Reviews

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

reydevi's review against another edition

5.0

Took me a year to finish. Worth it.

lcvsgood's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense medium-paced

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

4.5

vampirebimbo's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring fast-paced

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

5.0

I picked this up after seeing it on the YA bookshelves for a while. I am not a YA reader but I found this book more intriguing than other “adult fantasy” books. There is very fun world building, mischievous fae, and great storytelling. I would classify this as a throne of power genre, regardless of the young characters. Beyond power, it’s a nuanced and engaging story about power and the shifts in empathy as one climbs the ladder. Purely delightful 

lesthemess's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

csmoke85's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

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

5.0

cjdoll08's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

mykytiukj's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

klaireparavel's review against another edition

4.0

Just as good the second time around

libby03's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

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

3.5

katiemdeist17's review against another edition

4.0

WHERE IS THE FREAKING JURDANNNNNN???