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The Cruel Prince is the first novel in Holly Black's The Folk of the Air series, published in January 2018 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. It follows Jude Duarte, a mortal girl raised alongside her sisters in the treacherous faerie court of Elfhame after the murder of her parents. The story centers on her struggle for status and survival in a court that despises mortals, particularly her rivalry with Prince Cardan. The YA fantasy novel was a bestseller and was followed by The Wicked King (2019) and The Queen of Nothing (2019).
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What is the main premise of The Cruel Prince by Holly Black?
The story follows Jude Duarte, a mortal girl who is forced to live in the treacherous, magical High Court of Elfhame after her parents are murdered. To survive the cruel politics of the faeries, she must learn to outwit the royal family, particularly the wicked Prince Cardan.
Is The Cruel Prince appropriate for young adult readers?
Yes, it is categorized as a Young Adult (YA) fantasy novel, though it contains darker themes of violence, betrayal, and political maneuvering. Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, it is tailored for teens but is widely popular among adult fantasy readers as well.
Who is Prince Cardan in The Cruel Prince?
Prince Cardan is the youngest, cruellest son of the High King of Elfhame, and he serves as the primary antagonist and romantic lead in the novel. His bullying relationship with Jude Duarte evolves throughout the story, eventually becoming a central focus of The Folk of the Air series.
How many books are in The Folk of the Air series?
The Folk of the Air series consists of a main trilogy: The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, and The Queen of Nothing, along with a companion novella called How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories. The Cruel Prince, released in January 2018, kicks off this highly popular faerie saga.
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