A review by banscout
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

this was the easiest 5 star read i've ever given. there is not one thing i dislike about this book, not One. that is an incredibly difficult thing for me to come by with novels, yet the cruel prince blew me away. the writing is phenomenal, the story is so strong with a pacing that never leaves you bored or itching for more action. it is fluid with the most gorgeous structuring i've ever seen. the characters are a whole other thing, i've never been so shocked by a character's actions in my entire reading journey. jude is a one of a kind and i am so in love with holly black's artistry for weaving together such an incredible example of a twisted protagonist.