The Cruel Prince

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YA Fantasy

The Cruel Prince

Holly Black

$8.95
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The story plunges readers into the treacherous world of Elfhame, a kingdom ruled by immortal fae, where a mortal girl named Jude Duarte is forced to grow up. After witnessing the brutal murder of her parents and being whisked away to the fae realm by a vengeful knight, Jude, alongside her sisters, navigates a society that views humans with contempt and disdain. Jude, hardened by her experiences and the constant bullying, particularly from the cunning and cruel Prince Cardan, dedicates herself to becoming a skilled fighter and spy. She yearns not just to survive, but to carve out a place of power and influence for herself, using her human ingenuity to compete in a world where magic is commonplace and mortals are considered chattel. At its heart, "The Cruel Prince" explores potent themes of ambition, identity, and the struggle for belonging in a hostile environment. Jude's relentless drive to overcome her inherent vulnerability as a human by mastering the arts of deception and combat makes her a formidable, morally complex protagonist. The narrative is propelled by the intricate political landscape of the fae court, filled with backstabbing, alliances, and power plays, alongside the volatile, captivating dynamic between Jude and Prince Cardan. This interplay of sharp wit, deadly intrigue, and the dark, unpredictable nature of the fae, combined with Jude's fierce determination to assert her will against overwhelming odds, creates a highly compelling and addictive read.

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$8.95

1 copy

Publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Pages

416

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9780316310314

ISBN-10

031631031X

Language

English

Published

2018-12-04