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does anyone know the time period this connects to the cruel prince? and where it is in relation to elfhame. i know that grimsen is mentioned a few times, and just wanted to see if im looking too much into it.

Natalie Raines No, you are not reading too much into this, TDPOTF is a part of the same Universe as The Cruel Prince, as are the previous series by Holly Black; The …moreNo, you are not reading too much into this, TDPOTF is a part of the same Universe as The Cruel Prince, as are the previous series by Holly Black; The Modern Faerie Tales. I think that the time period is as they are written, with TDPOTF being in 2015, and The Cruel Prince is only a few years later in 2019, so when Severin, Ben and his court members visit Elfhame, at that point he is the Alderking and has been for a few (4 ) years. It is also the same Grimsen that comes to Elfhame. I love this and think that it is really cool how Holly Black has integrated all her series together. I hope that this helps you.(less)

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masi one thing i need you to clarify, cardan is the alderking, or severin?
Feb 06, 2022 05:25AM · flag

Natalie Raines Severin is the Alderking, Cardan is the High King over all of Faery as they don't live in the Mortal world. ...more
Feb 06, 2022 06:26AM · flag

Lalerie If The Cruel Prince is set in 2019, does this mean the newer books, The Stolen Heir and The Prisoner's Throne, are set in 2028 because there is a 9 ye ...more
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