The Folk of the Air series
The Folk of the Air series follows Jude Duarte, a mortal in the realm of Faerie, who must fight every day to overcome her fear and find her place in the only home she’s ever known.
Jude has been afraid ever since her parents were killed by a fairy. For ten years, as she and her sisters have lived under the roof of her parents’ murderer in the High Court of Faerie. To belong there, she must defy many, including Prince Cardan. Throughout the series, Jude’s capacity for trickery and bloodshed grows and her relationship with the prince turns from hatred to something far more dangerous.
The books in this series, in order, are: The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, The Queen of Nothing, and How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories.
Normally, I’m not a fan of first-person perspective. But Black is such a talented writer that I didn’t mind the choice. In fact, it actually made me enjoy the series more. I fell in love with Jude on page one and I’m so glad I had all the books in the series and didn’t have to wait for the next one to be released. I don’t think I could have waited to find out what happened to Jude next.
There are so many things to love about Jude. She’s determined, cunning, a skilled fighter, loyal, and fantastically sarcastic. Yet what I love the most about Jude is her anger and how Black had her express it. I’ve read many female characters in the past who are angry but never express it because it’s not seen as something a “lady” should do. But when Jude’s angry, everyone knows. She’ll use her words, or her whatever weapon she has on hand, to make sure those who wronged her know they made a mistake, and she’s coming for them.
Jude’s relationship with Cardan is a perfect example of enemies to lovers. I loved watching these two go from hating each other to becoming the ultimate power couple in the High Court of Faerie. I also liked reading Jude’s relationship with the only father figure she has, Madoc, who also happens to be the faerie who murdered her parents. It’s a complex relationship, full of guilt and loyalty and love mixed together. It’s clear that Madoc sees Jude as his daughter, and he does love her in his own complicated way. Black did a great job writing such a twisted relationship.
The Folk of the Air series is perfect for lovers of fantasy, suspense, and romance.
The Folk of the Air series Rating: ★★★★.5
Jude has been afraid ever since her parents were killed by a fairy. For ten years, as she and her sisters have lived under the roof of her parents’ murderer in the High Court of Faerie. To belong there, she must defy many, including Prince Cardan. Throughout the series, Jude’s capacity for trickery and bloodshed grows and her relationship with the prince turns from hatred to something far more dangerous.
The books in this series, in order, are: The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, The Queen of Nothing, and How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories.
Normally, I’m not a fan of first-person perspective. But Black is such a talented writer that I didn’t mind the choice. In fact, it actually made me enjoy the series more. I fell in love with Jude on page one and I’m so glad I had all the books in the series and didn’t have to wait for the next one to be released. I don’t think I could have waited to find out what happened to Jude next.
There are so many things to love about Jude. She’s determined, cunning, a skilled fighter, loyal, and fantastically sarcastic. Yet what I love the most about Jude is her anger and how Black had her express it. I’ve read many female characters in the past who are angry but never express it because it’s not seen as something a “lady” should do. But when Jude’s angry, everyone knows. She’ll use her words, or her whatever weapon she has on hand, to make sure those who wronged her know they made a mistake, and she’s coming for them.
Jude’s relationship with Cardan is a perfect example of enemies to lovers. I loved watching these two go from hating each other to becoming the ultimate power couple in the High Court of Faerie. I also liked reading Jude’s relationship with the only father figure she has, Madoc, who also happens to be the faerie who murdered her parents. It’s a complex relationship, full of guilt and loyalty and love mixed together. It’s clear that Madoc sees Jude as his daughter, and he does love her in his own complicated way. Black did a great job writing such a twisted relationship.
The Folk of the Air series is perfect for lovers of fantasy, suspense, and romance.
The Folk of the Air series Rating: ★★★★.5