A review by wondereads13
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This is a really well-planned book that kept me hooked from the first chapter. Jude is an amazing main character–it says a lot that most readers love her when the book's from her POV. Cardan's a little shit, thank god he gets character development, and if I see Taryn it's on sight. I loved the political intrigue and how faerie lore was incorporated into the plot. Quick note: if you came here for enemies-to-lovers, be aware that you're in it for the long haul
they still hate each other by the end of this book
. This is just a really great story with great characters and worldbuilding. Love it.
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