The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (The Folk of the Air #1)

Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold.

Enter the decadent, dangerous world of Elfhame in The Cruel Prince, the darkly enchanting first book in Holly Black’s bestselling The Folk of the Air series. When mortal girl Jude Duarte is ripped from her world and thrust into the treacherous High Court of Faerie, survival means playing a game ruled by deception, cruelty, and ambition.

Raised alongside the fae who despise her, Jude is determined not just to fit in—but to rise in power. Especially when it means outwitting the wickedly beautiful and arrogant Prince Cardan, who both torments and fascinates her.

A masterclass in dark fantasy, fae intrigue, and enemies-to-lovers tension, The Cruel Prince is a must-have for readers who crave morally grey characters, political backstabbing, and intoxicating romance.

Features:

Court intrigue, betrayal & fae magic

Strong, complex female lead

Slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance

Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, ACOTAR, and The Shadows Between Us

Series: Book 1 of The Folk of the Air trilogy
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy / Dark Fantasy Romance