{"product_id":"9781471407277","title":"The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe Cruel Prince\u003c\/strong\u003e, Holly Black weaves a dark and enchanting tale that immerses readers in the perilous realm of faeries. The story follows Jude Duarte, a mortal girl who, after witnessing her parents' murder at the hands of a faerie, is determined to carve out her place in a world that despises her kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Jude navigates the complexities of the faerie court, she grapples with her own ambition and the treachery that lies within. The narrative unfolds as she becomes embroiled in the violent politics of the faerie kingdom, particularly in her relationship with the enigmatic and cruel Prince Cardan. With every decision she makes, Jude must confront her own morality and the lengths she is willing to go to gain power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetrayal and Trust:\u003c\/strong\u003e The delicate balance between loyalty and deceit is a recurring theme, as characters shift alliances and reveal hidden motives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower and Ambition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jude’s relentless pursuit of power raises questions about the consequences of ambition in a ruthless world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The struggle between mortal and faerie identity plays a crucial role in Jude’s journey, challenging her perceptions of self-worth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“If I cannot be better than them, I will become so much worse.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack’s lyrical prose and intricate world-building draw readers into a vividly imagined landscape where the stakes are high and the characters are morally complex. Fans of dark fantasy, such as those who enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eSerpent \u0026amp; Dove\u003c\/strong\u003e by Shelby Mahurin or \u003cstrong\u003eA Court of Thorns and Roses\u003c\/strong\u003e by Sarah J. Maas, will find much to appreciate in this compelling narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hot Key Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482161504588,"sku":"9781471407277","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781471407277_front.webp?v=1765289266","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-ch\/products\/9781471407277","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}