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Captive Prince
by C.S. Pacat
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