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A review by bandysbooks
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was an interesting enough start that I’ll read the second book, but if the second book isn’t better, I likely won’t continue. Definitely not as good as the hype on social media.
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Torture, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Not sure exactly how to list this, but at one point the MC is drugged and forced to do humiliating things.