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A review by monomoon_
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Please use media literacy to realize that romance is not everything for this book. The main plot is about a mythical land with rules & customs that show up as trials to the human MC. Go into the book with that in mind. Romance does happen! It's just not the main focus.
Nevertheless, I was on the edge of my seat, to my sweet surprise. I saw all the bad reviews but knowing Holly Black's past works, I decided to give this a read. It did not disappoint whatsoever.
Nevertheless, I was on the edge of my seat, to my sweet surprise. I saw all the bad reviews but knowing Holly Black's past works, I decided to give this a read. It did not disappoint whatsoever.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism