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A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters: Illustrated Tales from Elfhame (Hardcover)
Holly Black

A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters: Illustrated Tales from Elfhame (Hardcover)

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Our take on the A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters: Illustrated Tales from Elfhame (Hardcover)

A collection of six illustrated short stories set in Holly Black's Elfhame and Modern Faerie Tales world, with full-color art by Solenne Songer of Frostbite Studios. Two of the tales are new: one on Madoc's interior life in exile and one on the moment Cardan realizes what he most desires. The other four revisit familiar corners of Faerie, from a reluctant king facing the Undersea to an exiled redcap in the mortal world. It suits readers already invested in the Cruel Prince and Stolen Heir books; newcomers should start with the novels, since the stories assume familiarity with the characters and politics.

Best forFans of the Cruel Prince and Folk of the Air seriesReaders who want Cardan and Madoc backstoryCollectors of illustrated fantasy editionsGift buyers for teen and adult faerie-fiction readers
Pros
  • Six stories in the established Elfhame setting
  • Two never-before-seen tales, including a Cardan POV moment
  • Full-color illustrations throughout by Frostbite Studios
  • Hardcover format suited to a shelf or gift
  • Includes Modern Faerie Tales characters as well as Folk of the Air ones
Cons
  • Assumes you have read the novels; little grounding for newcomers
  • Short fiction, so less plot than a full novel
  • Some tales revisit side characters rather than the main pair
  • Release is set for November 2026, so it is a preorder

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A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters: Illustrated Tales from Elfhame (Hardcover) price history

Lowest price we've seen: $14.00 on Nov 15 at The Fated Chapter Bookstore. Tracked across 12 stores since Nov 15.

About the A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters: Illustrated Tales from Elfhame (Hardcover)

A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters is a collection of six illustrated short stories by Holly Black. The tales return to the world of Faerie, the Modern Faerie Tales and Elfhame, where beauty can be monstrous and love can be capricious. The book is illustrated in full color by Frostbite Studios.

The stories follow a reluctant king whose rival is stolen by the Undersea, and an exiled redcap trapped in the mortal world who must rediscover his inner monster. A mortal girl sacrifices the other half of herself for an unworthy faerie lover. A tiny sprite's determination to prove herself puts the entire High Court in danger.

Two of the stories are new. One reveals the interior life of Madoc while in exile. The other shows the moment High King Cardan realizes what he most desires.

Author
Holly Black
Illustrator
Solenne Songer (Frostbite Studios)
Publisher
Hot Key Books
Pages
272
Dimensions
234 mm x 153 mm
Stories
6 illustrated tales, including 2 new stories
ISBN-13
9781471421686
Release date
3 November 2026

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Number of Pages
272Source
Release Date
3 November 2026Source
Publisher
Hot Key BooksSource
Dimensions
234mm x 153mmSource
Audiobook Format
Audiobook Download (Unabridged)Source
Page Count
272 pagesSource

Questions and answers

Do I need to read the Cruel Prince books first?
Yes. The stories assume you know Elfhame, its courts and its characters, and two of them hinge on events from the novels. Start with The Cruel Prince and the rest of the Folk of the Air trilogy.
Which stories are new?
Two are new: one on Madoc's interior life while in exile, and one on the moment High King Cardan realizes what he most desires. The other four are set in Elfhame and the Modern Faerie Tales world.
Is this a novel or a short story collection?
It is a collection of six short stories, 272 pages, with full-color illustrations by Solenne Songer of Frostbite Studios. It is not a continuation novel.
Is there an audiobook?
Yes, an unabridged audiobook download is listed alongside the print edition. The illustrations are print-only, so the audio version loses the art.
What are the physical dimensions?
234mm by 153mm, a standard trade hardcover size, at 272 pages. The publisher is Hot Key Books.
Where is the A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters: Illustrated Tales from Elfhame (Hardcover) cheapest?
At The Fated Chapter Bookstore, for $14.00, 39% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters: Illustrated Tales from Elfhame (Hardcover)?
13 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, The Fated Chapter Bookstore, Amazon, Antoine Online LB, AbeBooks.com.

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