The Recurring Cast
Character guide · 11 books · 2002 to 2024

Holly Black

RomanceFantasyYoung adultRomantasyUrban fantasyYA fantasy

Holly Black writes dark, sharp-edged faerie stories. The Folk of the Air books follow Jude Duarte, a mortal raised in the High Court of Faerie, who decides to win power among the people who despise her.

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Holly Black books in order

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Folk of the Air

3 books · Set in ElfhameYA fantasyRomantasy
  1. 1The Cruel Prince2018With Jude DuarteBuy on Amazon
  2. 2The Wicked King2019With Jude DuarteBuy on Amazon
  3. 3The Queen of Nothing2019With Jude DuarteBuy on Amazon

Elfhame duology

2 books · Set in ElfhameYA fantasy
  1. 1The Stolen Heir2023With Oak Greenbriar and SurenBuy on Amazon
  2. 2The Prisoner's Throne2024With Oak Greenbriar and SurenBuy on Amazon

Modern Faerie Tales

3 books · Set in the New Jersey shoreYA fantasyUrban fantasy
  1. 1Tithe2002With Kaye FierchBuy on Amazon
  2. 2Valiant2005With Valerie RussellBuy on Amazon
  3. 3Ironside2007With Kaye FierchBuy on Amazon

Curse Workers

3 books · Set in New JerseyYA fantasyUrban fantasy
  1. 1White Cat2010With Cassel SharpeBuy on Amazon
  2. 2Red Glove2011With Cassel SharpeBuy on Amazon
  3. 3Black Heart2012With Cassel SharpeBuy on Amazon

Characters

11 recurring and key characters, with the book each one first appears in.

Elfhame

Modern Faerie Tales

Curse Workers