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How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories (The Folk of the Air)

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Young Adult

by Holly Black

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4.60 (8.6K ratings)
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description 200 pages

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black holds a exceptional rating of 4.60 out of 5, based on 8.6K reader ratings. First published in 2020. The book spans 200 pages.

About How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone.

This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective.

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Author Holly Black
Published 2020
Pages 200
Kindle Price $10.99
Genres Young Adult
Average Rating 4.60 / 5.00
Total Ratings 8,590

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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8.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.60, How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.54, it performs on par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories?

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.

Is How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories worth reading?

Based on 8.6K reader ratings, How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories has an average score of 4.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."

How many pages is How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories?

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories has 200 pages.

Who wrote How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories?

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories was written by Holly Black. It was first published in 2020.

What is the ISBN for How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories?

The ISBN-13 for How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories is 9780316540889.

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How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories is available on Kindle for $10.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.

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