A review by matea_brncic
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

dark tense medium-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? N/A

4.0


huh this was unexpected 
My conclusions after reading this book are 3: I want to be Jude, I want to know Cardan and this book is definitely made to be part of the trilogy and here's why: the book is amazing, i love the characters and the setting is mind blowing (I enjoyed every second of the descriptions). The plot however gets heavier only at about 75% of the book and even though it does not end with a cliff hanger, not everything is really sorted out and there is much more to the story, so i guess this first part is just an intro to the world and political systems.
Personally I really enjoyed the reading process and the author's writing, but some parts just felt like they didn't belong in the story and were very slow soo yes sorry but 4 stars. I am about to continue this series and everyone says the sequels are way better so i have high hopes for the rest!
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