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The Cruel Prince
by Holly Black
This series is dark, cruel, and utterly addictive. My main criticism arises from my own prior expectations: I had heard so much about the romance that I expected these books to focus a lot more on it. Instead, what I got were dark fantasies that focus on the transition of power and how it is wielded against those who don't have it. With a teeny weeny smidge of romance.
These novels are so rich in world building that the characters and magic felt almost tangible. The characters themselves are complex, driven and fascinating to follow. All of this creates a series that is addictive, compelling, but still I struggle to say that I 'loved' them. Will I read on? Yes. Will I recommend them to other readers who like dark fantasy? Yes. Without hesitation. Take from that what you will.
These novels are so rich in world building that the characters and magic felt almost tangible. The characters themselves are complex, driven and fascinating to follow. All of this creates a series that is addictive, compelling, but still I struggle to say that I 'loved' them. Will I read on? Yes. Will I recommend them to other readers who like dark fantasy? Yes. Without hesitation. Take from that what you will.