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A review by ladyoftheblade
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I regret not finding this book sooner because my younger self would have been obsessed. I absolutely adore bloodthirsty girls and Jude is no exception. The Cruel Prince weaves together all of the psychotic and messy parts of faeries while also leaning into court politics and espionage. Somehow, Jude gets herself wrapped up into both when the current High King decides to step down and crown his third son as king.
Jude has many different sides to her and that is seen in her relationships with her sisters, her "father" (the murderer of her parents...it's complicated), the other gentry, and Cardan. To me, Cardan has raised my expectations of a pathetic little meow meow of a man. I hate that I adore him.
Overall, this was an incredibly fun read!
Jude has many different sides to her and that is seen in her relationships with her sisters, her "father" (the murderer of her parents...it's complicated), the other gentry, and Cardan. To me, Cardan has raised my expectations of a pathetic little meow meow of a man. I hate that I adore him.
Overall, this was an incredibly fun read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, War
Moderate: Confinement, Pregnancy, Classism
Minor: Excrement, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail