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helloworld3283's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Genocide, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Blood, Bullying, Death, and Violence
Loved itstellenelcielo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
However, this book’s pacing was hell on my ADHD and it truly felt like a chore to read. There were parts that were engaging and I had no problem getting through chapters, and others were so slow that I would lose focus and go do something else. This book took me a month to read, which is atrocious and I wish I had a the habit of DNFing a book without feeling guilty, but I don’t so here I am now.
The characters as well, while relatable at certain points, are infuriating. Jude makes absolutely no sense. Why stay in Faerie if she’s angry and terrified all the time? If the people around her are all fucking terrible? Because you were raised there? You want power? Even though you are viewed as inherently inferior?
Bullshit, sounds like torture porn.
Vivienne was the only engaging character. I would read three books about her romance with Heather and her grappling with her identity and her hatred, but her determination to love a mortal and live there.
I didn’t care for the romance either (I mean, I’m gay, so I would never have cared for the het romance anyway) but I bought the book because people were mad about the lack of it, only to find political intrigue. I love political intrigue, but this book was vague at best with the world building and system descriptions. So I found that to be lacklustre as well.
I hear that Wicked King and Queen of Nothing were better, but I don’t think they might be better enough to give a shot, also it will be the last time I take book recommendations from heterosexual booktokers.
Graphic: Murder, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Bullying, Grief, Hate crime, Drug abuse, and Kidnapping
mmefish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Before, I never knew how far I would go. Now I believe I have the answer. I will go a as far as there is to go. I will go way too far.
I read this trilogy last year and couldn’t stop thinking about it since. There are two reasons for that:
- The main heroine. I love Jude, she’s my favourite YA character. She’s constantly struggling but never gives up; she stands up for herself and her sister but she’s not overly sentimental about their relationship; Jude is just believable, she feels real (just like every character in this book, to be fair).
- The setting. Holly Black created a world that sucks you in. The nature, the Folk, all of the structures and decorations—everything is absolutely magical. I love that she wrote her fey to be wicked and actually different from humans.
Don’t start this book thinking that it’s a ~dark romance~ (the way it’s sometimes advertised), because “the Cruel Prince” is actually about belonging, ambition and fighting for the right to exist.
Graphic: Violence, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Blood, Drug use, Suicide, and Alcohol
Minor: Slavery and Panic attacks/disorders
teagstime's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Really enjoyed this book-- the plot twists were hinted at subtly enough they were honestly surprising, while still making total sense w the info you've been given as a reader! Like.. chefs kiss at how satisfying the payoff was
I also really liked Jude, who becomes an absolute conniving badass (in desperate need of some therapy), and Cardan, who gave me waaay more feelings than I was prepared for ^^;; I just think he's neat!
A good book for someone wanting to read abt a strong female protagonist who's desperate to prove herself & make her own way in a world wherein she has virtually no power. And then DOES!! She grows so much & becomes so unhinged by the end. What a queen uwu
The enemies-to-lovers is really good too, though it's mostly in the 'enemies' phase here lmaoo... I'm already a Huuuge fan of Cardan tho. No Cardan slander allowed in this house !
Graphic: Bullying, Violence, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Kidnapping, and Panic attacks/disorders
ali_debookness's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Body shaming, Death of parent, Murder, Violence, Death, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Hate crime, Gore, Self harm, Abortion, Alcohol, Child death, Suicide attempt, Grief, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Infidelity
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Vomit, and War
egurgens's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There are so many political twists, so much betrayal, blood, gore, spies, magic, bullying, and violence, but it is so so so good. 100% recommend.
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Classism, Grief, Physical abuse, Racism, Domestic abuse, Gore, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, War, Child death, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, and Vomit
booksmoviesandstories's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Animal death, Grief, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Alcohol, Abandonment, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, War, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Slavery, and Violence
ieryka_magic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Gaslighting, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Torture, and Vomit
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Self harm, Torture, Violence, and Vomit
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Gore, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, and Vomit
changbinslemonade's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Racial slurs, Slavery, Suicide attempt, and Violence
Moderate: Abortion, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
Minor: War and Infertility
adrijagd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Bullying
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Violence
Minor: Toxic relationship and Self harm