Title: The Queen of Nothing
Author: Holly Black
Genre: Fantasy (Young Adult)
About the book: It’s the third book in the Folk of the Air series that follows Jude Duarte, a mortal, who has been exiled from the High Court of Faerie. When Taryn, her twin sister, needs her help, Jude returns to Elfhame, where war is brewing. After a powerful curse is unleashed, she must choose between her ambition and humanity.
First impressions: I’ve read The Cruel Prince and The Wicked King several years ago. It’s been a while, so I didn’t remember everything that happened, but I was curious to check out the finale. The pacing at the beginning is slower, so it took me a while to get into the story.
Characters: I thought I would be more invested in the characters. There are a lot of conversations and interactions. The second half of the book contains more character development than the first.
Quote:
“There’s no room for regrets when you’re busy trying to win.”
Writing: It’s about 305 pages with chapters that are neither too long nor too short. The pacing picks up as the story unfolds. While the plot is somewhat predictable, it’s still entertaining to see it play out.
Final thoughts: I found the ending to be satisfying. I think I would’ve enjoyed this novel more had I picked it up soon after reading the first two books in the series. If you’re a fan of fantasy romance about faeries and mortals, you may like Queen of Nothing. It’s a quick, easy read.