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The Folk of the Air books in order

by Holly Black · 3 books listed so far · Young adult

Order: by the date each book came out (blackholly.com)

Last checked: September 24, 2026, against blackholly.com

  1. 1 The Cruel Prince book cover by Holly Black

    The Cruel Prince

    2018 · Book

    Start hereFirst book in the main order, first published in 2018.
  2. 2 The Wicked King book cover by Holly Black
  3. 3 The Queen of Nothing book cover by Holly Black

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The series at a glance

Wikidata lists a publication date of 2018 for the series.

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

What the story is

Wikidata lists the genre as romantic fantasy.

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

About the author

Wikidata lists Holly Black as born in 1971 in West Long Branch.

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

Wikidata lists the occupations of Holly Black as journalist and comics writer.

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

Wikidata lists Holly Black as educated at The College of New Jersey and Rutgers University.

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

Wikidata lists an award for Holly Black: Andre Norton Award (2006).

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

Wikidata lists an award for Holly Black: Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature (2014).

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

Wikidata lists an award for Holly Black: Dragon Award for Best Fantasy Novel (2022).

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

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