j_day 's review for:

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

2.25

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Writing felt quite plain and was too fast-paced to love the story/characters.
Also the

bullied to lovers

trope didn't sit quite right for this one

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Murder