Holly Black
Holly Black is a bestselling American author known for her fantasy novels for children and teens, including 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' and 'The Folk of the Air' series.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. The Cruel Prince
The Folk of the Air
"The Cruel Prince" is a dark and captivating fantasy novel that follows the story of Jude, a human girl who is taken to the faerie world after her parents are murdered. In the treacherous and ruthless Court of Faerie, Jude must navigate a dangerous game of politics and power, where she becomes entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and deadly intrigue. As she fights for her place in this world, Jude discovers her own strength and resilience, challenging the cruel and twisted nature of the faerie realm.
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2. Doll Bones
A Ghost Story
"Doll Bones" by Holly Black is a story about three friends, Zach, Poppy, and Alice, who embark on a journey to bury a haunted doll that they believe is controlling their lives. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles that test their friendship and force them to confront their fears. As they delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the doll, they begin to uncover secrets about themselves and their families. Ultimately, they must face their fears and find the courage to do what is right, even if it means facing the unknown.
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3. Valiant
A Modern Tale of Faerie
This novel plunges readers into a dark and enthralling urban fantasy where the line between the human world and the realm of faeries blurs. The story follows a teenage girl who, feeling betrayed and alone, runs away to New York City only to find herself entangled with a group of dangerous faeries. These faeries are not the charming creatures of children's tales but are instead sinister beings with their own agendas and a penchant for cruelty. As she navigates this hidden world, the protagonist must muster all her courage and cunning to survive the treacheries of the fae, all while dealing with her own personal demons and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative weaves a compelling tale of bravery, transformation, and the quest for belonging.
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4. Book Of Night
This novel plunges readers into a dark contemporary fantasy world where shadows can be manipulated for power, espionage, and assassination. The protagonist, a skilled thief with a troubled past, becomes entangled in the dangerous politics of shadow traders and magicians. As she navigates a landscape filled with morally ambiguous characters, ancient secrets, and personal demons, she must confront her own history and make difficult choices that could alter the balance of power in the shadowy underworld. The narrative weaves a tale of intrigue, betrayal, and the quest for redemption, challenging the boundaries between right and wrong, light and darkness.
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5. The Wicked King
In this thrilling continuation of the series, Jude Duarte finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of the Faerie Court, where deceit and betrayal are as common as breathing. As the newly appointed seneschal to the High King, Cardan, Jude must grapple with her growing feelings for him while maintaining her grip on power. With enemies lurking in every shadow and alliances shifting like sand, Jude must outwit her adversaries to protect her family and secure her place in the dangerous world of Faerie. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Jude faces challenges that test her cunning and resolve, leading to a breathtaking climax that leaves readers eager for more.
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6. The Stolen Heir
A Novel of Elfhame
Set in a richly imagined world of faeries and magic, this captivating tale follows the journey of a young changeling who has been living in the human world, unaware of her true heritage. As she is drawn back into the dangerous and enchanting realm of Elfhame, she must confront her past and navigate a web of political intrigue, betrayal, and dark secrets. With the fate of both worlds hanging in the balance, she discovers her own strength and the power of love and loyalty in the face of overwhelming odds.
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7. The Queen Of Nothing
In this thrilling conclusion to the series, Jude Duarte, exiled mortal queen of Faerie, must navigate a world of political intrigue and personal betrayal to reclaim her rightful place. As tensions rise between the mortal and faerie realms, Jude grapples with her complex feelings for Cardan, the enigmatic High King, while uncovering secrets that could alter the fate of both worlds. With alliances tested and loyalties questioned, Jude must harness her cunning and courage to confront her past and secure her future in a land where power is both a weapon and a curse.
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8. The Prisoner’s Throne
In a world where power is a dangerous game, a young protagonist finds themselves entangled in a web of political intrigue and dark magic. As alliances shift and betrayals loom, they must navigate a treacherous landscape of courtly deception and ancient secrets. With the fate of their realm hanging in the balance, they are forced to confront their own inner demons and make impossible choices that could alter the course of history. Amidst the shadows of a crumbling kingdom, they must rise to claim a throne that holds both peril and promise.
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9. The Darkest Part Of The Forest
In a small, mysterious town where humans and faeries coexist, siblings Hazel and Ben have grown up enchanted by the horned boy who lies asleep in a glass coffin in the woods. As they navigate the complexities of their own lives and relationships, the siblings are drawn into a dangerous adventure when the boy awakens, unleashing a series of events that threaten the delicate balance between the human and faerie worlds. With themes of bravery, identity, and the power of dreams, the story weaves a captivating tale of magic, love, and the courage to confront one's deepest fears.
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10. Ironside
A Modern Faery's Tale
In this captivating urban fantasy, Kaye, a teenage changeling, finds herself entangled in the intricate politics of the faerie courts. As she navigates the treacherous world of faeries and humans, Kaye must confront her own identity and the dangerous power struggles that threaten to unravel the delicate balance between the two realms. With the help of her friends, including the enigmatic Roiben, she embarks on a perilous quest to uncover secrets, forge alliances, and ultimately determine her own destiny amidst a backdrop of magic, betrayal, and unexpected love.
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11. Tithe
A Modern Faerie Tale
In a gritty, modern-day world where the lines between reality and fantasy blur, a teenage girl named Kaye discovers her true identity as a changeling, a faerie child swapped with a human at birth. As she navigates the dangerous and enchanting realm of faeries, Kaye becomes embroiled in a deadly power struggle between rival faerie courts. Her journey is one of self-discovery, as she grapples with her newfound powers, the complexities of loyalty and betrayal, and the challenge of finding her place in both the human and faerie worlds.
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12. The Iron Trial
Magisterium Book One
In a world where magic is real and dangerous, a young boy named Callum Hunt is reluctantly thrust into the world of mages when he is accepted into the Magisterium, a secretive school for magic. Despite his father's warnings to fail the entrance exam, Callum finds himself drawn into a new life filled with unexpected friendships, mysterious secrets, and a destiny that challenges everything he thought he knew about himself. As he navigates the trials and tribulations of his first year, Callum must confront the dark forces that threaten to unravel the magical world and discover the truth about his own mysterious past.
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13. How The King Of Elfhame Learned To Hate Stories
In this captivating tale, readers delve into the intricate and tumultuous journey of a faerie prince as he grapples with his past and the stories that shaped him. Through a series of interconnected narratives, the prince reflects on his childhood, the influences that molded his character, and the pivotal moments that led him to become the ruler of Elfhame. As he navigates the complexities of power, love, and betrayal, he learns the harsh lessons of trust and the weight of responsibility, ultimately discovering the transformative power of stories and the truths they hold.
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14. Królowa Niczego
In this thrilling conclusion to a captivating fantasy series, the story follows Jude Duarte as she navigates the treacherous political landscape of the Faerie realm. Having been exiled from the land she once ruled, Jude must reclaim her power and confront her tumultuous relationship with the enigmatic High King, Cardan. As alliances shift and betrayals loom, Jude is forced to confront her deepest fears and desires, ultimately discovering the strength within herself to challenge fate and redefine her destiny in a world where nothing is as it seems.
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15. Zły Król
In this gripping continuation of a dark fantasy saga, the story unfolds with Jude Duarte, a mortal girl living in the treacherous world of Faerie, where she must navigate the dangerous politics and power struggles of the fae court. As she grapples with her newfound role as the power behind the throne, Jude faces betrayal, deception, and the looming threat of war. Her cunning and resilience are tested as she strives to maintain control over the enigmatic and unpredictable King Cardan, all while confronting her own inner demons and the complexities of love and loyalty in a realm where trust is a rare commodity.
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16. The Golden Tower
The Magisterium Series is a five-book children's fantasy series written by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. It is their first collaboration. The series was acquired by Scholastic in April 2012. The first book, The Iron Trial, was published on September 9, 2014, and hit third on the New York Times Middle Grade Bestseller List. The series is set in an underground school where mages train apprentices to control the elements. The books are illustrated by Scott Fischer. The final book, The Golden Tower, was published on September 11, 2018.
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17. The Silver Mask
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18. The Bronze Key
Callum Hunt and his friends at the Magisterium are drawn into a perilous quest when a powerful artifact becomes the focal point of a desperate race to stop a rising enemy; as loyalties shift and long-hidden secrets about Callum’s past and his connection to a dangerous force come to light, the trio must face betrayals, moral dilemmas, and brutal tests that will determine the fate of the school and who Callum will become.
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19. The Copper Gauntlet
A reluctant young apprentice at a secret school for magic faces escalating danger after summer break when troubling revelations about his past and a conspiracy within the institution surface; as he and his two closest friends train, investigate, and confront opponents, he must grapple with shifting loyalties, growing power, and the choice of whether to embrace or resist a dark legacy tied to his identity.
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21. Elfenkrone
