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A review by gracecrandall
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
5.0
I felt like the little kid in A Princess Bride in some parts ('is this a kissing book?') but the political intrigue...the angst...it's so good!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Death of parent, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Incest, Physical abuse, Self harm, Xenophobia, and Kidnapping
Minor: Pregnancy