Best Books Like ‘The Cruel Prince Series’ of 2024
Looking for the perfect book to read after The Cruel Prince series? We’ve got you covered! We chose 12 fantastic books with similar themes of magic, betrayal, and intrigue. Each book on this list captures the magic that made The Cruel Prince series so addictive. Whether you are looking for complex characters, twisted plots, or enchanting worlds, these books have got it all. Get ready to lose yourself in these spellbinding tales!
On this list:
12 Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
A group of outcasts come together for a heist. The mix of dark and charismatic characters reminds us why we love the cruel prince series.
11 Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Assassins and magic. Need we say more? The thrill and deceit here will make fans of the cruel prince series feel right at home.
10 An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
A brutal world and unlikely heroes. The stakes and treacheries rival those in the cruel prince series. You’ll be hooked from page one.
9 Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Magic and mystery come alive in Caraval. This one will captivate you the same way the cruel prince series does, with twists and turns at every corner.
8 The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
A cunning heroine plotting to marry a king, then kill him. The vibes here are very much in line with the intrigue found in the cruel prince series.
7 Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
Living books and sorcery! The dark world and characters here will feel familiar to fans of the cruel prince series.
6 Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
A world divided by silver and red blood. Betrayals and a battle for power, much like what we love in the cruel prince series.
5 A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Fairy lore and high stakes. The tension and romance here mirrors the emotions in the cruel prince series. It’s an addictive read.
4 Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
High seas adventure! The main character’s wit and bravery are reminiscent of Jude from the cruel prince series. You’ll love every swashbuckling moment.
3 Graceling by Kristin Cashore
A gripping tale of power and cruelty. The raw emotion and intense relationships here are much like those in the cruel prince series.
2 The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh
A re-imagining of 1001 Nights. The cunning and bravery of the heroine will resonate with fans of the cruel prince series. It’s an enchanting read.
1 The Folk of the Air by Holly Black
Let’s be real, this is the best one. The same author who gave us The Cruel Prince series delivers yet another knockout. The twists, the characters, the magic—it’s all there and more. What makes it the best? It continues expanding the dark, enchanting world we got hooked on. You get to see more layers of the cunning courts and complex characters. It’s a must-read for fans craving more intrigue and enchantment.
