The Cruel Prince

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black begins The Folk of the Air trilogy, a dark young adult fantasy set in the dangerous world of Faerie. Jude Duarte was raised among the fae after her parents were killed, but as a mortal human she is often treated with contempt by the magical elite. Determined to belong and gain power, Jude becomes entangled in court rivalries, schemes and the dangerous games of Prince Cardan. She must learn to survive in a world where appearances deceive and every alliance can come at a price.

Recommended age: 14+ years

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Faerie Fiction, Romance, Political Intrigue

Why young readers will enjoy it:

• A clever and determined heroine who refuses to be underestimated
• A richly imagined world of faeries, magic and royal intrigue
• Rivalries, secrets, manipulation and unexpected twists
• Complex relationships and tense character dynamics
• An engaging start to a popular fantasy trilogy

Read-alikes: The Wicked King by Holly Black, The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black, Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, The Stolen Heir by Holly Black.

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