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The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

36 reviews

thewizardryofreading's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

WOW!!! The hype was definitely worth it but this definitely isn't a romance book - I dived head first into the fantasy and loved every minute. Jude is such a badass FMC who goes through so much, the enemies to lover side plot was so so good - Cardan was a delight to read! These two characters are the true definition of enemies to lovers - true enemies who despise each other. I loved the plot, chapter 20????? What the hell. Still not over that and OMG the ending????? How did I not see Jude pulling that off - I was blindsided so bad. When I tell you I am running to pick up the next book... I AM SPRINTING.

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that_nana's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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jonsnowsmanbun's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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anastasiamakes's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Fun and nostalgic. Reminded me of the fantasy that first got me into reading - Tamora Pierce, Garth Nix. An interesting fairy world she's clearly done a lot of research into and an engaging voice.

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shadereads's review

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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rberdan's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

4 because I’ve definitely been pulled into the world and want to read the next book. I was frustrated by most of the characters at various times. Interesting world-building. Most of the twists I did see coming, but I still enjoyed the ride and honestly I think the seeds were well planted without being prematurely telling vs showing. A bit of an emotional rollercoaster for me, and I’m awaiting the next book from the library.

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