The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

Shruthi | Holmdel High School, Grade 11

Rating: *****

The Queen of Nothing is the third and last installment of Holly Black’s bestselling “The Folk of Air” series. The book has a Barnes and Noble Exclusive, which illustrates just how well-awaited it is. The Wicked King left readers at a cliffhanger, and The Queen of Nothing delivers well.

Jude Duarte, the human High Queen of Elfhame, is now exiled by her own husband, the High King of Elfhame, Cardan Greenbriar, to never again set foot in Elfhame. However, when circumstances occur that make her risk Elfhame’s wrath, she steps foot in the land of faeries once again and is forced to assume the throne. However, when an evil curse is released upon the king, Jude must make some hard decisions.