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C.S. Pacat

4.37 AVERAGE

challenging dark emotional lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous 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

“I think if I gave you my heart, you would treat it tenderly.”

Really enjoyed this conclusion to the trilogy. I really enjoyed the way the story arc and the characters progressed between all three books, the books got a lot stronger compared to the first book.

Can't say too much since this is the third and final book in the trilogy, but I feel like there was a lot of surprises in this one. I do wish we got a bit more in the conclusion of the book like an epilogue.

Really looking forward to seeing what C.S. Pacat releases in the future

laurent… how did you know?? I wanted to punch you for the first ten chapters when you were breaking Damen's heart. but hey, you made up for it, and I’m even more in love with you…
the "hello, sweetheart" MADE ME SCREAM. but when he said he used Laurent, I shouted another way
otherwise., I LAUGHED SO MUCH when Laurent quietly said that he had sex with damen like ???
Damen, I liked you even more as the volume progressed, like you're adorable <3 the story of the child with jokaste eh? it was sad though :(
nothing more to say because I had my happy ending.

« I miss you, Laurent said. I miss our conversations. » yes, even though he was drunk, I fell in love with him even more. (« I miss you too » I SCREAMED.)

- « you are the one I hated. I had so much hatred for you that I thought I was going to die of it. If my uncle hadn't stopped me, I would have killed you. and then you saved my life, and you were there every time i needed you, i hated you for that too. » chapter 13, Laurent <3

update 25 july 2023 : i don’t know what to say. i wanna cry and I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

(2025 re-read)

what can I say except FUCK YEAHHHHHH!!!! It was one kingdom, once!!!!!!

it's such a great feeling when you're rereading one of your favorite series and it still hits just as hard. I love this world and these characters, and I'm so happy that it can make me feel so much. can't wait for my next reread in a few years.
dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The ending??? Omg, you can't play with my emotions like that my heart can't take it. Someone donate me a new one.
adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book could have been longer and I would have gleefully read every word. But I think that’s what makes a good series. When you finish a series and are desperate for another look into the lives of characters you’ve grown to care about.
What I would give to have a whole chapter AT LEAST to see the state of things after life calms down for Damen and Laurent and their new joint kingdom.
adventurous dark sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Fantastic, would read again. -0.75 for the ending which felt lacking
dark sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Now there is an unfillable void left in my heart. 
Oh my god this book was absolutely everything. It was the perfect final book. I cant wait to read the short stories ngl.