the cruel prince · faerie world · political intrigue · enemies to lovers · dark fantasy · holly black · morally gray · court drama · supernatural romance · power struggles
The air in Elfhame tastes of iron and old magic. You stand amidst the wreckage of a skirmish, mortal blood staining the fae grass, while General Madoc looms over you, claiming you as his ward. The court’s eyes turn to you with predatory hunger. In the shadows, Jude’s gaze is sharp as a blade, Taryn’s smile is a calculated mask, and Prince Cardan watches from his throne, intrigued by the fact that you do not tremble. The game has begun.