10 Best Books Like The Queen of Nothing
If you loved The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Queen of Nothing are:
- 1An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir4.2
- 2Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo4.5
- 3The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski0
- 4The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins0Series starter
- 5Graceling by Kristin Cashore4.1
- 6The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller3.8
- 7The Sirens: A Novel by Emilia Hart4.1
- 8Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson4.0
- 9The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins4.6
- 10Caraval by Stephanie Garber4.3Series starter

Exiled from the Faerie Court after being betrayed by the wicked king Cardan, mortal Queen Jude must risk everything to return when her twin sister's life hangs in the balance. But the treacherous world of Elfhame has changed, and as war threatens the realm, Jude finds herself caught between deadly politics and her complicated feelings for the king who cast her out.
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The Hunger Games
Start of Hunger Games seriesby Suzanne Collins
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal yet hopeful tone that will resonate with The Queen of Nothing fans.

Caraval
Start of Caraval seriesby Stephanie Garber
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dreamlike and dangerous tone that will resonate with The Queen of Nothing fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Queen of Nothing
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starter | Sabaa Tahir | 4.2 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| Six of Crows📚 Series starter | Leigh Bardugo | 4.5 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| The Winner's Curse📚 Series starter | Marie Rutkoski | 0 | 2014 | — | Start a new series |
| The Hunger Games📚 Series starter | Suzanne Collins | 0 | 2008 | — | Start a new series |
| Graceling | Kristin Cashore | 4.1 | 2008 | 471 | Similar vibes |
| The Shadows Between Us | Tricia Levenseller | 3.8 | 2020 | 326 | Similar vibes |
| The Sirens: A Novel | Emilia Hart | 4.1 | 2025 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Sorcery of Thorns | Margaret Rogerson | 4.0 | 2019 | 456 | Similar vibes |
| The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | Suzanne Collins | 4.6 | 2020 | 517 | Similar vibes |
| Caraval📚 Series starter | Stephanie Garber | 4.3 | 2017 | 416 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Queen of Nothing?
The most similar books to The Queen of Nothing are An Ember in the Ashes, Six of Crows, The Winner's Curse.
What should I read after The Queen of Nothing?
After finishing The Queen of Nothing, readers most commonly pick up An Ember in the Ashes next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Holly Black, such as The Cruel Prince.
Who writes books like Holly Black?
Authors similar to Holly Black include Victoria Aveyard, Leigh Bardugo.
What genre is The Queen of Nothing?
The Queen of Nothing is a Fantasy novel by Holly Black, published in 2019. It features elements of Fae, Political Intrigue, Enemies to Lovers.
How long is The Queen of Nothing?
The Queen of Nothing varies in length depending on edition.
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Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power. Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan’s betrayal. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her deceptive twin sister, Taryn, whose mortal life is in peril. Jude must risk venturing back into the treacherous Faerie Court, and confront her lingering feelings for Cardan, if she wishes to save her sister. But Elfhame is not as she left it. War is brewing. As Jude slips deep within enemy lines she becomes ensnared in the conflict’s bloody politics.







