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The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

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In The Cruel Prince, did you enjoy ...

... ruthless ambition and power struggles?

Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

If you were captivated by Jude's relentless drive to carve a place for herself among the fae and her willingness to take risks for power, you'll love Serpent & Dove. Louise le Blanc is similarly goal-driven, navigating a world of witches and witch hunters with cunning and determination, facing dangerous alliances and impossible choices that test her resolve at every turn.

... characters torn between right and wrong?

An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson

If you were fascinated by Jude's morally complex decisions and her willingness to do whatever it takes to survive in the faerie court, An Enchantment of Ravens offers a similarly nuanced protagonist. Isobel, a talented artist, finds herself entangled in faerie politics and must choose between her survival, her integrity, and her growing feelings for the enigmatic fae prince Rook.

... intense character transformation under pressure?

The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon

If you loved watching Jude's transformation from a powerless mortal to a formidable player in the faerie court, The Bone Season showcases Paige Mahoney's own evolution. Forced to navigate a brutal supernatural underworld, Paige must quickly grow and adapt, gaining new strengths and confronting her fears as she fights for survival and freedom.

... dangerous courts and intricate schemes?

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

If the treacherous politics and constant scheming of Elfhame drew you in, you'll be enthralled by the cutthroat palace intrigue in Red Queen. Mare Barrow finds herself thrust into the Silver court, where betrayal lurks behind every gilded surface and shifting alliances can mean the difference between life and death.

... dark, immersive fantasy worlds with perilous magic?

Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan

If you reveled in the shadowy, dangerous atmosphere of Elfhame and the corrupting influence of faerie magic, Wicked Saints delivers an equally gritty world. Here, gods meddle in mortal affairs, blood magic is a deadly force, and the boundaries between good and evil are violently blurred.

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