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jhigg 's review for:
The Cruel Prince
by Holly Black
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Took a while to get into the story. Not amazingly well written. Crucial pieces of physical character and world description are given too late, and in some cases in the last chapter of the book completely altering the way I pictured those characters and places. The plot did finally pick up at the end, making me intrigued to read the sequel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Classism