The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black is the first book in the bestselling The Folk of the Air Trilogy, introducing readers to the dangerous and enchanting world of Elfhame.

After being taken from the human world and raised in the High Court of Faerie, Jude Duarte longs to belong among the immortal faeries—even though they despise mortals. Determined to earn her place, Jude becomes entangled in the ruthless politics of the royal court, where betrayal, ambition, and deadly secrets are everywhere.

At the center of Jude's increasingly complicated world is Prince Cardan, the youngest and most cruel son of the High King. Their antagonistic relationship becomes intertwined with a dangerous struggle for power that could change the fate of Faerie.

Filled with faeries, royal intrigue, enemies-to-lovers tension, betrayal, magic, ambition, and morally gray characters, The Cruel Prince is an atmospheric fantasy perfect for readers who love immersive magical kingdoms and complicated relationships.

This is Book 1 of The Folk of the Air Trilogy.