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A review by lilithmoon
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
5.0
I love this book so much!
As soon as I started reading it was one exciting moment after the next. This fast pace was very enjoyable and I couldn't stop myself from finishing the book in one day!
It is a similar idea to the first ACOTAR (strong female mortal amongst fey) but a lot more plot and character focused. The book isn't as romance driven, instead highlighting other relationships, such as the relationship between siblings (but don't worry there is still some heartthrob moments!) The main character had a very good arch and I found her to be a good balance of flawed and strong characteristics. In book two the story tends to focus a lot more on the politics of the royal family which isn't just a background plot while the romance was center stage, but rather the focus of the story with romance being naturally weaved throughout.
The Fay lore in the book is really interesting and the book handles some very mature themes, mainly violence, but it isn't very sexually explicit (which adds some variety to this often very steamy genre.) I really like that this book fits in well with this genre yet isn't just the same story of all the others, it brings new things to the table and I felt like it balanced them well.
While I did love all the characters for what they brought to the story I will admit that sometimes they would have been developed a little bit more *cough* the princes *cough* instead focus was put on what Jude was experiencing which wasn't too much of a loss in terms of storytelling.
I highly recommend this book but it does require you to pay attention, it isn't a simple light read due to the complex plot twists and important character interactions but it is a very rewarding book which offered me lots of enjoyment.
I am very keen to read the second book!
As soon as I started reading it was one exciting moment after the next. This fast pace was very enjoyable and I couldn't stop myself from finishing the book in one day!
It is a similar idea to the first ACOTAR (strong female mortal amongst fey) but a lot more plot and character focused. The book isn't as romance driven, instead highlighting other relationships, such as the relationship between siblings (but don't worry there is still some heartthrob moments!) The main character had a very good arch and I found her to be a good balance of flawed and strong characteristics. In book two the story tends to focus a lot more on the politics of the royal family which isn't just a background plot while the romance was center stage, but rather the focus of the story with romance being naturally weaved throughout.
The Fay lore in the book is really interesting and the book handles some very mature themes, mainly violence, but it isn't very sexually explicit (which adds some variety to this often very steamy genre.) I really like that this book fits in well with this genre yet isn't just the same story of all the others, it brings new things to the table and I felt like it balanced them well.
While I did love all the characters for what they brought to the story I will admit that sometimes they would have been developed a little bit more *cough* the princes *cough* instead focus was put on what Jude was experiencing which wasn't too much of a loss in terms of storytelling.
I highly recommend this book but it does require you to pay attention, it isn't a simple light read due to the complex plot twists and important character interactions but it is a very rewarding book which offered me lots of enjoyment.
I am very keen to read the second book!