First in the bestselling Folk of the Air trilogy. The sequels
- The Wicked King and The Queen of Nothing - are the winners of/won
the Goodreads YA Best Fantasy in 2019 and 2020.
The start of a thrilling new fantasy series from bestselling author
Holly Black about a mortal girl who finds herself caught in a
dangerous web of royal faerie intrigue.
Holly Black is the author of bestselling contemporary fantasy books
for kids and teens. Some of her titles include The Spiderwick
Chronicles (with Tony DiTerlizzi), The Modern Faerie Tale series,
the Curse Workers series, Doll Bones, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown,
the Magisterium series (with Cassandra Clare), The Darkest Part of
the Forest, and her new series which begins with The Cruel Prince
in 2018.
She has been a a finalist for an Eisner Award, and the recipient of
the Andre Norton Award, the Mythopoeic Award and a Newbery Honor.
She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a
house with a secret door. Follow Holly at www.blackholly.com or on
Twitter: @HollyBlack
Lush, dangerous, a dark jewel of a book. Black's world is
intoxicating, imbued with a relentless sense of peril that kept me
riveted through every chapter of Jude's journey. And Jude! She is a
heroine to love--brave but pragmatic, utterly human. This delicious
story will seduce you and leave you desperate for just one more
page
*Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of
Crows and Crooked Kingdom*
Stands out amid a plethora of fairy-court fantasies . . . Complex,
nuanced characters, frank sensuality and thorn-sharp, intricate
storytelling all conspire to ensnare.
*Guardian*
Whatever a reader is looking for-heart-in-throat action, deadly
romance, double-crossing, moral complexity-this is one heck of a
ride
*Booklist*
I require book two immediately. Holly Black is the Faerie
Queen.
*Victoria Aveyard*
An enjoyable read
*SFX Magazine*
I am awarding this book 5*/5 with no hesitation - it was lively,
gripping, exciting,
and had some amazing plot twists which kept me turning the
pages
*Sammy's Shelf*
It's only a week into 2018 and I've already fallen in love with a
new author, Holly Black. I know I'm extremely late to this party,
but wow her books are good. If you like faeries but also messy and
complicated humans, trust me you'll love her!
*What Rhi Read*
Holly Black creates an enticing world that's as sinister as it is
appealing, and a heroine more than equipped to manoeuvre within.
Impossible not to enjoy. Shadowhunters fan should read this at
their earliest opportunity
*SciFi Now*
A veritable queen of dark fantasy, Holly Black spins a thrilling
tale of intrigue and magic in her newest novel. Ten years after the
faeries murdered her parents and stole her away, 17 year old Jude
is fighting to be accepted by her captors. Unmissable for fans of
Sarah J. Mass and the Grisha trilogy
*Buzzfeed UK*
This splendidly wicked and richly created story is one you won't
want to miss
*Buzzfeed*
With brave world building, complex characters and an intriguing
plot all piled into one novel, this is a huge success
*The Page Is Printed*
Fantasy adventure at its brilliant, intelligent, thought-provoking
best
*LoveReading*
In this story she has once again proved why she is known by some as
the 'Queen of Faerie because she successfully creates a dark,
twisted world inspired by the old folktales where the fae are
capricious and cruel, yet sets it alongside a modern world that
feels all too familiar
*Chrikaru Blog*
A gripping tale packed with beautiful writing, a well crafted
world, complex characters and fast paced action. The book
definitely felt like a set up for something much bigger that I
can't wait to get my hands on
*Amy Jane Alice*
Holly Black created a world of Faerie that is ruthless, cruel and
dangerous and it's so much fun to see all of that unfold over the
course of the story!
*The Caffeinated Bookworm Life*
The way Black spins the world is honestly mesmerizing. We've got
faerie courts of every kind, each as mysterious and bloody wicked
as you can possibly imagine. The creatures are varied, from pixies
to undines to goblins. She uses phrases and descriptions in the
best way possible to not only make you feel like you're actually
there, but you can practically taste the sickly sweet faerie fruits
and the dark magic in the air
*Stones of Rome*
Holly Black has a way of weaving the fantastical into reality that
few other authors manage with any real success. Whether she's
writing about vampires or faeries, Black creates worlds so real
that you risk losing yourself in them
*Wondra's World*
I really cannot recommend The Cruel Prince highly enough. If you've
read Holly's other books you'll get an extra kick out of it, but
you don't need to, as this is a separate series. I'm already dying
for book 2 and I can't believe I have to wait a year for it. I'm
not entirely sure how I'm going to cope!
*The Untitled Book Blog*
I can see why Holly is known as the Queen of Faeries. With this
book alone, I was able to see that she knows this world well and
has the ability to craft a rich and compelling story filled with
evocative details that made me feel as though I were navigating
Faerie myself. As if I could taste the sickening sweetness of the
faerie fruit and run my fingers over the embroidery of the vibrant
fabrics making up gowns for the balls. When I wasn't reading, I was
thinking about the book, the characters, the impending danger which
left me uneasy, until I had devoured it all. Just the right amount
of things are resolved, and the explosive ending leaves the perfect
set up for a sequel that could be even better than this. If, like
me, you enjoy reading about morally grey characters and how far
they are willing to go to gain power, then you should give this
book a shot. It was my first Holly Black novel and it will
certainly not be the last. I can't wait to discover what other
worlds she has created - maybe that will help with the agonising
wait for book 2
*Violette Books*
A dark and beguiling fantasy that sees how human strengths and
weaknesses can be used for good and bad. This addictive tale and
its vibrant cast of characters has hints of King Arthur's Court and
a knight's quest with a magical twist
*South Wales Evening Post*
this book knocked my socks off. Honestly, it had the perfect mix of
court intrigue, well thought-out plot twists, amazing character
development and sizzling chemistry (*swoon*)
*Chased by my Imagination*
If you love old school fairytales and a dark, twisted plot, then
you must read The Cruel Prince. I'm still amazed and cannot stop
thinking about it
*Astra Litte*
Holly Black writes beautifully, that's a fact. I was hooked from
the very first chapter until the very last sentence of the book,
this is so addictive you can't stop reading before knowing
everything. And at the end you come asking for more
*Beauty and the Bookstore*
This book is a real page turner! I was totally engrossed by the
first chapter and it gets better and better whole the way through.
I'm so sad that I've finished this book, I crave its sequel right
now
*MisLivsie*
Packed with court intrigues, vendettas and tangled loves and
lineages and betrayals
*Geek Chocolate*
This is a great start to a series and I'm now looking for other
Holly Black books to read because I love her writing style. I love
all things fey and have read numerous books in a similar setting
and this is one of my favourite
*Shutterpug*
The Cruel Prince was a refreshing read first and foremost. Void of
unnecessary YA tropes and cliche characters, it made me giddy and
reminded me of the days I could read YA fantasy without throwing
the book across my room at least once. (Maybe there is hope yet).
The story started right of the bat with gruesome murder (not a
spoiler) wasting no time with finery and capturing my attention
with an iron grip. And from there it went uphill. The pace was
steady and fast with a captivating story line. It kept me on the
edge of my seat the entirety of the time and the second half of the
book, oh my lord. It was impossible to move my eyes from my book,
even for a second!
*Bookishues*
If you're looking for an amazing book about faeries, with great
characters and amazing world building, look no further. I could
probably go on for days but I definitely recommend you pick this
up. Regardless if you've read any of Holly Black's previous works,
it won't let you down
*Midsummer Night's Read*
This book was fantastic. We were given a magical world filled with
wonder, fantasy and lots of bloodlust. This book has everything you
could need in a Young Adult novel, a strong willed heroin, an angst
filled bad boy and of course a whirlwind romance
*The Star*
an intriguing dark fantasy novel with a fascinating array of
characters
*The Owl on the Bookshelf*
This is a very clever and intricate book, and I am seriously
looking forward to more political intrigue, plotting, spying,
murders, revenge and clever ways to avoid lying in the next
installment
*Book For Thought*
Dark and twisted, this Faerie-tale kept me hooked from beginning to
end with its glorious twists and turns
*Kelly's Ramblings*
A very compelling and dramatic start to what I'm sure will be a
very successful series. Holly Black has a way of ingeniously mixing
just the right amount of action, tension, viciousness and romance
in with the fantastical. She has created a fearsome world and even
more fearsome characters. Jude is a force to be reckoned with,
humanly flawed but fierce and strong. I loved her. The only problem
now is, we have to wait until next year for the sequel. Hurry up
Holly, my mortal heart could barely take the cliffhanger ending
*Askews Newsletter*
The Cruel Prince was a surprising and fantastic read. Though I only
bought this because it was at such a good price, it has such a
complex and dark plot. I couldn't help but find myself comparing it
to Game of Thrones for expecting the unexpected
*Book Mood Reviews*
The Cruel Prince was one of the first YA fantasy books published in
2018 and whilst the whole year is still ahead of us, it's likely to
be one of the best too. The long wait for book two has already
begun.
*Culture Fly*
Jude is a brilliant, furious creature - the product of murder,
danger and brutality, strength built upon her fragility and
weaknesses as a mere mortal, easily swayed and damaged by the world
around her.
*Hux Tales*
I found this absolutely compelling, mesmerizing even, as Black
reeled me into this incredible world she created. Her imagery is
tremendously vivid, but this is definitely a book I'd love to see
played out on screen, just to see how all of the characters and the
kingdom around them look. Black masterfully weaved suspense,
intrigue, emotions, violence, and even a little romance to
fantastic effect.
*Either Sadness Or Euphoria*
I obviously loved this book. Definitely a 5/5 stars for me! It
threw so much at you and everything stuck. I loved every aspect of
this book and can't wait to get deeper into this faerie realm that
Black is building for us.
*Thrice Read*
I absolutely loved it. I found the writing rich and full of details
(not too much though) and this drew me into the world.
*Fleur’s Makeup Box*
The Cruel Prince is a dark, twisty tale of jealousy, cruelty,
betrayals and political intrigue and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
*For What It’s worth*
If you like the idea of a dark faerie young adult book, I
definitely recommend The Cruel Prince as a fulfilling read. The
story is quite unique for its genre, and the characterisation is
extremely good for young adult fiction
*Geeks Media*
Enjoyable story around a surprisingly relatable teenage drama. From
school bullies, flings and finding your own place in a crazy and
violent world, Holly Black has created an interesting new take on
the well known fae story
*A Novel Way To Move*
The writing is terrific, as is the quasi-Jacobean plotting
*New Statesman*
An exceptional achievement! It's fast paced and complex, the
characters are complicated and three dimensional, the sense of
atmosphere and detail is captivating. In fact it feels almost like
a faerie version of Game of Thrones, with level of ambiguity and
viciousness that is truly refreshing for a story in this genre. One
of the most enjoyable and immersive reading experiences of the last
twelve months
*Starburst Magazine*
This was so hyped to me that I somehow created an image in my head
of how this book would be and, honestly, you can't even comprehend
how wrong I was. Nothing was like I expected and I don't even know
how I can up with so many preconceived notions when in reality I
knew nothing about this book. But holy sh*t, do I need The Wicked
King right. Now
*Imi Reviews Books*
The storyline was without a doubt too, one of the best I've read in
awhile. It was all very enchanting with a constantly surprising
turn of events and plenty of danger and deception. I was always on
edge wondering if something major was going to happen because it
really all just came on so suddenly sometimes and I loved that.
There was never a lapse in storyline either so it was a constant
stream that made it very hard to put down since I never really had
the feeling of being tired of it. Now, like everyone else who has
read this book, I'm in for the torturous wait for the second book
and I'm so eager to get my hands on it. Just like this book the
sequel, The Wicked King, is sure to be one of the most anticipated
releases of the year in 2019
*Bookish Kirra*
I loved this story and highly recommend to anyone who likes YA
books with strong female character, snarky comments and lots of
action
*Blind Date with Books*
The Cruel Prince is a story both of faeries and political intrigue,
of magic and mind control, swords and knives and poison. It is
beautiful mix of the modern world and the magic of faerie
stories
*Library to Living Room*
What a beautifully stunning book. I can't be more excited for the
next book in the series. Wow, what a cliffhanger. So messy and so
very very delightful
*Tor's Imagination*
Full of visceral descriptions and real, interesting characters,
Holly Black's world of Faery is a brutal beast, and one that's hard
to put down
*Lipsyy*
An author always to watch out for, Holly Black's new series doesn't
disappoint... this tale of a kingdom and deadly power struggles as
seen through human eyes in asn absolute must read
*Irish Independent*
A lush, immersive experience that will delight readers who have
enjoyed The Game of Thrones where plot and counter-plot are the
norm; where little is what it seems
*Books For Keeps*
a pacey, engaging read, but with enough substance to be really
satisfying, and Black gives us delicious tidbits of larger parts of
the fairy world that I really hope will be explored later on. I'm
looking forward to the next installment
*Isabelle Marie Flynn*
I also loved how the story unfolded. Black set up her plot line
brilliantly and through well placed though not super obvious hints
you could vaguely figure out where things were going to go. It was
well crafted and still allowed room for a few surprises.I highly
recommend this fast paced and bloody read
*Northern Plunder*
The Cruel Prince kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
Jude was a really edgy, imperfect, relate-able character and I
really liked her
*Book Nerd Rambling*
Skulduggery, machinations, ruthless political maneovring, - this is
what you need from a book set in the Faerie Courts, and The Cruel
Prince delivers in spades! Featuring love, betrayal, desire and
divided loyalties, all the characters are rounded, complex
creations that feel vivid and real. The plotting is twisty and
slippery and springs surprises that the reader doesn't see coming.
A wonderful subversion of the changeling trope and the author's
best book so far
*Inis Reading Guide*
Very catchy and you want to keep on reading ... I can't wait for
the next book
*Teen Titles*
This splendidly wicked and richly created story is one you won't
want to miss
*Buzzfeed*
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