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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was such a captivating (though at times disturbing, because of the abuse/sexual assault factor) read and I couldn't help but want to read it all in one setting. The characters and plot line are intricately developed and the world building was well done without being overly detailed. The political intrigue aspect of the novel was especially fantastic - I just really couldn't put this down, and couldn't wait to see how the story, and the interactions between Laurent and Damen would continue to unfold.
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Re-read after having read it for the first time in 2018. For about the first third it felt slow and I wondered if I wasn't going to enjoy it as much the second time, but then I got into it. First time I read it I was totally entranced with the world-building of Vere; this time I was way more focused on what later context has revealed about Laurent's actions in this book. Damen's level of obliviousness is a masterpiece. Very excited to continue my re-read.
This one isn't for the faint of heart or easily upset - Pacat has created a world with lots of problems, and a relationship that is not going to feel safe or easy, but if you can get into it the character work is absolutely masterful.
This one isn't for the faint of heart or easily upset - Pacat has created a world with lots of problems, and a relationship that is not going to feel safe or easy, but if you can get into it the character work is absolutely masterful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Child abuse
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It wasn't what I expected from the way people talk about it. I will say this book is for a specific type of person and I might just be that person
2.75 stars rounded up!
I wanted to wait writing my review for this book until I had finished the series but my number ranking reflects my initial feelings toward the book as a standalone. CS Pacat is a wonderful writer with an easy flowing and captivating writing style that was addicting to read. That being said, the heavy topics, particularly rape and assault, made the first two thirds of this book incredibly difficult to get through so please proceed with caution if you are considering picking up this book. Having this series be from Damens perspective means you’re only getting his level of understanding on what’s happening in this life changing scenario that he’s been thrown into. The venture into the more political aspects of Vere in the last third of the book were twisty and interesting and kept me reading into the next book. I am not usually one to pick up series where you need to read multiple for it to be good but I will say, I do not recommend picking up this series if you do not want to commit to reading it all. The developments, politics, relationships, and changes made as the series progresses is what makes this books so good. Captive Prince lays everything out for the reader to see at face value. Laurent is a corrupt person but his uncle is worse. This is a world where pleasure slaves are commonplace, the way they are treated and used is unjust and immoral to the reader and to Damen himself in many cases. These details are very much groundwork that the longer story is built upon. Especially as we learn more about who Laurent is in the following books. This book is difficult and I can 100% understand why people may hate it and not want to read further into the story, but I was interested enough in the world by the end of the first book to want to learn more.
I wanted to wait writing my review for this book until I had finished the series but my number ranking reflects my initial feelings toward the book as a standalone. CS Pacat is a wonderful writer with an easy flowing and captivating writing style that was addicting to read. That being said, the heavy topics, particularly rape and assault, made the first two thirds of this book incredibly difficult to get through so please proceed with caution if you are considering picking up this book. Having this series be from Damens perspective means you’re only getting his level of understanding on what’s happening in this life changing scenario that he’s been thrown into. The venture into the more political aspects of Vere in the last third of the book were twisty and interesting and kept me reading into the next book. I am not usually one to pick up series where you need to read multiple for it to be good but I will say, I do not recommend picking up this series if you do not want to commit to reading it all. The developments, politics, relationships, and changes made as the series progresses is what makes this books so good. Captive Prince lays everything out for the reader to see at face value. Laurent is a corrupt person but his uncle is worse. This is a world where pleasure slaves are commonplace, the way they are treated and used is unjust and immoral to the reader and to Damen himself in many cases. These details are very much groundwork that the longer story is built upon. Especially as we learn more about who Laurent is in the following books. This book is difficult and I can 100% understand why people may hate it and not want to read further into the story, but I was interested enough in the world by the end of the first book to want to learn more.
5 stars as always, my love
Will I ever actually be able to write a review on this trilogy that does it justice, encapsulates the magic, and doesn't just involve me screaming??? Who knows? Not me
I have a few select faves in my "ultimate faves" folder but you'll always be my number one, CaPri
Will I ever actually be able to write a review on this trilogy that does it justice, encapsulates the magic, and doesn't just involve me screaming??? Who knows? Not me
I have a few select faves in my "ultimate faves" folder but you'll always be my number one, CaPri
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
First off, this is a MATURE book. I would think that if you read the synopsis, that would be understood. I wouldn’t quite say that it’s explicit, for instance Game of Thrones is much more detailed.
That being said, I enjoyed the dynamics of the characters and world building. In all, not much happened this first book, but I look forward to reading the next.
That being said, I enjoyed the dynamics of the characters and world building. In all, not much happened this first book, but I look forward to reading the next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Kidnapping