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The Queen of Nothing

Holly Black · 2020

The Folk of the Air · Book 3

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 some on-page scenes; infrequent

Tropes

Fae / Faerie Enemies to Lovers Political Intrigue Morally Grey Love Interest Second Chance Romance Betrayal Chosen One

Content Warnings

Graphic Violence

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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