If I could pick just one fantasy world to read about for the rest of forever, I would choose Faerie. I've found it fascinating for years, and I've read countless books that include fae in some way, shape, or form. When I chose to read The Cruel Prince, I was ridiculously disappointed that it didn't feel new. I was immediately bored, found the enemies-to-lovers trope to be redundant, and upon completion, I didn't even want to continue the series. HOWEVER, The Wicked King surprised me - in a good way! It was far more entertaining from the moment it began, and by the end, I was enthralled. I absolutely loved the deceit, the sexual tension, and the scheming. Now I'm greatly looking forward to reading the next installment in the series. I can't wait to see what happens to Jude next!