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annikw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Slavery, Sexual content, Violence, Confinement, Rape, Torture, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, and Trafficking
Minor: War and Incest
srm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Kidnapping, Sexual assault, Slavery, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Drug use, Pedophilia, and Animal death
samchase112's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I have to say that this book very strongly reminded me of The Foxhole Court, from the strained relationship between Laurent and Damen, to the very tone (dark, tense, and very gay), to the way the book itself was written. We weren't given much backstory for Damen - the novel opens on the new predicament he finds himself in - and there seems to be no real divide between this and the second book. Nonetheless, I am now OBSESSED. Fans of AFTG would definitely enjoy CaPri.
So...I can't stress enough how much this pulled me into the world of warring nations, 24/7 courtly sexual pleasure, constant threat of violence, and political intrigue. I am ready for MORE, and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book!!!
Reread: September 2021
I love rereading series like this, because you pick up on so many little hints and details that were missed the first time, after having read the entire throughline of the trilogy and knowing how things resolve. Damen and Laurent are such interesting characters, and I will happily just watch them interact with each other as many pages as possible. The sexual tension is just so freaking good, especially when you know how things will end up. As always, I love how clever this book is; so many details and schemes, it intrigues and interests me so much. I have also grown to appreciate C.S. Pacat's clear, concise writing style, and how each word contains little hints. Highly, highly recommend this superb trilogy!
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, and Slavery
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Trafficking, and War
Minor: Confinement, Death of parent, Incest, and Pregnancy