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Raised alongside her sisters by the faerie general who killed them, Jude grows up determined to earn her place in a realm where humans are considered inferior. She becomes entangled in palace politics, deadly schemes, and power struggles, especially with Prince Cardan—the beautiful, cruel youngest prince who seems to despise her. As Jude uncovers secrets that could topple the monarchy, she must use her intelligence, courage, and growing capacity for strategy and manipulation to survive. Filled with twists, betrayals, and intoxicating tension, the story blends political intrigue with a morally complex heroine who learns that power often comes at a cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1672\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eAbout the Author — \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolly Black\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American author celebrated for her imaginative and richly atmospheric fantasy novels, especially those set in the world of faeries. Known for blending dark folklore with modern storytelling, she has written bestselling series such as \u003cem data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eThe Folk of the Air\u003c\/em\u003e (which includes \u003cem data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eThe Cruel Prince\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cem data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eThe Spiderwick Chronicles\u003c\/em\u003e (co-authored with Tony DiTerlizzi). Black’s works are known for sharp characterization, intricate worldbuilding, and morally layered plots. Over her career, she has received several literary awards and a devoted global fanbase. 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