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Holly Black
American · b. 1971
About the Author
Holly Black writes faerie stories with teeth. Her fantasy is seductive, political, and often cruel, filled with bargains, glamour, betrayal, and characters who learn that beauty in fairyland is rarely safe. She helped shape modern YA fantasy and remains one of the essential names for readers who want magical courts, dangerous power games, and heroines sharp enough to survive them.
Where to Start
Start with The Cruel Prince. It gives the clearest entrance into Black's signature mixture of faerie danger, political manipulation, moral ambiguity, and romance that feels like a knife held close to the skin.