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The Cruel Prince

The Folk of the Air, Book 1

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The Cruel Prince

By: Holly Black
Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly
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The start of a thrilling new fantasy series from best-selling author Holly Black about a mortal girl who finds herself caught in a dangerous web of royal faerie intrigue.

Of course I want to be like them. They're beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever. And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe.

One terrible morning, Jude and her sisters see their parents murdered in front of them. The terrifying assassin abducts all three girls to the world of Faerie, where Jude is installed in the royal court but mocked and tormented by the Faerie royalty for being mortal. As Jude grows older, she realises that she will need to take part in the dangerous deceptions of the fey to ever truly belong. But the stairway to power is fraught with shadows and betrayal. And looming over all is the infuriating, arrogant and charismatic Prince Cardan.

Dramatic and thrilling fantasy blends seamlessly with enthralling storytelling to create a fully realised and seductive world, brim-full of magic and romance.

©2018 Holly Black (P)2018 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Romantasy Royalty Science Fiction & Fantasy
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was good but the music annoyed me during the prologue and epilog and at the beginning of book 2

good

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absolutely loved it can't wait for the second one to come out. Def's team Jude

love it

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The world, the story. It's all so immersive. The narrative is amazing too. she does an amazing job at the inside of Jude's head. Although there were plot points I picked out, I still thoroughly enjoyed this book.

I loved it

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I love a story with a strong female lead. This one did feel a little slow & maybe little teen but I do like the story and will definitely be going onto book 2.

Going onto book 2

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I LOVE this story so much and the narration was absolute BLISS! Highly recommend to everyone who loves stabby FMCs and romantic tension with plotting.

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