The Queen of Nothing

The Queen of Nothing is the third installment in the Folk of the Air series by Holly Black, which follows the journey of Jude Duarte, a mortal girl living in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. After being exiled by Cardan, the High King of Elfhame to whom she's bound, Jude is struggling to adapt to her life in the mortal world. But when her twin sister Taryn arrives, seeking her help to navigate a dangerous situation that could lead to her death, Jude seizes the opportunity to return to the Faerie world under the guise of her sister. Once back in Elfhame, she becomes embroiled in the court's politics, uncovering plots of betrayal and power struggles that threaten the realm. As Jude maneuvers through deceit and war, she must confront her complicated feelings for Cardan and ultimately take a stand to secure her place and the stability of the kingdom. The novel culminates in twists and revelations that bring Jude and Cardan's tumultuous relationship and the fate of Faerie to a climactic resolution.