Holly Black Announces Four New Books and Expands the Folk of the Air Universe

Fantasy readers have plenty to celebrate. Bestselling author Holly Black has unveiled an ambitious lineup of new projects that will significantly expand the world of her beloved Folk of the Air series. The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air Book 1), The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air Book 2),The Queen of Nothing (The Folk of the Air Book 3).

The announcement includes four brand-new novels, an illustrated story collection, official merchandise, collectible products, and new fan experiences that will continue growing the universe of Elfhame over the coming years.

Book Details

Title: A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters: Illustrated Tales from Elfhame
Author: Holly Black
Illustrator: Solenne Songer (Frostbite Studios)
Series: The Folk of the Air / Elfhame Universe
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Publisher: Alvina Ling Books (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)
Publication Date: November 3, 2026
Pages: 272
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780316592642
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Four New Novels Are on the Way

Black revealed that she has sold four additional books set in the Faerie universe:

One young adult novel
Three adult fantasy novels

The first of these new titles is expected to arrive in 2027, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of modern fantasy’s most successful fictional worlds.

More Than Just Books

Alongside the novels, Black announced several new projects, including:

A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters: Illustrated Tales from Elfhame, arriving November 3, 2026
An official Elfhame Tarot Deck
A companion card game titled Enemies & Lovers: The Crown of Elfhame
Graphic novels planned from 2028
An official cookbook
A Funko Pop! collection inspired by The Folk of the Air

The World of Elfhame Continues to Grow

Black said the enthusiasm of readers has inspired her to keep expanding the universe beyond the original trilogy. She also confirmed that Amazon Studios continues developing an adaptation of The Folk of the Air, bringing another major project to fans of the series.

Final Thoughts

With multiple novels, illustrated editions, collectibles, and adaptation plans in development, Holly Black’s latest announcement is one of the biggest fantasy publishing stories of the year. Fans of Elfhame have plenty to look forward to as the world continues to expand far beyond the original books.

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