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A review by solarel
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This was essentially “he’s just bullying you because he likes you” propaganda. Just because his moral code means he doesn’t kill you doesnt forgive him from being abusive. But I know some people like this kind of thing. I just prefer enemies to lovers tropes that don’t rely on abuse to get the enemy point across.
That being said I kept reading because I found Jude’s journey interesting. I was fascinated with her slowly losing her humanity, recognizing that she can find power, but it meant becoming a monster.
Not an amazing read for me, but it had some positives.
That being said I kept reading because I found Jude’s journey interesting. I was fascinated with her slowly losing her humanity, recognizing that she can find power, but it meant becoming a monster.
Not an amazing read for me, but it had some positives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Blood, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Alcohol and Alcoholism