An exclusive excerpt from Holly Black's new illustrated short-story collection, set in the Elfhame universe, has been released ahead of its November publication.
01Summary
- 01A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters is a 272-page hardcover illustrated story collection by Holly Black, published by Alvina Ling Books and Hachette Book Group.
- 02The book will be released on 3 November 2026 and includes six stories, two of which are previously unpublished.
- 03One new story explores Madoc’s life after exile; another follows High King Cardan’s realisation of what he truly wants.
- 04Full-colour illustrations are by Solenne Songer of Frostbite Studios.
- 05The collection revisits characters from The Folk of the Air and Modern Faerie Tales series.
02Why it matters
For fans of Holly Black's Faerie series, this collection offers new insights into beloved characters and expands the Elfhame lore with exclusive content and illustrations.
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