The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Power is seductive. Cruelty is currency.

The Cruel Prince launches a dark, glittering fantasy series set in the treacherous world of Faerie, where beauty hides brutality and survival demands ruthlessness. After being taken to live among the fae, mortal Jude Duarte is determined to earn her place—no matter the cost—even as she becomes entangled with Prince Cardan, whose cruelty masks far deeper danger.

Holly Black delivers sharp political intrigue, morally gray characters, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension wrapped in lush, dangerous world-building. This is a fantasy where ambition matters more than mercy—and power is never given freely.

Perfect for readers who love:
• fae fantasy
• political intrigue
• enemies-to-lovers tension
• morally gray characters
• dark, immersive worlds

Format: Paperback