The Stolen Heir: A Novel of Elfhame

The Ice Queen's Gambit is a thrilling new fantasy novel from Holly Black, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Elfhame.

This first book in a captivating new duology follows a runaway queen and a reluctant prince on a quest that may destroy them both.

Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent, but Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel and is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding.

Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, fled to the human world and lives feral in the woods, releasing mortals from foolish bargains and believing herself forgotten until she is saved by Prince Oak, heir to Elfhame.

But as they embark on a dangerous journey into the north, Suren must guard her heart against the boy she once knew and a prince she cannot trust, confronting all the horrors she thought she left behind.

With its intricate world-building, complex characters, and pulse-pounding action, The Ice Queen's Gambit is a must-read for fans of Holly Black and fantasy lovers alike.