The Queen Of Nothing

 

Jude Duarte, a mortal in modern-day life, is an exile of Faerieland. Once the Queen of Faerie, now she spends her time with Oak and Vivi watching reality television and riding the bus like everyone else. When the opportunity arises for her to return to her land, she leaps for such freedom. Once there, she must disguise herself as her twin sister, Taryn.

Jude is just getting into the rhythm of her new life in the mortal world. She has rekindled some relationships and has crossed paths with old friends. Yet, a curious curse is released, leaving destruction in its wake. She must think with her head instead of her heart to save everyone, and suffer the personal consequence.

This is a fantastically sculpted story and a credit to the fantasy category. The weird and wonderful journey Black takes the reader on is unpredictable. The Queen of Nothing is drenched in powerful, beautiful descriptions making the novel so vivid in my memory. I will forever cherish this and I am so glad I have read one of Holly Black’s books.

Emma Muldoon Ryan