The Wicked King

Author: Holly Black

You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring.The first lesson is to make yourself that strong.Jude has bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her, and made herself the power behind the throne. Navigating the constantly shifting political alliances of Faerie would be difficult enough if Cardan were biddable. But he does everything in his power t….Read More

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