The Cruel Prince: the Folk Of the air Series (Book 1)

By (author)Holly Black

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Jude, a mortal girl in Faerie, must navigate a treacherous court and earn her place among the cruelly beautiful Fae. Caught in political intrigue and danger, her ambition sets her on a path to power and vengeance.

In The Cruel Prince, Holly Black transports readers to the perilous world of Faerie, where mortal Jude Duarte and her sisters live after their parents’ murder. Jude craves power and acceptance among the immortal Fae, who despise humans. Her ambitions lead her into the tangled web of court politics, secrets, and betrayal, especially involving Prince Cardan, her tormentor and unexpected ally. With lush world-building, morally complex characters, and a plot brimming with intrigue and tension, Black weaves a dark and captivating tale of ambition, resilience, and revenge, setting the stage for an enthralling fantasy trilogy.