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A review by meliflowers
Prince's Gambit by C.S. Pacat
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Just holy shit, this book was awesome. That ending left me so excited and anxious, I'm going to read the next book as soon as I've written this review.
This book, contrary to its precedent book, was less convoluted in words and more in plot. I'm just in loss of words, every bit of information and detail had been placed carefully onto our laps creating this incredible story.
Seeing Damen being confronted with the other side of the war as a patriotic Prince, a confrontation that has him questioning customs of his own country and all the while falling in love with the cunning Prince who's somehow always once step ahead of everyone. Tangible tensions between Laurent and Damen and the betrayal of people you would've expected the least.
Everything connected in ways I didn't expect it to be and it just left me more enthusiastic for King's rising.
I wasn't too sure about this series at first seeing so many dubious reviews even from people whose opinions I somewhat valued but I'm happy I gave it a chance and I hope more people, too. This was way more than just lust, romance and war, it's about two men who would do anything to save their country.
This book, contrary to its precedent book, was less convoluted in words and more in plot. I'm just in loss of words, every bit of information and detail had been placed carefully onto our laps creating this incredible story.
Seeing Damen being confronted with the other side of the war as a patriotic Prince, a confrontation that has him questioning customs of his own country and all the while falling in love with the cunning Prince who's somehow always once step ahead of everyone. Tangible tensions between Laurent and Damen and the betrayal of people you would've expected the least.
Everything connected in ways I didn't expect it to be and it just left me more enthusiastic for King's rising.
I wasn't too sure about this series at first seeing so many dubious reviews even from people whose opinions I somewhat valued but I'm happy I gave it a chance and I hope more people, too. This was way more than just lust, romance and war, it's about two men who would do anything to save their country.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia
Nothing explicit or sexual but there are mentions about children are groomed to be pets for the regent, laurent's uncle who wishes to kill his nephew to take the throne for himself.