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The Summer Palace

C.S. Pacat

4.38 AVERAGE

booktaco's review

5.0

This is exactly what I needed after my ongoing massive book hangover from finishing the last book in the Captive Prince Trilogy. I love Damen and Laurent so much, so being able to spend time with them solely in this short story without focusing on anything else was a blessing.
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mailuss's review

4.0
lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: N/A
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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lifeand100books's review

5.0

Great conclusion to the series. It was wonderful seeing Damen and Laurent so vulnerable.
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missdaruma's review

4.5
emotional lighthearted fast-paced

chandlerainsley's review

5.0

i mean you can't read the trilogy without reading this novella afterwards.

i'd die for laurent of vere
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lu3011's review

5.0

"Laurent said, ‘What?’
‘You were watching the road,’ said Damen."


No he parado de sonreír desde que lo empece.
Los amo mucho y los voy a extrañar.

wannabekingpin's review

5.0

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The story is set after the third book, so make sure you’ve read them before heading into this one. After the gruesome battle with the regent and those loyal to him, or yet, opposing Damianos as rightful heir of Akielos, both him and Laurent took to their own kingdoms. To mend, secure their positions, and maybe set some order. Yet before doing so they agreed: when all of this is over, they will meet in an Akielon summer palace for a breath. And today is the day for that.

Laurent stood there, waiting, in Akielon garbs, his yellow hair now longer, watching the road for any signs of King Damianos and his entourage. But Damian took a shortcut, in a hurry to see his friend, his lover, and surprised both Laurent, and the scarce skeleton staff in the palace. He was in too much hurry to see him again, to talk, to rest. And discuss things, for there’s certainly still plenty of water under the bridge to sort out. Not the least or last question being what customs they’ll follow in their new palace on the border of their countries.

This was a beautiful recap of what happened, and an even more beautiful ending to it all. Also, I was right, the more Laurent trusted being safe in his surroundings, in people around, the less clothes happened. Theory confirmed, 5 out of 5.

living for the wholesome, slice-of-life stories in here

layla87's review

5.0

This is a 30 page epilogue to the captive Prince trilogy.

And what 30 pages they are.... sigh

Laurent is in love and cute.
Damen is soft and enchanted.

They touch, they kiss, they make love and make plans for the future.

This novella made my heart happy.

"I was watching the road." - Laurent

"You were watching the road." - Damen

He was watching the road waiting for Damen!!! SWOON

Loved it. Just wished it was longer Laurent and Damen truly deserved a happy ending, and they got it.