THE CRUEL PRINCE🫅🫅🫅
Dear Valued Customers,
We are immensely grateful for your unwavering support and loyalty to our store. As a token of our appreciation, we're thrilled to present you with "The Cruel Prince," a captivating tale of magic, intrigue, and resilience.
Just like the characters in this enchanting story, your support has been the driving force behind our journey. Your commitment to our store is truly inspiring, and we want you to know that your presence is as magical as the world within these pages.
"The Cruel Prince" is a story of overcoming challenges, navigating a world of complexities, and finding strength in the face of adversity – much like the journey we've shared with you. Your subscription and support have woven a narrative of success and growth for us, and we are proud to have you as a part of our story.
As you delve into the pages of this tale, remember that you, our cherished customers, hold a special place in our hearts. Your positive impression and satisfaction are our utmost priorities, and we are dedicated to ensuring your experience with us remains as enchanting as the world Holly Black has created.
Thank you for being the real magic in our story. We look forward to continuing this incredible journey together.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Moh Dido
"The Cruel Prince" is a young adult fantasy novel written by Holly Black. It is the first book in the "Folk of the Air" series, followed by "The Wicked King" and "The Queen of Nothing." The book was published in 2018 and quickly gained popularity for its immersive world-building, complex characters, and intriguing plot.
The story follows Jude Duarte, a mortal girl, who along with her twin sister Taryn and their older sister Vivienne, is taken to the land of Elfhame after witnessing the murder of their parents. In Elfhame, the world is divided between the mortal and faerie realms, and political intrigue, deception, and danger abound.
The titular "Cruel Prince" refers to Prince Cardan, the youngest and most enigmatic son of the High King of Elfhame. Jude finds herself entangled in the complex and often brutal politics of the faerie court, navigating a treacherous world where power struggles and betrayal are commonplace. As a mortal in a world of magical beings, Jude faces numerous challenges and threats to her survival.
The novel explores themes of power, ambition, and the lengths one is willing to go to in order to belong. Holly Black weaves a tale of political machinations, forbidden romance, and the quest for identity. The characters are morally complex, and the narrative is full of twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
"The Cruel Prince" has been praised for its lush and vivid prose, as well as its ability to subvert traditional fairy tale tropes. It has resonated with readers for its dark and immersive storytelling, creating a captivating and enchanting world. The success of the book has solidified Holly Black's reputation as a skilled storyteller in the fantasy genre.
Product details
- Publisher : Hot Key Books; 1st edition (8 Oct. 2020)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 1471409945
- ISBN-13 : 978-1471409943
- Reading age : 14 years and up
- Dimensions : 20.7 x 2.4 x 29 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 14,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 25 in Fairy Tales & Folklore for Young Adults
- 69 in Dark Fantasy for Young Adults
- 89 in Fantasy & Supernatural Mysteries & Thrillers for Young Adults
- Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of speculative and fantasy novels, short stories, and comics. She has been a finalist for an Eisner and a Lodestar Award, and the recipient of the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula, and a Newbery Honor. She has sold over 26 million books worldwide, her work has been translated into over 30 languages and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library.