A review by pete6223
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

3.0

I’ve seen people talk about Jude and Cardan in the book world for years. I’ve put this book on and off my TBR many times. Sometimes it sounded good, and sometimes just too YA. While it’s definitely YA, there was something captivating about it. I liked it and I’ll order the second book. I didn’t love it or find it original in any sense but I’m intrigued. Honestly, the star rating could have been higher but 1. While the mortal world exists, mentioning Target after high faerie courts is just too jarring and 2. The entire plot with Jude’s twin was excruciating.