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By Holly Black

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The Cruel Prince by Holly Black is a dark beginning to the Folk of the Air series, ideal for readers looking for "Holly Black books in order" or "young adult fantasy with fae romance." The novel revolves around Jude Duarte, a human girl kidnapped to reside in the dangerous realm of Elfhame after her parents are brutally killed by a faerie general. Brought up among the fey, Jude is reminded she doesn't fit in at all times, most of all by Prince Cardan, the abusive and arrogant youngest son of the High King. Despite the continuous torment and danger, Jude sets her mind on proving herself and acquiring power within the faerie world, even if it is at the expense of becoming entangled in palace politics and fatal schemes. As betrayals accumulate and tensions grow, Jude learns that to win in Elfhame is not just a matter of courage—it takes brutal intelligence. Holly Black presents a darkly captivating world with twisted loyalties, magical politics, and passion. The Cruel Prince blends fantasy, political intrigue, and enemies-to-lovers romance to produce an engaging tale that captures readers' attention from the beginning. With its intricate moral characters and suspenseful turns of plot, it lays the groundwork for an engrossing trilogy that has earned a beloved place in YA fantasy readers' hearts.