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kathyreviewsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- 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? No
5.0
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Rating: 5/5
Summary: Jude's parents were murdered when she was a chil. The person who murdered her parents took the to the Faerie world and raised them as his own. Now ten years later Jude and her siblings have to try to find their place among the beautiful but deadly fey. Jude just wants to be among the king's council, and she'll do whatever it takes.
Review: This story was wonderful, i thought it was being overhyped on BookTok but it was definitely not. I did enjoy reading this story and I'm happy that the booktoks i found on it were pitching it to me as political intrigue. There were hints of romance but it wasn't at all the plot of the story which i really loved.
The plot of this story advanced really well and i enjoyed reading all of it. I enjoyed seeing how everything tied in well together. There were heart wrenching scenes. Scenes with a lot of political tension. So many twidts throughout the book that i was never anticipating. It was amazing and the writing had it all flowing so well.
The characters in this story were also wonderful. I fell in love with Jude. I loved seeing her doing things for herself and standing up. I really loved how Jude wasn't perfect, she did things that couldn't be excused sometimes. I loved how she developed throughout the story and masterfully planned out that last twist in the story. Cardan was also wonderfully written. Cruel and terrible but what were you expecting? It's literally the title of the story. However getting to see some of his background and learning about it more towards the end, that was heart wrenching. It doesn't excuse how he behaved, never will but it gives us more insight into his character.
In this book there is little romance with i actually quite loved. I feel like if there had been a lot of romance it would have taken away from the political intrigue of the story. This story is wonderful without the romance. So for whoever is pitching this story as an enemies to lovers story please stop. It's not, they're not even lovers yet by the end of the story.
Yeah i really loved this book. I recommend you read it if you enjoy political intrigue. Do not pick it up if you're looking for an enemies to lovers story you will be very much disappointed. The title of the story is literally the cruel prince, so don't pick it up if you're expecting a nice prince.
Rep: Biracial main character, Bisexual side character, Polyamorous side character (Princess Rhyia is said to have, "two lovers" on pg. 80.), WLW Relationship (side character)
Rating: 5/5
Summary: Jude's parents were murdered when she was a chil. The person who murdered her parents took the to the Faerie world and raised them as his own. Now ten years later Jude and her siblings have to try to find their place among the beautiful but deadly fey. Jude just wants to be among the king's council, and she'll do whatever it takes.
Review: This story was wonderful, i thought it was being overhyped on BookTok but it was definitely not. I did enjoy reading this story and I'm happy that the booktoks i found on it were pitching it to me as political intrigue. There were hints of romance but it wasn't at all the plot of the story which i really loved.
The plot of this story advanced really well and i enjoyed reading all of it. I enjoyed seeing how everything tied in well together. There were heart wrenching scenes. Scenes with a lot of political tension. So many twidts throughout the book that i was never anticipating. It was amazing and the writing had it all flowing so well.
The characters in this story were also wonderful. I fell in love with Jude. I loved seeing her doing things for herself and standing up. I really loved how Jude wasn't perfect, she did things that couldn't be excused sometimes. I loved how she developed throughout the story and masterfully planned out that last twist in the story. Cardan was also wonderfully written. Cruel and terrible but what were you expecting? It's literally the title of the story. However getting to see some of his background and learning about it more towards the end, that was heart wrenching. It doesn't excuse how he behaved, never will but it gives us more insight into his character.
In this book there is little romance with i actually quite loved. I feel like if there had been a lot of romance it would have taken away from the political intrigue of the story. This story is wonderful without the romance. So for whoever is pitching this story as an enemies to lovers story please stop. It's not, they're not even lovers yet by the end of the story.
Yeah i really loved this book. I recommend you read it if you enjoy political intrigue. Do not pick it up if you're looking for an enemies to lovers story you will be very much disappointed. The title of the story is literally the cruel prince, so don't pick it up if you're expecting a nice prince.
Rep: Biracial main character, Bisexual side character, Polyamorous side character (Princess Rhyia is said to have, "two lovers" on pg. 80.), WLW Relationship (side character)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Murder, and Suicide
helenagrundt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I loved the world and the idea of the book. But the bullying Jude is met with is not something that is easy to forgive. Which make the friendship between the MC’s feel a bit weird.
Will read the other two though.
Will read the other two though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Minor: Bullying
dododenise's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was just very okay. It didn’t give me anything. It didn’t glue me to my seat. But it was enjoyable enough. The world was described beautifully and I liked reading Jude being a little shit. That’s always fun.
I personally don’t understand the hype. I’ve read better enemies-to-lovers and better ya fantasy. But maybe that’s just me. I highly doubt I’ll continue to read the series, this book wasn’t really able to get me engaged with the world, but I’m also glad I now have a better understanding of the book everyone seems to be talking about these days.
I personally don’t understand the hype. I’ve read better enemies-to-lovers and better ya fantasy. But maybe that’s just me. I highly doubt I’ll continue to read the series, this book wasn’t really able to get me engaged with the world, but I’m also glad I now have a better understanding of the book everyone seems to be talking about these days.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Blood, Violence, Murder, Death, Death of parent, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Emotional abuse
sammymilfort's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Suicide, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Murder, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Blood
readingwithames's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual harassment
kaymar04's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Murder, and Sexual harassment
bookishyasmin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Sexual harassment and War
alienstatement's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Eating disorder, and Death of parent
nicole_m's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The theme immerses you right away and all through the book. I kept searching up themed words for their meanings which took away from enjoying the book.
<Spoiler> The ending plot twist was okay and I wanted there to be more love in the end between Jude and Cardan. Overall I think the book was good but not great.
<Spoiler> The ending plot twist was okay and I wanted there to be more love in the end between Jude and Cardan
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Murder, Slavery, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Body shaming and Panic attacks/disorders
Pretty heavy content wouldn’t suggest to people who are triggered by the content warnings. But if not enjoy.susaneltell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Sexual harassment, and Alcohol