Summary of The Cruel Prince

The Cruel Prince is a young adult fantasy novel by Holly Black, first published in 2018. It tells the story of Jude Duarte, a human girl who is raised in the fairy world of Elfhame after her parents are murdered. She is despised and mistreated by the High King and his court, but she is determined to outwit them and be accepted as one of their own. As she grows older, she discovers her own power and must decide if she will use it to gain acceptance or to seek revenge. The story follows Jude as she navigates the treacherous court of Elfhame, trying to make her own way while being surrounded by dangerous enemies.