Romantasy · Young adult
The Cruel Prince
A human girl raised in the fae High Court after her parents' murder longs to belong in a place that despises her. She chases power through its schemes, which pits her against the cruel prince who torments her most.
- First published
- 2018
- Pace
- medium
- Length
- medium
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a twisty, scheming fae court story with an ambitious heroine and a hero who is both enemy and temptation.
Skip this if you want warm characters, since almost everyone here lies, bullies or plays a game.
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