Is the cruel prince really that good?

I’ve decided to give the first book of this series a try and I’m a couple chapters in and idk I can’t seem to connect to it? This is my first YA fantasy book and the beginning just seems so incredibly slow and boring. Should I continue? Does the pacing pick up at all?

UPDATE: I Finished the book!! It was really good! I’m glad I pushed through. Everyone saying the ending is worth it was right cause it was epic but also kinda expected which I’m not mad about. It was a good read! I’m gonna read the rest of the series for sure.