Cruel Prince: Book One Deep Dive

Question 1

How did Madoc come to raise Jude and Taryn?

Accepted Answer

He killed their mother Eva and her husband Justin, then took the children to Faerie

Question 2

Who is Prince Dain and what happens to him?

Accepted Answer

He's killed during Balekin's coup before being crowned

Question 3

Why does Jude put Cardan on the throne instead of another prince?

Accepted Answer

He's the only surviving prince she can bind with an oath

Question 4

What role does Dain recruit Jude into before his death?

Accepted Answer

The Court of Shadows (spy network)

Question 5

How does Locke manipulate the twins?

Accepted Answer

He pursues both Jude and Taryn without either knowing

Question 6

What creature type is Madoc specifically?

Accepted Answer

Redcap, a blood-warrior Fae

Question 7

What is the coronation supposed to accomplish before Balekin ruins it?

Accepted Answer

Crown Prince Dain as High King

Question 8

Where was Jude raised before being taken to Elfhame?

Accepted Answer

The mortal world

Question 9

What does Jude want more than anything in the first book?

Accepted Answer

To belong in Elfhame and be safe through power

Question 10

What happens to Madoc's loyalty after Jude puts Cardan on the throne?

Accepted Answer

He begins plotting to use Oak as a puppet king instead

How did Madoc come to raise Jude and Taryn?