A review by laedyred
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I honestly don't know if I liked this book. The characters are flat and all stereotypes so the plot is the only thing holding it together. And the plot is...unsatisfying at times. The twist caught me by surprise but the logic the author uses to get there is kind of a stretch. There are some inconsistencies and I can't really say I like any of the characters. The writing itself is fine, but is definitely low complexity even for YA. I haven't decided if I'll pick up the next one.