ScreenRant Debuts Excerpt From Holly Black's A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters
The excerpt features Madoc in mortal exile. The illustrated collection arrives November 3, 2026 from Alvina Ling Books and Hachette Book Group.
ScreenRant published an exclusive excerpt from Holly Black's upcoming illustrated short-story collection A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters. The excerpt is titled "The Fall of the Willowbrook Apartments at 700 Winsome Way" and features Madoc in mortal exile, according to ScreenRant.
The collection is set in the worlds of The Folk of the Air and Modern Faerie Tales. It is published by Alvina Ling Books and Hachette Book Group, and the hardcover edition arrives on November 3, 2026 with 272 pages.
Solenne Songer of Frostbite Studios provides full-color illustrations. The book contains six stories, including two previously unpublished tales: one about Madoc's life after exile and one about High King Cardan realizing what he truly wants.
Background
The Folk of the Air series includes The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, The Queen of Nothing and How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories. In the series, Madoc's attempt to seize Elfhame's throne ended in defeat and he was banished to the mortal world, while Jude claimed the crown. A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters is available for pre-order.
Quick answers
When does A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters release?
The hardcover edition releases on November 3, 2026 with 272 pages.
Who illustrated A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters?
Solenne Songer of Frostbite Studios provides the full-color illustrations.
How many stories are in the collection?
The collection contains six stories, including two previously unpublished tales.