At OwlCrate, we work with fantastic authors whose books we feature as special or limited editions. The books featured in our monthly boxes are always new releases from a range of diverse authors.
This article is a spotlight on Holly Black, the author of The Folk of the Air series, book 1 of which was featured in our January 2018 Young Adult Fantasy box, and we’ve also done special editions of the other books in the series in the past. Read on to find out more about her!
ABOUT HOLLY BLACK
Holly Black is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who was born in New Jersey and currently resides in New England with her family. She loves folklore and Victorian vibes, which she incorporates a lot into her writing. She’s won many awards for her books and stories, which include the Andre Norton Award, Nebula Award, Goodreads Choice Awards, and many more. She also co-wrote the book series “The Spiderwick Chronicles” and served as an executive producer on both the 2008 and 2024 film adaptations.
PODCAST EPISODE: HOLLY BLACK IS OUR FOREVER QUEEN OF FAERIE
In this podcast episode we hold court with the Queen of Faerie, award-winning and New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black.
We explore the beautiful strangeness of signing lines as well as the evolution of meeting readers throughout the years. With over thirty books published, Holly talks about the ebbs and flows of her career, the magic of taking chances, and the necessity of letting go. We chat about the passion and surprise that comes with writing for young readers. And we dive into the intoxication of high stakes relationships and the delicious tension that comes with them. Holly shares how inspiration comes from reality and sometimes also reality TV. Plus, some secret details on the next Elfhame book!
So buckle up and sharpen your blades!
BOOKS BY HOLLY BLACK
To date, Holly Black has written 5 series and 16 books across young adult and adult fantasy, as well as many middle grade standalone books and series (including Magisterium which she co-wrote with Cassandra Clare), picture books, graphic novels, and short fiction. Her young adult fantasy series includes Novels of Elfhame, The Curse Workers, and The Modern Faerie Tales. The first book in her debut adult fantasy duology, The Charlatan, was published in 2022.
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown
Page count: 419
Published: September 2013
The Darkest Part of the Forest
Page count: 328
Published: January 2015
The Charlatan Duology
2 books in the series
Published: 2022 & 2025
Novels of Elfhame
5 books in the series
Published: 2018-2024
The Curse Workers
3 books in the series
Published: 2010-2012
The Modern Faerie Tales
3 books in the series
Published: 2002 - 2007
OwlCrate Editions Of Books By Holly Black
THE CRUEL PRINCE
The Cruel Prince was our January 2018 'Fearsome Fairy Tales' Young Adult Fantasy book choice.
When Jude is young, her parents are murdered, and she’s taken away to the realm of Faeries. As she comes of age, she struggles to find her place in the world of Faerie and among peers who hate her. She is bullied relentlessly by Prince Cardan, the youngest and most ruthless son of the High King. When Jude is offered a chance at making it into the High Court, she’ll have to risk everything and defy Prince Cardan in ways she never imagined. Thus begins a dangerous journey filled with political intrigue, deception, and bloodshed.
This OwlCrate edition features:
- An exclusive cover
- Letter from the author
- Author signature
“If I cannot be better than them, I will become so much worse.”
THE WICKED KING
The Wicked King was part of the January 2019 'The Wicked King' limited edition box alongside a range of items inspired by it and The Cruel Prince. The Wicked King is a blend of courtly double-crossing and sizzling passion, as the constantly shifting political alliances of Faerie mean uncovering a hidden traitor in this sequel to The Cruel Prince.
This OwlCrate edition features:
- An exclusive cover
- Letter from the author
- Author signature
“If you’re the sickness, I suppose you can’t also be the cure.”
THE QUEEN OF NOTHING
The Queen of Nothing was part of the November 2019 ‘The Queen of Nothing’ limited edition box alongside a range of officially licensed items inspired by the series. War is brewing in Elfhame as a dormant, yet powerful curse is unleashed in The Queen of Nothing, the finale to the bestselling Folk of the Air series.
This OwlCrate edition features:
- An exclusive cover
- Letter from the author
- Author signature
“By you, I am forever undone.”
HOW THE KING OF ELFHAME LEARNED TO HATE STORIES
Our special edition of How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories shipped in November 2020.
This OwlCrate edition features:
- Exclusive cover
- A reversible dust jacket featuring stunning fan art of our favorite fae king by @bloodydamnit
- Exclusive end pages
- An incredible large exclusive foil design on the hardcover case.
- Signed by Holly Black
- Letter from Holly Black, featuring a beautiful art print on the back
“But no one chooses a future. You choose a path without being certain where it leads.”
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