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How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

Holly Black

4.12 AVERAGE

glassandroses's review against another edition

3.0

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The King of Elfhame Visits the Mortal World: ★★★★
The Prince of Elfhame Is Rude: ★★★
The Prince of Elfhame Hates (Almost) Everything and Everyone: ★★★
The Prince of Elfhame Gets a Moth Drunk: ★★★
The Prince of Elfhame Is Mildly Inconvenienced: ★★★★
The Prince of Elfhame Gets Wet: ★★★
The Prince of Elfhame Is Given Two Stories: ★★★★
The Prince of Elfhame Learns to Hate Stories: ★★★
The Prince of Elfhame Stomps Around: ★★★
The King of Elfhame Tries to Do One Good Thing: ★★★★
The King of Elfhame Gets What He Deserves: ★★★★

Overall: ★★★

beccaras's review against another edition

4.0

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while i enjoyed the folk of the air series, i've never been a fan of jude and cardan's relationship. quite frankly, i find it to be the worst type of enemies to lovers because cardan seems outright abusive until the last book. that being said, i really enjoyed this collection as it brings more understanding to cardan's character and shows some great character growth. the art work is absolutely gorgeous and i easily read this in a night.

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w h y
i mean.... i'm gonna read it but why

elkieluv's review against another edition

3.0

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This book was different from the trilogy. It felt calmer but still had drama. I really enjoyed getting a slight picture of Cardan's side. I'm falling deeper in-love with Cardan though. Probably not good. I loved the art style as well!

s_r96's review against another edition

4.0

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

katietimms's review against another edition

4.5

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Didn't realize how much I needed more of Prince Cardan's tragic baggage until I got it. So broody and jaded 🙃🙃, and the illustrations are stunning 

eclectic_vibes's review against another edition

5.0

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This is a collection of Novella's, all from Cardan's POV. And you know I love a good MMC POV. Especially a villain arch with a tragic backstory. Which is exactly what this book is.

I adore these novellas. I wish she would make a second Volume. It started with him as a child, and ended about midway through The Cruel Prince. I would love his POV for Wicked King, and before Queen of Nothing. Please, @blackholly ?

To top it off, this book has gorgeous illustrations. I love them. I mean, just look at them!! I am so happy I got the hardcover with glossy pages.

And you know I had to include the map for #bookmapmonday

ecologistnancydrew's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Fun and highly anticipated ofc, but it really seemed like more of a series of snapshots than actual stories. The most intriguing thread was the troll woman who met Cardan at several points in his life. LIKE MOST EVERYONE ELSE WHO READ THIS, I also wanted more writing about Jude from Cardan's perspective. I also wish the art had been more developed--I would've loved to see official portraits of Jude/Taryn/Vivi and Heather/Madoc/Balekin, etc etc. The drawings in this, while cool, are more like seeing something out of the corner of your eye. I think this could've worked better as like a survival guide to Elfhame, more in line with Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide To The Fantastical World Around You. While I did enjoy spending time in Cardan's head, I wish there had been more to this text. Maybe I'll go back to the Folk of The Air and then revisit this.

lina08's review against another edition

4.0

emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

crystallinda's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark sad medium-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

minicakes's review against another edition

4.0

fast-paced