Jude’s Side Hoe

DID TARYN READ CARDAN’S LETTERS?!?!

Also…

Jude: That doesn't even make any sense. I hate you.

Cardan: I ha-

Cardan: ahem

Cardan: I ha- mmmmm

(small post about cardan's room development)

The Cruel Prince, chap 12, pg 111

(note: Holly Black confirmed in her Lit joy annotations that Cardan did not choose that headboard panel)

The Prisoner's Throne, pg 16

I find it fascinating that Cardan's room in The Cruel Prince was undecorated, messy, and depressing, whereas his room with Jude in The Prisoner's Throne is decorated with tapestries and brocades. There's a psychological theory that suggests your room reflects your state of mind, and I believe these small details offer insight into the characters. It illustrates the growth and development of Cardan's comfort with himself in many ways as well as his deepening relationship with Jude, especially given that they have shared a living space for 10 years now. I think it's very adorable. In TCP, we know Cardan was going through it. Drinking, while facing abuse by his brother and being unloved by his family. VS in TPT where he's loved by the kingdom has a family and a wife that adore him. Cardan is ultimately one of the most surprising characters that really figured himself out and grew comfortable with himself.

His eyes narrow at the blood, and he points the wooden stick at me. “You seem to have cut yourself.”

TCP Ch.16

“Jude?” I may never be used to the sound of my name on his lips. His brows draw together. “There’s a bruise coming up on your jaw.”

TCP Ch.30

“What happened to your cheek?” he asks, his gaze focusing blurrily on me. He’s close enough that I can see his long lashes, the gold ring around the black of his iris.

Holly will write us a jurdan story if she reaches her $1M goal!!! (the last goal she needs to meet) let’s keep it rolling!! KEEP SUPPORTING HER KICKSTARTER!! RESHAREE!!

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