The Cruel Prince

Jude was seven when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to the treacherous High Court of Faerie by the murderer, Madoc. Ten years later, Jude, a mortal, struggles to belong in a world where many fey despise humans. She is particularly tormented by Prince Cardan, the wicked youngest son of the High King. To earn a place at the Court, Jude must defy him, but as betrayal threatens Faerie, she must risk a dangerous alliance with Cardan to save her sisters and the realm. This young adult fantasy novel, "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black, explores themes of love-to-hate relationships, court intrigue, and the struggle for power.