Folk of the Air book 4 · 2026
A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters
Six illustrated stories set in Elfhame, two of them new: one follows Madoc in exile and the other shows the moment High King Cardan realises what he most wants.
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Book facts
- Author
- Holly Black
- Series
- Folk of the Air, book 4 of 4
- Published
- 2026
- Format
- Story collection
- Setting
- Set in Elfhame
- Characters charted
- 5
- Chart confidence
- Medium
Who is in A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters
5 recurring or key characters from Holly Black’s chart.
Lead 1
- Jude DuarteMortal girl raised in Faerie
Major 3
- Cardan GreenbriarYoungest prince of Elfhame
- Taryn DuarteJude's twin sister
- MadocRedcap general, Jude's foster father
Minor and cameo 1
- Oak GreenbriarJude's young half-brother
Also featuring these characters
Other Holly Black books that share the most characters with A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters.
- The Wicked King2019 · Folk of the Air · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Cruel Prince2018 · Folk of the Air · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Prisoner's Throne2024 · Elfhame duology · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Stolen Heir2023 · Elfhame duology · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon