How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

by Holly Black

Read Dates: 12/17/23 to 12/21/23

Review

This collection of stories throughout Cardan’s life is intended to show his growth, from a child to an adult, but it also gives a further glimpse into the encounters he’s had with others throughout his life. One fairytale is told three times during the book, with a slightly different twist each time, with the moral/lesson further reflecting his growth and understanding of the world around him. While it’s a good addition to the series, for character development, I didn’t have strong feelings about it otherwise.