The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air #1)

Favorite Quotes…

“I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe.”

“Because they could kill you!” “They better,” I say to her. “Because anything less than that isn’t going to work.”

“He’s flint, you’re tinder.”"

“Most of all, I hate you because I think of you. Often. It’s disgusting, and I can’t stop.”

“Faeries make up for their inability to lie with a panoply of deceptions and cruelties. Twisted words, pranks, omissions, riddles, scandals, not to mention their revenges upon one another for ancient, half-remembered slights. Storms are less fickle than they are, seas less capricious.”

“I want to win. I do not yearn to be their equal. In my heart, I yearn to best them.”

“What they don’t realize is this: Yes, they frighten me, but I have always been scared, since the day I got here. I was raised by the man who murdered my parents, reared in a land of monsters. I live with that fear, let it settle into my bones, and ignore it.”

“Nice things don’t happen in storybooks,” Taryn says. “Or when they do happen, something bad happens next. Because otherwise the story would be boring, and no one would read it.”

by Holly Black

4 out of 5 stars

Holly Black's “The Cruel Prince” is a captivating and atmospheric read that will transport you to another world. The story follows Jude Duarte, a mortal girl who is taken to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie after her parents are murdered. Ten years later, Jude is determined to prove herself to the faerie and find a place where she belongs.

Jude is a complex and intriguing protagonist. She is intelligent, resourceful, and fiercely determined. She is also willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals, even if it means bending the rules or making enemies. Jude's journey from outsider to power player is both compelling and inspiring.

“The Cruel Prince” is a bit of a twisted story, but it is also beautifully written and full of intricate characters. Black does a masterful job of creating a world that is both enchanting and dangerous. The faerie court is a place of political intrigue, betrayal, and violence. But it is also a place of magic and wonder.

Black's writing is lyrical and evocative, and she brings the world of Faerie to life in vivid detail. The characters are complex and well-developed, and their relationships are both nuanced and believable. The plot is fast-paced and suspenseful, with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.

In addition to being a thrilling adventure, “The Cruel Prince” is also a book that deals with elaborate themes such as identity, belonging, and power. Jude is a mortal girl living in a world of faerie, constantly struggling to find her place. She is determined to prove herself, but she must also be careful not to lose herself in the process.

Jude's journey is one of self-discovery. She learns to embrace her own strengths and weaknesses, and she comes to understand that she does not need to change who she is in order to be accepted. She also learns that power is not always what it seems, and that it is important to use it wisely.

One of the things that makes “The Cruel Prince” such a compelling read is its vast collection of characters. Jude is a fascinating protagonist, and her relationship with Cardan, the cruel and unpredictable prince to the faerie throne, is both passionate and volatile. Cardan is a thorny character in his own right. He is both drawn to and repelled by Jude, and he is constantly struggling to find his place in the world.

The other characters in the book are also well-developed and interesting. Madoc, Jude's adoptive father, is a powerful and ambitious warlord. Taryn and Vivienne, Jude's sisters, are both struggling to find their own way in the world.

“The Cruel Prince” is a truly unique and unforgettable read. It is a romantic fantasy novel that will keep you on your toes until the very end. It is a story about love, power, and betrayal.

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