The Cruel Prince : by Holly Black

A Mortal in the Treacherous High Court of Faerie

At seven, Jude’s life was shattered when her parents were murdered, and she and her sisters were taken to live in the dangerous world of Faerie. Now, ten years later, Jude longs to belong in the High Court, despite being mortal. But many of the fey despise humans—especially Prince Cardan, the cruel and wicked youngest son of the High King.

To secure her place at Court, Jude must defy him, no matter the consequences. As she navigates palace intrigue and deception, she discovers her own talent for trickery and violence. But with betrayal threatening to plunge Faerie into chaos, Jude must risk everything, forming dangerous alliances to save her sisters and Faerie itself.