BookBingeThe Folk of the Air Books in Order
A mortal girl stolen away to the land of Faerie must navigate court intrigue and dark magic to find her place.
Here is the complete The Folk of the Air reading order — all 3 books by Holly Black, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Cruel Prince(2018)
- The Wicked King(2019)
- The Queen of Nothing(2019)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Folk of the Air series?
There are 3 books in the The Folk of the Air series by Holly Black, beginning with The Cruel Prince (2018) and most recently The Wicked King (2019).
What is the first The Folk of the Air book?
The first book is The Cruel Prince, published in 2018. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Folk of the Air in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.