A review by octavii42
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Not the most well written book but I did enjoy it and didn't want to put it down. It is a pretty typical YA but it was a fun, adventurous read. I liked the way that the fairy creatures were described. Very folk tale inspired. I will likely continue with the series.