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

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A cute novella that reads like a collection of bedtime fairy tales. Getting some insight from Carden's POV and a little background was nice, but I definitely wanted more. The illustrations really make this though, they're so whimsical and well done.