The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

 The Cruel Prince


Author: Holly Black
Rating: 5⭐
Genre: YA Fantasy

Review:
I really enjoyed this book! I didn't really know what to expect going into it because I hadn't read the faeries book before this for more context, but I felt it wasn't needed. I loved the interesting point of view of Jude because at times, she definitely could be a dislikable character. While this book was mainly fantasy, there was a sub-plot of romance that will hopefully be continued in the next 2 books! I also thought the plot twists were carefully curated and really amazing. The sister (twins) drama between Jude and Taryn was also very engaging and added a bit more to the original plot. Overall, this was an unexpected 5 star read and I highly recommend! Can't wait to read the next books!

Synopsis:
Jude was seven when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King.

To win a place at the Court, she must defy him--and face the consequences.

As Jude becomes more deeply embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, she discovers her own capacity for trickery and bloodshed. But as betrayal threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself.


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