Cruel Prince, The

Following the brutal murder of her parents, Jude, her twin sister Taryn, and half-sister Vivienne are abducted by Vivienne’s father and taken to live in the Fairy realm, a violent world where mortals Jude and Taryn must struggle to find their place. Jude gains a reputation as ruthless, becomes the King’s consort, and engages in espionage to survive, but she realizes she has put her trust in the wrong people and to bring peace to the Fairy world, she must protect her foster brother and his link to power. This fantasy/romance novel, with a coming-of-age story tucked in, is suited for independent reading for students in grades 10-12.