10 Best Books Like The Cruel Prince
If you loved The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Cruel Prince are:
- 1The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski0
- 2Graceling by Kristin Cashore4.1
- 3An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir4.2
- 4Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo4.5
- 5Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson4.0
- 6The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller3.8
- 7The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon4.5
- 8The Sirens: A Novel by Emilia Hart4.1
- 9The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins0Series starter
- 10Twilight by Stephenie Meyer0
When mortal Jude is taken to the faerie realm as a child, she dreams of belonging but faces constant humiliation, especially from cruel Prince Cardan
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by Kristin Cashore
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a empowering and hopeful tone that will resonate with The Cruel Prince fans.
by Sabaa Tahir
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but empowering tone that will resonate with The Cruel Prince fans.
by Leigh Bardugo
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark but triumphant tone that will resonate with The Cruel Prince fans.
by Margaret Rogerson
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a whimsical yet perilous tone that will resonate with The Cruel Prince fans.
by Tricia Levenseller
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly indulgent tone that will resonate with The Cruel Prince fans.
by Amy Harmon
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Cruel Prince fans.
by Emilia Hart
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and haunting tone that will resonate with The Cruel Prince fans.
The Hunger Games
Start of Hunger Games seriesby Suzanne Collins
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal yet hopeful tone that will resonate with The Cruel Prince fans.
by Stephenie Meyer
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dreamy and melodramatic tone that will resonate with The Cruel Prince fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Cruel Prince
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winner's Curse📚 Series starter | Marie Rutkoski | 0 | 2014 | — | Start a new series |
| Graceling | Kristin Cashore | 4.1 | 2008 | 471 | Similar vibes |
| An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starter | Sabaa Tahir | 4.2 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| Six of Crows📚 Series starter | Leigh Bardugo | 4.5 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| Sorcery of Thorns | Margaret Rogerson | 4.0 | 2019 | 456 | Similar vibes |
| The Shadows Between Us | Tricia Levenseller | 3.8 | 2020 | 326 | Similar vibes |
| The Bird and the Sword | Amy Harmon | 4.5 | 2016 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Sirens: A Novel | Emilia Hart | 4.1 | 2025 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Hunger Games📚 Series starter | Suzanne Collins | 0 | 2008 | — | Start a new series |
| Twilight | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2006 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Cruel Prince?
The most similar books to The Cruel Prince are The Winner's Curse, Graceling, An Ember in the Ashes.
What should I read after The Cruel Prince?
After finishing The Cruel Prince, readers most commonly pick up The Winner's Curse next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Holly Black, such as The Queen of Nothing.
Who writes books like Holly Black?
Authors similar to Holly Black include Victoria Aveyard, Leigh Bardugo.
What genre is The Cruel Prince?
The Cruel Prince is a Fantasy novel by Holly Black, published in 2018. It features elements of Enemies to Lovers, Faerie Court, Mortal in Faerie World.
How long is The Cruel Prince?
The Cruel Prince varies in length depending on edition.
Does The Cruel Prince have romance/spice?
The Cruel Prince has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
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About The Cruel Prince
When mortal Jude is taken to the faerie realm as a child, she dreams of belonging but faces constant humiliation, especially from cruel Prince Cardan. Black crafts a complex enemies-to-lovers fantasy that explores power, belonging, and the thin line between hate and desire. The first in the Folk of the Air trilogy that redefined YA fantasy romance, this novel examines themes of ambition, revenge, and finding strength in being underestimated while featuring one of the most compelling enemies-to-lovers dynamics in YA literature with a morally gray heroine who refuses to be a victim.