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A review by justabookholic
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
2.0
2.5 star read
Although this book was relatively short in my opinion, it did take me a longer time to read due to my frustration with both the writing style and the character development. The twin sister dynamic was extremely problematic for me and ultimately was the final nail in the coffin. I was originally going to rate this 3.5 stars because although I personally was not a fan of the author's writing style and her choice to include the modern "human" world in the story, I could understand the plot importance of it. But the budding relationships that both Jude and Taryn have by the end of the book which are arguably two of the most toxic literary 'romantic' relationships I have ever read. Or perhaps simply, the most unlikable couples to read about.
Although this book was relatively short in my opinion, it did take me a longer time to read due to my frustration with both the writing style and the character development. The twin sister dynamic was extremely problematic for me and ultimately was the final nail in the coffin. I was originally going to rate this 3.5 stars because although I personally was not a fan of the author's writing style and her choice to include the modern "human" world in the story, I could understand the plot importance of it. But the budding relationships that both Jude and Taryn have by the end of the book which are arguably two of the most toxic literary 'romantic' relationships I have ever read. Or perhaps simply, the most unlikable couples to read about.