The Stolen Heir audiobook cover - A feral changeling girl who broke free of her makers is dragged back into Faerie by the Prince she once trusted—only to discover her own body hides the one power that can unmake kingdoms, and the boy beside her may be the sharpest liar of all.

The Stolen Heir

A feral changeling girl who broke free of her makers is dragged back into Faerie by the Prince she once trusted—only to discover her own body hides the one power that can unmake kingdoms, and the boy beside her may be the sharpest liar of all.

Holly Black

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The Stolen Heir returns to Elfhame through the eyes of Suren—called Wren in the mortal world—a changeling taken as a child and remade into something monstrous. Living half-wild near the human family that once raised her, Wren survives by breaking faerie curses and avoiding the Court that tortured her. When Lady Nore’s storm hag tracks her down, Wren is seized by Prince Oak—heir to Elfhame—and forced onto a dangerous quest to stop Nore’s growing power.

To save his foster father Madoc and prevent a new war, Oak needs Wren’s authority over Nore. But every bargain in Faerie has teeth: allies hide agendas, enemies offer tempting lies, and Wren’s own rage becomes a weapon. As the truth of ancient magic surfaces—Mab’s bones, a hag-daughter’s heart, and a curse tied to Wren’s very making—Wren must decide whether to be used again… or become the one no one can control.

Who Should Listen

  • Listeners who loved The Folk of the Air and want a darker, character-driven return to Elfhame with new leads.
  • Fans of morally gray protagonists, trickster princes, and perilous faerie bargains where every kindness has a cost.
  • Anyone who enjoys fantasy quests that pivot into power reveals, betrayals, and a heroine discovering she’s the “weapon” everyone wants.

About the Authors

Holly Black is a bestselling author known for contemporary and dark fairy-tale fantasy, including The Folk of the Air trilogy. Her work often explores cruelty, desire, and power through modern folklore-infused worlds.