A review by plush
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I almost hate that I liked this as much as I did, but it is exactly my cup of tea. 

No recap because cmon, who doesn’t have an inkling about what this is about. 

I will say, this is not at all a romance. This is a fantasy with political intrigue and betrayal. I love court politics. I love a bloodthirsty FMC. 

I am so excited for book two. This was worth the read, and I can only hope I like the rest of the series. 

4.5/5 stars