A young woman named Suren is forced to confront her cruel fairy queen mother and a dangerous past.
Author
Holly Black
30 books in the catalog
Holly Black has 30 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly fantasy, fae and young adult. The titles we've reviewed span 2002 to 2024.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 10–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Holly Black's work include courage. Parents most often flag occult imagery, violence and non-Christian worldview elements — see each review below for specifics.
Sixteen-year-old Kaye discovers she is a pixie changeling and becomes a pawn in a deadly power struggle between two rival faerie courts.
A teenage girl must survive in a world where vampires have taken over and humans are hunted.
Jude Duarte struggles to maintain control over the High King Cardan while navigating the treacherous political landscape of the Faerie court.
Jude Duarte, a human girl, seeks to find her place and gain power within the treacherous High Court of Faerie.
A girl living in a secluded forest encounters a mysterious fae prince and becomes entangled in the dangerous politics of the fae world.
Callum Hunt discovers he has magical abilities and attends a wizarding school, facing prejudice and danger.
Jude navigates the treacherous politics of Elfhame, seeking to protect her family and secure her own power amidst betrayal and war.
In this final installment of the Curse Workers series, Cassel grapples with his family's curse-working legacy and a looming war.
In a world where some people can curse others with magic, a young woman navigates dangerous alliances and secrets.
#11
The Prisoner’s Throne (The Stolen Heir Duology, #2)
Holly Black · 2024
Concern57HeavyVirtue20Present
A young woman with a dangerous secret must confront a powerful enemy and protect her kingdom.
#12
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories (The Folk of the Air, #3.5)
Holly Black · 2020
Concern67HeavyVirtue27Present
This illustrated novella explores Cardan's childhood and history through a recurring folk tale, bridging events before and after the main trilogy.
Jude is thrust into the dangerous world of Faerie and must navigate political intrigue and betrayal.
A mortal girl is drawn into the dangerous and enchanting world of fae, navigating political intrigue and forbidden romance.
A young boy named Callum Hunt discovers he has magical abilities and attends a secret magical school.
In a world of magic and intrigue, a young woman named Anya discovers a powerful copper glove that changes her destiny.
A young woman discovers she has magical abilities and is drawn into a hidden world of sorcery and dangerous creatures.
A young woman navigates a dangerous fae court, making difficult choices to protect her family and herself.
Cassell, a young woman with a dangerous secret, navigates a world of fae politics and betrayal.
This anthology features two warring factions, zombies and unicorns, with different authors contributing stories about their battles. The stories explore themes of survival and conflict.
In a world of fae and magic, a young woman named Cassel is drawn into a dangerous game of power and deception.
Cassandra, a girl with magical abilities, is drawn into a dangerous world of fae and secrets.
A young woman named Kaye discovers a hidden world and a dangerous secret connected to her family's past.
A teenage girl navigates the complexities of high school, friendships, and a burgeoning romance with a mysterious boy.
Morrigan Crow, a cursed girl, is taken to a secret magical world where she must survive trials.
A young woman named Kaye is drawn into a dangerous fae world when she discovers a hidden portal and encounters powerful fae beings.
A young woman named Jude navigates the dangerous world of Faerie, dealing with political intrigue and her complicated relationship with a prince.
Valiant follows a young woman named Paige who enters a dangerous world of fae and street fighting to survive in New York City.
Siblings discover a hidden world of faeries in their new home and must protect a magical book from dangerous creatures.
A teenage girl discovers a hidden world of faeries and must navigate its dangerous politics.
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