of Cardan's character, and more than that, we get to see his mind evolving over time and how he interprets life and himself in different stages of it!
I'm happy with the way in which fairytales were incorporated and the different ways in which they evolve..from one interpreter to another, from one conclusion to another and from one purpose to another! Really liked this clever use of ever-changing story!
I really enjoyed this short book and I'm hopefull we'll someday get one on Madoc...
I don't think it is a shock to say that we have Jude make an appearance...but, thankfully, Cardan seemed to be his own person..without the tragic truth of many heroes/ love interests - with only one character trait...to be our MC's lover...>..>
In the end, I can only say that, for me, it was cathartic to see this side of the tale, to be in Cardan's shoes for a minute and explore his view on things!
Gladly recommend to anyone who enjoyed the original series!
Enjoy
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Abandonment, Violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Slavery, and Racial slurs
stormzx's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
4.75
13/14+
loved jude and cardan together <3
loved jude and cardan together <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Sexual content and Violence
revived_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Learning about Cardan’s past really lifts the Folk of the Air trilogy. Not to mention, I loved how it contained things beyond Queen of Nothing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Bullying, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content
cemm0130's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Bullying
bookswithlauren's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved The Folk in the Air trilogy and to have bonus stories from the world was great! I do wish I had read it sooner as I did forget a few things that had happened in the original trilogy but I soon remembered as I read more of the short stories.
I love Cardan, even without the extra details the readers get from these short stories but now, I feel like I understand him more. How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories gives an insight into why Cardan is the way he is and how he develops with various life experiences. I love the world of Elfhame and diving back into that world was perfect!
I also have to comment on the illustrations throughout the book as they were absolutely fantastic and really added an additional element to each story told by Holly Black.
I love Cardan, even without the extra details the readers get from these short stories but now, I feel like I understand him more. How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories gives an insight into why Cardan is the way he is and how he develops with various life experiences. I love the world of Elfhame and diving back into that world was perfect!
I also have to comment on the illustrations throughout the book as they were absolutely fantastic and really added an additional element to each story told by Holly Black.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
zoeelora's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Violence, and Infidelity
saltycoffee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Child abuse
karapillar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Murder, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Bullying, Infidelity, and Toxic friendship
space_bandit's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying and Alcohol