Wicked king ( book 2 in cruel prince series)

The Wicked King continues the dark, political fantasy of The Folk of the Air series with higher stakes and deeper betrayal. Jude Duarte now holds real power in the High Court of Faerie — but ruling from the shadows is more dangerous than she imagined. As she struggles to control the newly crowned King Cardan, enemies circle, alliances fracture, and secrets threaten to destroy everything she's fought for. With sharp political intrigue, mind games, and intense enemies-to-lovers tension, this sequel delivers shocking twists and emotional depth.