The Cruel Prince Non Spoiler Review!

[@anna_lytical]

the prince?? is her nemesis?? they have a rivalry?? *SNIFF SNIFF* i smell the enemies to lovers trope coming in

[@booknook127]

Yes Mam

[@saraaa_14.a]

For me its more like: Enemies - forced allies - tentative of friendship - betrayal - even worse enemies - lovers

[@audrey8559]

The most interresting thing in this book is the characterization of Jude, I mean she is human in the world of Fairie, and she is not really good, she is not really evil too. It's just the perfect définition for a human character, she is not à perfect character and it made her really attractive. The balance in her characterization is perfect and she doesn't look like some stock and flat character. I hope Vivienne and Taryn will be more developed in the other book, especially Vivienne which looks like so lovely!

[@evakmohns5363]

honestly, I love her thinking process, very interesting character.

[@rupojasengupta4398]

IKRRRRRR, like not only that, she also becomes a perfect example, as to how Humans have managed to stay at the top of the chain, despite much savage beasts existing.....She had that intelligence, and that artfully manipulative mind that makes a human dangerous, but she also had a fear of being the weaker one that kept her grounded.....one of the biggest reasons why she was able literally weave a tale out of every character, is because of how she is never Overconfident, no matter how perfect her plan is....she also isn't like other human characters who are so sex deprived that they swoon over the main lead since day one. No, SHE pulled the strings on the MAIN LEAD unlike in EVERY OTHER YA books

[@squibmis8381]

When I first saw the book I thought it was gonna be a love story between Jude and Cardan I still want that to happen

[@zheen9653]

squib mis it will happen in the second book

[@colby.lifts08]

have u read the whole series

[@parmidaparsaei1375]

@@zheen9653 in the wicked king?

[@ashleymgamoungounga4152]

@@parmidaparsaei1375 yes

[@sofía-y4x3q]

I loved how Jude's characterization was. I am the same age as her and I found so nice that she was having mental breakdowns or panic attacks before doing dangerous things (not because of her suffering, but because when you have the same age as the main character you wonder how it would feel going through the same things). It felt as if I was reading an actual teenager. Some YA writers put oblivious teenagers to do a lot of things without panicking and it's just so fake lmao. Plus the mental illness rep was very well done so I really can't wait to see what she's going to do next.

[@sarangisathyan3558]

Ikr! That was one thing that I loved the most about the book. The strong female character, but she has her fears and anxiety and how she has to act strong and powerful or else she will not be taken serious. It's like I could relate so much. Fake it till you make it! 😂

[@rljcook1989]

Yay! I also loved it! I was scared because I was so excited for An Enchantment of Ravens, and i was so disappointed. So I was worried for another fae book, but The Cruel Prince was very good.

[@soniatrejo3741]

Im currently reading it and Im amazed how good of a book it is, I meant to read it years ago but Im just so happy Im reading right now, and your review was the best ^^

[@Raven-rv9ge]

I loved the cruel prince it was brilliant i loved it so much i am like you it is killing me to wait for the second one I got mine as a advance arc and flow through it. I am buying the physical copy on Friday and was lucky enough to have a signed copy....I can not wait

[@v.dargain1678]

A signed copy . Lucky you . Signed copies always give me a sense of pride to read , especially if they're personalized .

[@eeshitadeepta7289]

How do you and jesse upload at exactly the same time? It's a miracle.

[@louisebrown3178]

I am not only new to this channel, but new to the book reviewing community on KZbin! I never stopped to think there’d be one, but I’m glad I came across it because I really want to start reading more books, specifically fantasy! After just finishing Kingdom of Ash, I heard of this one and wanted to check out what people thought! Glad I did, I’m BURSTING to read it! Subscribed!

[@deliaiannalfo5160]

You are so eloquent, it's always such a pleasure to watch your reviews.

[@May-kt3dj]

I literally read this in this month (february 2019) and I'm so drop dead in love, and THEN I discover that the book came out a YEAR ago?! AND THAT THERE IS A SEQUEL?! my life just got better than better

[@squibmis8381]

May what’s the squeal name ?

[@c.d.6736]

I think I'll wait until the next books are out before starting the serie, I don't want to suffer through the wait of another sequel 😄 (looking at you ToG7 👀)

[@BabyGrill103]

Claire D. Good choice honestly

[@elastrorey5722]

I feel like the King stepped down just to see his many children fighting for the crown. You know, for the fun of it. I didn't read the book, but will definitely check it out once it's out in my country.

[@chaotics8907]

Honestly, he's just useless and dumb. I've read the book and the king is just stupid. He's easily manipulated and tricked. He can't see through the cruelties of fae even though HE IS FAE. And he think conversation will stop assassination. He's just so dumb and stupid and ignorant, especially towards Cardan. Like they have no interation but he still shunned Cardan. Idk he ran elfhame. Like he does nothing but be paranoid and speaking in a FaThErLy tone.

[@Riti452]

I ENJOYED THIS BOOK SO, SO MUCH AAHHHH

[@devilovesdevil]

There is a specific part without spoiling that gave me Red Wedding vibes and i had to listen to the song that plays in thats scene while reading. I love the book so much I read it in two days haha and to see the connection to A Modern Faerie tale and The Darkest Part of the Forest had me geeking out haha I felt the world grew large in this story. I felt Jude was very nicely layered and i gelg her frustrations of being let down in ways and gaining power and betrayals

[@Jacqueline8]

I really enjoyed this book and I think your perspective was very fair. I personally liked Jude’s attitude and enjoyed that ugliness about her character that not many readers considered ideal. I didn’t know what to expect from Jude throughout the book

[@kaylaford9983]

Regan! Please do a spoiler review of your thoughts! I just finished this as well and I need to talk about it with someone... haha

[@horrorqueerx]

I really enjoyed it! I was a little underwhelmed with the development of some of the side characters, but I most definitely will pick up the sequels.

[@marianoussi1968]

I really love your reviews! I mean I wanted to read that book for a long time but your enthusiasm and arguments made me want to start reading it IMMEDIATELY. Keep up the amazing work!😊❤

[@megreads7232]

This was my first Holly Black novel! I loved it!! So excited for this series to continue! Loved your in-depth review about the world & characters!

[@stephanierileymua]

This is exactly what I needed to see if I needed to purchase the trilogy or not! Thanks darling just ordered it xx

[@fruitycola5090]

was it worth it??

[@LesReadBooks]

You definitely made me want to read it and I had absolutely no interest before. :)

[@hi.1747]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK SERIES ITS TIED AT FIRST PLACE WITH SIX OF CROWS. JUDE IS MY MFKING QUEEN

[@tessavery2151]

This has been getting so much hype! I can't wait to read it!

[@car5522]

The first quarter or the third of the book I was kind of disappointed but after that? It was FLIPPIN amazing. I read it in a day and no regret (Although I have finals tommorow) and I was unbelievably surprised about how stuff happened. Oof. (Also does anybody get feverish when they read a whole book in one go? Because every time I do that I get feverish and hot and feel kind of drunk...)

[@WorldOfBriMarie123]

Definitely going to be picking this up! I've heard great things from a lot of people who often share my reading tastes. Hoping I'll enjoy it 🤞

[@laurenmoffett4421]

I finished it 2 days ago and none of my favorite booktubers had posted a video about it but now you have!!!!!!!!!

[@HollyByGollyBooks]

The excitement I have for reading this booooooooook!!!!!!!!! I'm always apprehensive about hyped books, but everyone so far has said it owns up to the hype so I'm really excited!! :) I am excited to see this new perspective on a fae world where she's going to school and everything, every fae book I've read has not even included schook or anything so very different!

[@latteslipglossandliteratur6736]

I am currently reading this and have been nervous *because* of how hyped it is. I'm off to a slow start because its been hard switching from reading contemporaries to this. But I enjoyed your review so I'm hopeful!

[@Courtneylashawn]

Lattes, Lip Gloss, and Literature the book took forever to pick up imo nothing really happened until towards the end of the book

[@latteslipglossandliteratur6736]

courtney that's discouraging

[@v.dargain1678]

Excellent review Regan ! You have totally convinced me . I bought the book .

[@midnightrose6868]

This was a five star read for me as well Reagan! I loved this book so much! I’m also one of those rare unicorns that thought that the ACOTAR trilogy was absolute garbage, and felt like The Cruel Prince was the answer to every single complaint I had about the ACOTAR trilogy. Also, get hyped the second book is called The Wicked King and the third book is called The Queen of Nothing! Aaaah! So excited for the next two books. :)

[@MariaMightReadThat]

So excited to read it! I've heard nothing but great things from absolutely everyone.

[@shezubair]

Reading it right now. IT IS BLOODY AMAZING

[@lorenamunne125]

I read the book it was amazing. I was reading it today and i saw that Narcissa’s name is now Nicasia and now i feel like i’m going crazy because i really thought her name was Narcissa.😅

[@sarahdobeknitting]

I really like to see what others think of this book, because I absolutely disliked it. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I guess that’s what intrigues me more to find out what others think. Have been scrolling through reviews for this book on yt and just trying to find out if it really is just me or if there are others who share my opinion.

[@steveschiely5783]

Great reviewer you are - nice speaking voice - I am sold - going to get "Cruel Prince"!

[@dreamworldwithdiya]

I loved the cruel prince book I mean I like jude a lot cuz she both good and bad and also she is a easy to relate to person. I also like vivi a lot and want to know more about her.

[@cierramiddleton8276]

The first few chapters I didn't like but then I got into it and couldn't put it down till I finished it

[@cozyambiencestudio]

Sold! I wasn't going to read this book, but this sounds like perfection.

[@karlawhite9285]

If you haven’t read Tithe, valiant, and Ironside by holly Black; you’re missing out. I read them back in high school, bus still love to reread them now. Holly Black is one of my favorite authors.

[@Lillyan18]

I liked that the whole book is unpredictable. I just cant wait for the second to come out!

[@laurenstobb7453]

Can't wait to read this. My copy is supposed to arrive tomorrow!

[@Expelliarbooks]

I haven’t read anything by Holly since the Spiderwick Chronicles yeaaaars ago and just started this one today! Sooo looking forward to getting into it! Loved the review ❤️ I can feel one coming on when I’ve finished it too!

[@ilsenleon2378]

I cannot wait to discuss this book! I loved it a lot and I can’t wait to discuss the events! What time is the live show again? Great review, Regan!

[@carys7417]

I read it in a day when it came out and I am now so upset I have to wait so long for the next one 😩

[@jimimilan5376]

I've never read a fae book, and I'm really interested in this book. I've never read any of Holly Black either, so this is all new to me.

[@zetch972]

How was it in the end?

[@evareads2817]

I really want to read The Cruel Prince and I hope it is in my Fairyloot this month!!:D

[@GuellouzShems]

I really REAAALLY wanna read it now 😍❤

[@kendallm8331]

Is The Cruel Prince a good first Holly Black book or should I start with another one of her books?

[@alyssacalloway3793]

Kendall Kiwi start with the darkest part of the forest

[@ileaween]

Start with Tithe.

[@LanLan1920]

Not necessary but start with Tithe and Ironside, because the main characters in that series show up in The Cruel Prince and it adds so much to the reading experience!

[@laurenmoffett4421]

lan_lan which characters?

[@june9626]

i am excited and at the same time very nervous to read it since i heard some mix review but still bought it since it is very interesting story great review

[@novelsandhops8284]

This book sounds amazing!! I can't wait to read it! Great review Regan!

[@KuroiAiren5]

So my first ever Fey series was the Iron Fey series. I LOVED it (though I haven’t read the last book which is told from a different story from the first 4 books, I don’t wanna give any spoilers but yea, I love it still to not want to finish it *cries*). It had a Romeo and Juliet vibe but not really. The fey are nastier than this book but I just loved the whole story since it had action, likable characters, and a semi-ok heroine. Then I read Acotar series and I fell in love with the fey all over again. Then I read this book and I feel like something is lacking. Maybe because I would like to read something to what I’ve read before regarding the fey, I’m not sure. I’m actually hyped for the 2nd book to see how everything unfolds since it left on a pretty nice cliffhanger (totally my opinion). It was slow until 3/3 of the book but I liked seeing how different this heroine was from the fey series I’ve read before. It’s quite refreshing to see how the romance wasn’t insta (still not sure that they will actually fall in love but I hope so, this is why I bought the book) and I’d like to see how Carden.....grows? Is that the right word? All in all, I liked it. Not as much as my past reads of fey but enough to want to buy the next book :3

[@alyssabrown-carleton6173]

I liked the book. It was slow getting into it but when I got to about the middle that's when it picked up and I was hooked

[@fallswifties]

Can it be read as a stand alone or do I have to read the other two? 😭

[@aprilross1980]

This book was awesome. I am hoping there is a sequel........

[@finny1235]

i remeber reading a review for this book and like the person gave away a major spolier like it was like just reviewing and BAM spoiler so upset

[@tulexia8841]

The bookset is arriving today lmao soo exciteddd

[@Phantom_Fireside]

... I will have a copy of it with me... Haven't read it yet... Will be doing so asap

[@licherally212]

I looved this book! Especially Jude, she was such am amazing and interesting protag.

[@frizzlefry176]

You should check out Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clark if you like that kind of world/setting One of my favorite books of all time.

[@zombiedolfie]

Yay I loved this book mainly because I love fae and the darkest part of the forest is one of my favorite books so happy that some of the characters were in this book 💖

[@clairabellefeidler4394]

You might like the iron day series! It has a similar plot line to this book but different elements.

[@clairabellefeidler4394]

Sorry, iron fey.

[@chickenwaffles9860]

Spoiler Why does Jude kiss cardan at the end? It didn’t make sense to me; was it just to have power over him or something?

[@lexie_winner]

I don't know why they don't publish Holly's Black books in Poland but I'll probably just grab this in English xD

[@pandalynn7716]

Why is she screaming? I suspect im too old for internet these days🤔

[@SeverusSnapesDaughter]

How many books are there in this series? On one site it says three, but on another it has way more and some say odd things( like book 1.5) and im not sure which if I should just stick to the main three or not

[@Kitkatscanread]

Great review! I can't wait to read this and have heard great things so far!

[@abbey9030]

I have it four stars! Very solid book and I’m excited for the next!!

[@demimax6]

Okay, so now I really want to read this book.

[@eks2397]

I just got the 1st and 2nd book now. Gonna read it.

[@fallswifties]

Can the first book be read as a stand alone? bc I’m not even sure if I even wanna read all three lol

[@angelinakathawa6714]

yeah i’m pretty sure

[@BookOwl60]

No as this is a trilogy.

[@chacegabriellightwood8903]

Is this Urban Fantasy like The Raven Boys or The Mortal Instruments? Or Fantasy like Throne of Glass or The Grisha trilogy?

[@katherinerivera3486]

I absolutely loved this book! I'm so glad you enjoyed it too :)

[@ALovelyJaunt]

Really enjoy your thorough reviews!

[@MrTwenty6point2]

Looking forward to the "Neverwhere" Review.

[@clothildaasoalla545]

TheHATE i have for taryn is unparallel

[@hellolorimeyer]

Liked it but felt like the hype really set the bar high and it didn't quite reach it.

[@Pooja-u8l]

I won't recommend this book to everyone(I loved it tho)..this book is defo not an easy read.i kinda felt lost in the middle like I wasn't able to catch with with soo many characters but I somehow made it to the end. The plot was Duke tho... In short if u are not that much into reading or often find urself in a reading slump then this book is not for you.

[@emmagawron]

Added this to my tbr pile!! 💕

[@JolieAmato-us9lo]

Do you think that this book would be a good read for Christian teen girl

[@bingdong8553]

ME TOO PEOPLE R SENDING TOO MUCH hATE FOR THE best book iread

[@mireillek2841]

Definitely going to read this now! Yayyy!

[@empathandy__5722]

I actually don’t like holly black’s writing. I’ve never been able to finish her books. But I’m going to give her one more shot and read this

[@mintnutella8779]

Great review! Is there a romance aspect to the story?

[@celineboucher1507]

When is the perustopia liveshow?

[@hadyyl3340]

Bro why is my book so tiny i don’t understand

[@honugrl1844]

random question, what shade and brand is your nailpolish??

[@angelicaacosta3083]

The whole book i couldn't decide weather or not I liked madoc

[@TheRamilyna]

Hey thanks for the review ! But the link doesnt work just to say

[@Sadie896]

I didn't like this book as much. I almost DNF'd it during the last third of the book. I didn't get Cardan suddenly becoming a wimp and listening to her. She bosses him around. Her confidence came out of no where. Its not like years had passed, the fact that the King was giving up his throne came up pretty early in the book. How Jude is suddenly in charge deciding whose going to be King, meeting with Lords and asking for their support, she's like this kid who hasn't lived very long compared to the feys/fairies (whatever) in this land. I debate reading Wicked King.

[@devilovesdevil]

He has no power towards that part of the book. He may be a Prince but he's no highborn prince. He didnt turn into a wimp but more layers of why he he is the way he is gets unfolded. Jude thrusts herself in because she makes mistakes to bargain with someone she shouldnt have without looking into it and falling for someone using her as dramatics and stumbles upon information. She wants to peove herself but all through it she is unsure but her confidence comes from the fact shes doing the right thing in her eyes. The fact Carden goes along with it is shown and his willingness because of what she promises he will gain after.

[@brandic89]

Well i hated the ending, and the epilogue couldn't even fix it. Not all surprises are good. This is nothing but a cautionary tale of how people can make you into a monster from which you can never return to yourself, but it should have at least shown how she overcame losing Locke and Cardan by finding a more noble, fulfilling purpose than merely wielding power over a throne her better self never wanted. She still didn't even belong to either world in the end, and she had nothing more fitting to show for it than hated, lonely, power over fairyland (through Cardan)? I know she thought she was making fairyland better, but yeah, what happens after a year? I thought this was "enemy-to-friend," but it was merely enemy-to-worse-enemy. How stupid and disappointing (even though, again, congrats for surprising me lol)! How is this supposed to be constructive (despite the dark beauty of its description of how it feels to be an innocent outcast from every land and unable to find yourself again after suffering excruciating loss at the hands of the humans and their dumb pride)?

[@ms-tz8jo]

I'm glad you enjoyed the book; I wish I did. But what descriptions are you talking about exactly....? There were no descriptions and world building whatsoever, reason why I felt so disconnected from the book. It was very very telly. This was my first Holly Black book, and tbh? I'm not a fan.

[@wishfulstitches2870]

aaaaand added to my wishlist

[@ladysisyphus4243]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

[@dazai5000]

it was good, the bullying was just a little toooo excessive yk?

[@Satfirescat]

This series is so goooooooooooood

[@c.r.novilee4682]

I just got this in the mail today!! :)

[@elizabethbooknerd5429]

I hated this book it sounded really good and it seemed right up my alley but I wanted to throw it. I really don’t know why I hated it so much.

[@aland7773]

is it bad that i disliked the cruel prince? the writing style wasnt that great. the story line n plot made no sense. the world-building was a big zero. idk man. i was really excited to read it but once i did i was disappointed, really disappointed. m sad i am not able to share the excitement/ thrill with the majority. this book just put me back into the reading slump (that i simehow managed to come out of after two whole years) It was my first Holly Black novel :(

[@046sharwarimadachane9]

Can this be read as a stand alone?

[@BookOwl60]

No , of course. This is a trilogy lol .

[@jessicachan6273]

Yesss I loved this book too!!