In The Wicked King by Holly Black, Jude Duarte serves as the secret power behind the throne of Elfhame, controlling the hedonistic King Cardan, whom she has bound for a year and a day. As she maneuvers against enemies like the Undersea, her treacherous foster father, and growing, dangerous attraction to Cardan, she must defend her rule.. Ultimately, a shocking betrayal leaves her married to the king but banished to the mortal world.
You can read the full story of The Wicked King or find detailed summaries on platforms like SuperSummary or through this BeFreed summary . The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air Book 2) - Amazon.com The Wicked King (Full Book) by Holly Black
