The Cruel Prince
First in the bestselling Folk of the Air trilogy. The sequels - The Wicked King and The Queen of Nothing - are the winners of/won the Goodreads YA Best Fantasy in 2019 and 2020.
Nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019. Winner of the silver INKY for best international YA book.
"A dark jewel of a book . . . intoxicating" - Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows
Of course I want to be like them. They're beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.
And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe.
One terrible morning, Jude and her sisters see their parents murdered in front of them. The terrifying assassin abducts all three girls to the world of Faerie, where Jude is installed in the royal court but mocked and tormented by the Faerie royalty for being mortal. As Jude grows older, she realises that she will need to take part in the dangerous deceptions of the fey to ever truly belong.
But the stairway to power is fraught with shadows and betrayal. And looming over all is the infuriating, arrogant and charismatic Prince Cardan . . .
Dramatic and thrilling fantasy blends seamlessly with enthralling storytelling to create a fully realised and seductive world, brimful of magic and romance.
Review
Stands out amid a plethora of fairy-court fantasies . . . Complex, nuanced characters, frank sensuality and thorn-sharp, intricate storytelling all conspire to ensnare. ― Guardian
Whatever a reader is looking for-heart-in-throat action, deadly romance, double-crossing, moral complexity-this is one heck of a ride ― Booklist
I require book two immediately. Holly Black is the Faerie Queen. ― Victoria Aveyard
An enjoyable read ― SFX Magazine
I am awarding this book 5*/5 with no hesitation - it was lively, gripping, exciting,
and had some amazing plot twists which kept me turning the pages ― Sammy's Shelf
It's only a week into 2018 and I've already fallen in love with a new author, Holly Black. I know I'm extremely late to this party, but wow her books are good. If you like faeries but also messy and complicated humans, trust me you'll love her! ― What Rhi Read
Holly Black creates an enticing world that's as sinister as it is appealing, and a heroine more than equipped to manoeuvre within. Impossible not to enjoy. Shadowhunters fan should read this at their earliest opportunity ― SciFi Now
A veritable queen of dark fantasy, Holly Black spins a thrilling tale of intrigue and magic in her newest novel. Ten years after the faeries murdered her parents and stole her away, 17 year old Jude is fighting to be accepted by her captors. Unmissable for fans of Sarah J. Mass and the Grisha trilogy ― Buzzfeed UK
This splendidly wicked and richly created story is one you won't want to miss ― Buzzfeed
With brave world building, complex characters and an intriguing plot all piled into one novel, this is a huge success ― The Page Is Printed
Fantasy adventure at its brilliant, intelligent, thought-provoking best ― LoveReading
In this story she has once again proved why she is known by some as the 'Queen of Faerie because she successfully creates a dark, twisted world inspired by the old folktales where the fae are capricious and cruel, yet sets it alongside a modern world that feels all too familiar ― Chrikaru Blog
A gripping tale packed with beautiful writing, a well crafted world, complex characters and fast paced action. The book definitely felt like a set up for something much bigger that I can't wait to get my hands on ― Amy Jane Alice
Holly Black created a world of Faerie that is ruthless, cruel and dangerous and it's so much fun to see all of that unfold over the course of the story! ― The Caffeinated Bookworm Life
About the Author
Podrobnosti
| Autor |
Holly Black |
|---|---|
| Vydavatel |
Hot Key Books |
| Jazyk | anglicky |
| Vazba | měkká |
| Počet stran | 400 |
| Formát | 12,9 × 19,8 cm |
| EAN | 9781471407277 |
| Rok vydání | 2018 |
| Edice |
Sci-fi, fantasy, horor Young Adult |
Autor
Holly Black
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