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Aug 15, 2019
krista ☽✧
rated it
really liked it
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Shelves:
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“Desire is an odd thing. As soon as it’s sated, it transmutes. If we receive golden thread, we desire the golden needle.”
“Nice things don’t happen in storybooks. Or when they do happen, something bad happens next. Because otherwise the story would be boring, and no one would read it.”
first read ;August 2019 , re-read ; May 2020 in order to prepare to read queen of nothing
OKAY SO YOU MUST READ THIS TRIOLOGY IF ;
- you want morally grey Charracters 👀
- you want enemies too lovers
- you want ...more
“Nice things don’t happen in storybooks. Or when they do happen, something bad happens next. Because otherwise the story would be boring, and no one would read it.”
first read ;August 2019 , re-read ; May 2020 in order to prepare to read queen of nothing
OKAY SO YOU MUST READ THIS TRIOLOGY IF ;
- you want morally grey Charracters 👀
- you want enemies too lovers
- you want ...more
Mar 18, 2021
Anushka
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
favorites,
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fantasy,
strong-female-leads,
fantasy-series,
buddy-read,
lgbtq,
read-in-2021,
fae
**Warning: This review may contain spoilers**
When you think "fairie", you think of little pixies, magic, beauty, people with pretty pink butterfly wings, charms and happiness.
This is the kind of fairie story I thought I would like. What I didn't know was that I'll read a book where the fae are terrible creatures- cruel, bloodthirstly, power-hungry, manipulating, wicked- and actually enjoy it.
The Cruel Prince is one of those books that deserve the hype, for real.
The book, as everyone knows, fol ...more
When you think "fairie", you think of little pixies, magic, beauty, people with pretty pink butterfly wings, charms and happiness.
This is the kind of fairie story I thought I would like. What I didn't know was that I'll read a book where the fae are terrible creatures- cruel, bloodthirstly, power-hungry, manipulating, wicked- and actually enjoy it.
The Cruel Prince is one of those books that deserve the hype, for real.
The book, as everyone knows, fol ...more
My last book for 2020!!!
Okay, i honestly don't know if i should rate this 4 or 5 stars (but yeah, 5 stars for now XD)
This book is a page-turner and i love how morally grey the characters are. I also have a moment that i'll stop reading and just stare at the wall for a second, just to process what happened lol.
Overall it was a very good read:))) ...more
Okay, i honestly don't know if i should rate this 4 or 5 stars (but yeah, 5 stars for now XD)
This book is a page-turner and i love how morally grey the characters are. I also have a moment that i'll stop reading and just stare at the wall for a second, just to process what happened lol.
Overall it was a very good read:))) ...more
~~~2 stars~~~
Wow. I thought I loved this book. I thought I did. I tried to love it the same way that I did before. What happened? I'm concerned about my ability to like books after rereading them. Great. I'm just going to move on to the actual review before I implode.
The Characters
Jude:
Yeah, no. I hated Jude with all my being. She was supposed to be the strong and badass MC and she just wasn't. She just felt weak and annoying the entire time. I was fumbling my way through a mess of b ...more
Wow. I thought I loved this book. I thought I did. I tried to love it the same way that I did before. What happened? I'm concerned about my ability to like books after rereading them. Great. I'm just going to move on to the actual review before I implode.
The Characters
Jude:
Yeah, no. I hated Jude with all my being. She was supposed to be the strong and badass MC and she just wasn't. She just felt weak and annoying the entire time. I was fumbling my way through a mess of b ...more
I can’t deny I enjoyed this book a lot and was surprised from everything that happened 😂
3.5 Stars
- The main characters were written very well. I loved Jude from page one. Her development subtly progresses throughout the book which makes it more authentic. The author doesn’t develop Cardan but rather fleshes him out throughout the book which makes sense to the role he plays. He comes off as very tropey at the start, but later on, you will start seeing him in more of a humane light. Taran on the other hand was a character I hated and the author did a very good job at making me hate h ...more
- The main characters were written very well. I loved Jude from page one. Her development subtly progresses throughout the book which makes it more authentic. The author doesn’t develop Cardan but rather fleshes him out throughout the book which makes sense to the role he plays. He comes off as very tropey at the start, but later on, you will start seeing him in more of a humane light. Taran on the other hand was a character I hated and the author did a very good job at making me hate h ...more
4/5 stars
Broad thoughts:
Honestly, I was kind of disappointed in this book. I had heard so many good things about it and was so excited to read it, that it really just let me down. It felt like an average enemies to lovers fae fantasy when I wanted so much more.
Despite that, this was a really good book! I loved the political intrigue, the characters, the world, pretty much just everything. Jude has been added to the list of my fictional girlfriends. I really loved seeing her be a spy and navigat ...more
Broad thoughts:
Honestly, I was kind of disappointed in this book. I had heard so many good things about it and was so excited to read it, that it really just let me down. It felt like an average enemies to lovers fae fantasy when I wanted so much more.
Despite that, this was a really good book! I loved the political intrigue, the characters, the world, pretty much just everything. Jude has been added to the list of my fictional girlfriends. I really loved seeing her be a spy and navigat ...more
I didn't think I enjoyed it as much as everyone else. It was a fine read, and I'd like to continue with the next one, but I'm not begging for it because I haven't yet developed a strong bond with the characters. I also didn't agree with so many of the main character's decisions, but that's what made it entertaining and a little edgy.
With variable pacing and characters, the novel started strong, went weakly, peaked, and then fell completely flat at the end. The writing was well written. The novel ...more
With variable pacing and characters, the novel started strong, went weakly, peaked, and then fell completely flat at the end. The writing was well written. The novel ...more
Hmmmm did I read something from my neverending TBR? Or even do one of my many pieces of homework? Or did I re-read The Cruel Prince in less than a day?
This is my second time reading, first time review. The first time, I rated it 4.5. I think because it took a lot of time to establish the world and Jude and her sisters’ life and role within it. However, re-reading it, I see how that was necessary and it didn’t bother me nearly as much.
Jude is such a badass. Near the ending I can picture it from ...more
This is my second time reading, first time review. The first time, I rated it 4.5. I think because it took a lot of time to establish the world and Jude and her sisters’ life and role within it. However, re-reading it, I see how that was necessary and it didn’t bother me nearly as much.
Jude is such a badass. Near the ending I can picture it from ...more
I really like the cruel prince and I think that I am going to be a fan of Holly Black when I finish the series. I really like Jude. She is a very strong and smart protagonist. The whole story is from Jude's point of view. In the beginning I found Cardan charming but annoying at the same time. In the end I loved him. LOLLL. I SHIP THEM SO BAD!!1
...more
I love this book so much 😩.. with all the unexpected twists and stuffs , the book kept me hooked the entire time !
Cardan: <3333
Jude : Crazy bold ass
Overall this book deserves the five stars !!
I’m definitely coming back with a full review soon !✌️
Cardan: <3333
Jude : Crazy bold ass
Overall this book deserves the five stars !!
I’m definitely coming back with a full review soon !✌️
Jan 08, 2019
♥Milica♥
marked it as to-read
Jan 20, 2019
Shawna Finnigan
marked it as to-read
Mar 16, 2019
love_yourshelf
added it
Dec 24, 2020
kei
is currently reading it
Jul 18, 2020
~farnia
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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Nov 10, 2021
DrSara
marked it as to-read
😌😅☺️🤨🤗🥱😧
And that is my review
Ta da!
Ps. Cardan, we love him and he’s mine
Thank you
Goodbye
And that is my review
Ta da!
Ps. Cardan, we love him and he’s mine
Thank you
Goodbye
