The writing may be a bit simplistic, but if you’re a reader who enjoys romance but as a subplot, a big fantasy-political plotline, and values character development and relationships, you’ll most likely enjoy this book. While I don’t think this series is for everyone, I think most people will enjoy it.
She’s probably one of the best female written characters in my opinion. I don’t see a lot of women in fantasy books labeled as morally gray, but Jude is one I would place under that category. She’s extremely fierce, hot-headed, and ambitious I would almost put her under an anti-hero position due to the fact that she finds a way to remove anyone in her way. Aside from the politics, I also enjoyed the characters. I’m a big fan of fantasy politics, and this book did a great job of showing the cutthroat side of gaining power. While there is some romance within the series, a larger part of the series is about political motives. Romance is definitely a subplot in this series. I enjoyed the romance I think it’s the most accurately written enemies-to-lovers where the two characters initially hate each other, and it’s very apparent. I see this series marketed under the impression of enemies-to-lovers, which it definitely does have, but it’s a slow progression of their relationship, which progresses throughout all three books. Even though the writing style in this series is very simplistic-almost juvenile- I have an attachment to the characters, especially Jude. I think I’ve read this entire series about four times. I even own the Barnes & Nobles exclusive editions. As Jude continues to desperately prove her worth, she becomes more involved in the deceptions of Faerie while growing her talent for trickery and slaughter.
Prince Cardan will do anything in his power to make her recognize her mortality and her inferiority, leading Jude to fight back harder to belong.
Ten years later, despite her mortality, Jude wants nothing else except to belong in Faerie, but most of the Fae despise humans, especially Cardan. At the age of seven, Jude Duarte and her two other sister’s parents were murdered then taken to the High Court of Faerie to grow up. The Cruel Prince is a thrilling and magical, cutthroat enemies-to-lovers young adult fantasy. Books Teen Book Reviews Teens The Cruel Prince by Holly Black A Book Review by Mina Nguyen
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