The Cruel Prince

At a tender age, Jude Duarte's life transformed entirely when her parents were brutally murdered, and she, along with her two sisters, was whisked away to the High Court of Faerie. Caught in this magical and ruthless world, she navigates a land where mortals are often scorned and despised, particularly by the arrogant and captivating Prince Cardan, the youngest son of the High King. Cardan, enigmatic and darkly charming, makes Jude his primary target, forcing her to confront him with a ferocity she did not know she possessed.

Despite the disdain she faces, Jude is fiercely determined to carve out a place for herself within the Court. Her desire to belong drives her to defy Cardan, setting her on a perilous path filled with volatile alliances and intricate plots. She must learn the art of deception, uncovering hidden facets of her own resilience and tenacity in the process.

The delicate architecture of the faerie world soon teeters on the brink of a devastating civil war. Within this backdrop, Jude's resolve is tested as she grapples with the dual struggles of saving her faerie existence and protecting her sisters from impending chaos. Unwilling to capitulate to fate or fear, Jude is compelled to embrace her darkest instincts and formidable wit to navigate a world governed by cruel beauty and dangerous power.

With breathtaking prose and an unrelenting pace, Holly Black invites readers into a dazzling yet deadly universe, where intrigue and enmity reign supreme. Submerge yourself in the intricate layers of The Cruel Prince and embark on a journey where loyalty is tested, power is worshipped, and survival is paramount.