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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
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I read this second installment in the Captive Prince trilogy in seven days (the first one only took me four days, but then, it was shorter).
Prince’s Gambit contained even more of what made the first book great: amazing political twisting and turning; two finely-drawn main characters (Laurent, in particular, with his calculating brilliance and poisonous wit, was in fine form); well-realized secondary characters; and stellar writing (“It was like being alone in a pit with a snake: the snake could relax, you could not.”). Only this time, we also had side adventures and disguises, armies on the move, alliances, duels, considerably more romance, and, of course, sex.
The sex scene, when it finally happened, was both hot and fraught. Leading up to it was perhaps the slowest burn ever in the history of such things. The sexual tension was absolutely incredible.
I really like how, despite the story being about two guys and featuring a world and dialogue that is so strongly masculine, Damen’s point of view was filtered through more of a female gaze. He constantly observed such things as a golden fall of hair or the shifting of lean muscles beneath fair skin, which further added to the tension. The narration of the sex scene, rather than coarse, was mostly sensual with just a hint of stronger language for contrast.
However, as observant as he was about Laurent’s beauty, Damen was often oblivious to other important facts and blinded by his own sense of righteous honour. This was frustrating at times as a reader, but added considerably to tension of the overall story.
Prince’s Gambit contained even more of what made the first book great: amazing political twisting and turning; two finely-drawn main characters (Laurent, in particular, with his calculating brilliance and poisonous wit, was in fine form); well-realized secondary characters; and stellar writing (“It was like being alone in a pit with a snake: the snake could relax, you could not.”). Only this time, we also had side adventures and disguises, armies on the move, alliances, duels, considerably more romance, and, of course, sex.
The sex scene, when it finally happened, was both hot and fraught. Leading up to it was perhaps the slowest burn ever in the history of such things. The sexual tension was absolutely incredible.
I really like how, despite the story being about two guys and featuring a world and dialogue that is so strongly masculine, Damen’s point of view was filtered through more of a female gaze. He constantly observed such things as a golden fall of hair or the shifting of lean muscles beneath fair skin, which further added to the tension. The narration of the sex scene, rather than coarse, was mostly sensual with just a hint of stronger language for contrast.
However, as observant as he was about Laurent’s beauty, Damen was often oblivious to other important facts and blinded by his own sense of righteous honour. This was frustrating at times as a reader, but added considerably to tension of the overall story.
Forgot to review this when I finished it last night because it was crazy late and I was freaking out over this whole thing. It's fun and addictive and problematic too. I am enjoying it in spite of some lingering reservations about the change and reaction to behavior in book 1.
I'm so pleased that last week Gemma decided to reread this series because I had forgotten SO MUCH and this was amazing!!!! Can't wait to dive back into book three
adventurous
dark
emotional
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:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
2.5 maybe?
Idk there's a lot less abuse in this than the first one, but considering the foundation of Damen and Laurent's relationship I still can't get behind it. This time around I also feel like it's wrong of Damen to sleep with Laurent without telling him the truth, but since Laurent almost had him lashed to death I guess we'll call it even????
As for the plot, maybe I just don't like political intrigue but boy was it boring.
Also, dicks everywhere.
Idk there's a lot less abuse in this than the first one, but considering the foundation of Damen and Laurent's relationship I still can't get behind it. This time around I also feel like it's wrong of Damen to sleep with Laurent without telling him the truth, but since Laurent almost had him lashed to death I guess we'll call it even????
As for the plot, maybe I just don't like political intrigue but boy was it boring.
Also, dicks everywhere.
