Masks that hide true intentions and desires from "summary" of The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
In the shadows of the Great Hall, beneath the flickering torchlight, I watched the faeries flit about in their elaborate masks. They were masters of deception, their true intentions and desires hidden behind layers of silk and feathers. In their world, nothing was as it seemed, and everyone wore a mask to conceal their true selves. Even I, a mortal girl in a realm of immortal creatures, had learned to wear a mask of my own. I had to be cunning and clever, always one step ahead of those who would seek to use me for their own gain. I had to hide my vulnerabilities, my fears, my desires, behind a facade of indifference and strength. But the faeries were different. They wore their masks with a certain grace, a certain elegance that belied the darkness within. They were cruel and capricious, beautiful and deadly, and their masks were a reflecti...
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