Likewise, I loved how Black subverted certain tropes with them, making Hazel the knight/hero character and Ben the hopeless romantic/love interest for faerie prince Severin. Hazel and Ben, my ginger darlings, were wonderful characters and siblings–the things they sacrificed and did for each other were so bittersweet, and the drama surrounding them showcased how in your head you can get, blaming yourself when the other person never actually blamed you at all. I wouldn’t say that this book is as good as The Cruel Prince, but I had a great time just the same. Holly Black just keeps delivering for me. Recommended Readers: Fans of the author, fantasy, and fae stories Notable Notables: POC love interest and LGBTQ characters Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers That gave me an idea: let’s try some short reviews for a change! I’ve finished a lot of books in the past few months, some I’ve wanted to give full-blown reviews for and others I’ve wanted to mention, or at least explain my ratings for them.
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