The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air Book 1)

Name: The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air Book 1)
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (71462 reviews)
Author: Holly Black

by Holly Black

Fantasy Romantasy

4.3 (71,462)

4.3 stars from 71,462 reviews. One of the highest rated Fantasy books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 2, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love dark, morally grey protagonists who use intelligence and cunning instead of magic or strength.
You're after lush court intrigue with real political stakes and betrayal that actually matters.
You enjoy enemies-to-lovers tension with genuine animosity, not banter disguised as conflict.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a protagonist who remains entirely sympathetic throughout their journey.
You prefer standalone stories over series commitments.
You're looking for fast-paced action; this dwells in schemes and character work instead.

About this book

The first book in a series about a mortal girl caught in faerie royal intrigue. Jude was seven when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were taken to the High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, she wants to belong there despite being mortal. Many of the fey despise humans, particularly Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King. Jude hates him intensely. To win a place at Court, Jude must defy Cardan and face the consequences. She becomes entangled in palace intrigues and deceptions, discovering her capacity for violence. As civil war threatens to engulf the Courts of Faerie, Jude must risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters and Faerie itself.

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$2.99 – $11.99

Currently on sale at $3.99 — 67% off peak. Price has dropped 8 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 291 days.

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Currently #291 in the Kindle store — a top-1,000 bestseller. Climbing the charts — 64% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.3★ from 71,462 reviews

Gaining approximately 960 new reviews per month. Reader interest is surging. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.5 to 4.3.

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