The Folk of the Air · 2018
The Cruel Prince
by Holly Black
Jude wants power in a faerie court that would rather see her bleed. Cardan is the prince in the way. Come for the fae pull. Stay only if you want something dark and closed door.
The Cruel Prince spice level
Darkness
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The Cruel Prince trigger warnings
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What is the spice level of The Cruel Prince?
The Cruel Prince spice level is 1 of 5 (Embers). Closed door, or almost. Darkness is a separate score: 3 of 5 (Dark).
What are the The Cruel Prince trigger warnings?
Graphic: none flagged. Moderate: Violence, Bullying. Minor: Political intrigue. These are shelf-level flags for the lane, not a scene list. Read the author's own note.
Who is The Cruel Prince for?
For a reader who wants fae romance, a couple, spice at embers and darkness at dark. This shelf flags the ending as happy for now. Not for anyone skipping the warnings.
What should I read if I liked The Cruel Prince?
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Does The Cruel Prince have a happy ending?
This shelf flags the ending as Happy for now. We only mark an ending when we are willing to stand behind it. Blank on other books is not a verdict. Confirm before you read if spoilers matter. The scale is explained on /how-we-rate.
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