A review by knachknachjoke
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

adventurous funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to enjoy a book with the dedication written to Cassandra Clare, but this was exciting, fast-paced, and genuinely a delight. I cannot wait to read the next two books in the series—if they're even half as tense as this one, they'll be absolute page-turners.