The Cruel Prince

Jude is seven years old when her parents are murdered and she is taken to live in the dangerous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, she desperately wants to belong despite being a mortal in a world that despises humans. She must defy the wicked Prince Cardan and face severe consequences to secure her place at court. As she becomes entangled in palace intrigue and deception, she discovers a hidden capacity for bloodshed and survival. Her growing influence helps her navigate a web of betrayals that threaten the entire faerie kingdom.

by Holly Black

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers · First published 2018 · 400 pages