How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories Adam Johnson and the strange alchemy of

and the strange alchemy of sorrow

and spirits slip out of their bodies to make love or commit murder

Gabriel spends his days wandering the streets and canals of the watery city

plus extensive explanatory and textual notes

snapshots of that relationship are revealed on the same day—July 15th—of each year

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories Adam Johnson and the strange alchemy ofThe Folk of the Air. Holly Black offers a captivating look into the life of Cardan, the enigmatic High King of Elfhame, before and after the events of The Folk of the Air trilogy. Told entirely from Cardans perspective, this companion novel explores his journey from a lonely faerie child to a powerful and complex ruler. Filled with romance, danger, humor, and beautifully illustrated artwork, the book expands the magical world of Elfhame while giving