The Cruel Prince
Book Playlist

The Cruel Prince Playlist

by Holly Black

20 tracks
balanced
Nov 6, 2026
3 mixes for this book

A mix of uncanny instrumental textures and sharply characterized songs follows Jude from the wounds of her mortal past into the glittering danger of the High Court. The instrumental half conjures faerie landscapes, ceremony, and intrigue; the vocal half turns toward defiance, ambition, cruelty, and the perilous pull between Jude and Cardan.

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Track List

20 songs
1

Andante Festivo

Jean Sibelius · Sibelius: Finlandia; Luonnotar; Karelia Suite

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2

10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 5 in G Minor. Alla marcia

Sergei Rachmaninoff · Rachmaninoff: 10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 5 in G Minor. Alla marcia

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3

La noyée

Yann Tiersen · My sentimental movie collection – Filmowa rapsodia na akordeon i orkiestrę

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4

The Winter

Balmorhea · Rivers Arms

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5

From Gagarin's Point of View

Esbjörn Svensson Trio · From Gagarin's Point of View

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6

Butterfly Waltz

Brian Crain · Piano and Cello Duet

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7

Waves

Toru Takemitsu · Tashi Plays Takemitsu

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8

Hymn for the Greatest Generation

Caspian · Hymn for the Greatest Generation

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9

Halcyon (Beautiful Days)

MONO · Holy Ground: NYC Live with the Wordless Music Orchestra

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10

Plus tôt

Alexandra Streliski · INSCAPE

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11

you should see me in a crown

Billie Eilish · WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?

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12

Little Dark Age

MGMT · Little Dark Age

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13

Bad Kingdom

Moderat · II

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14

Judas

Lady Gaga · Born This Way (International Special Edition Version)

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15

King And Lionheart

Of Monsters and Men · My Head Is An Animal

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16

Dark Paradise

Lana Del Rey · Born To Die – Paradise Edition (Special Version)

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17

Who is She?

I Monster · Who is She?

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18

Play with Fire (feat. Yacht Money)

Sam Tinnesz · Play with Fire (feat. Yacht Money)

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19

Seven Nation Army

The White Stripes · Elephant

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20

Control

Halsey · BADLANDS (Deluxe)

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  1. Matched to the book 50% instrumental 17 tracks · Sep 10, 2026Open
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