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A review by serenity_reads
Claimed by the Orc Prince by Lionel Hart
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This story was almost perfect. So freaking close if it weren't for the dreaded Third Act Breakup trope (one-sided) . The stupidity displayed there was jaw dropping, including the fact that Taegan let Zorvut leave . But I'm getting ahead of myself.
The audiobook was a short 6hrs and I finished it in a day; the story was THAT good and interesting. The Elves and Orcs are at war, and to end it, King Ruven of the Elves suggests that his only son marry the son of their enemy - an arranged marriage for peace. Taegan accepts despite already having a lover, and Zorvut is the best husband he could have ever hoped for. The orc is sweet, kind, forgiving to a fault, loving, honorable, and honest. I'd freaking marry him!
Their first night married,Taegan sees Zorvut naked and gets frightened seeing his arousal, and sweet Zorvut gets dressed and sleeps on the floor . How kind is he????! Taegan makes a lot of mistakes in this story regarding their romance, but I'll give him credit, he told off his lover to stay away and had every intention of making the marriage work. It was difficult at the start, but I know he gave lots of effort to love his new husband, and when they finally opened up, it was PERFECT.
However, the scene with the EX going to their bedroom in the middle of the night after finding out that Zorvut is an illegitimate child and thus "unsuitable" for the Elven Prince, it was so obvious what it was - a plot for the EX and Taegan to reunite withour Zorvut in the way. Honestly, I thought that Taegan would GO WITH ZORVUT, and when he didn't flee with him, I was legitimately shocked and disappointed. I THOUGHT he loved him, but I guess it wasn't enough, OR, that it was just a moment of weakness. IDK.
Worst though is when King Ruven offered to break the bond and Taegan accepted. WHY?!?!?!? Why the 3rd Act Breakup trope??? SOOOOO stupid. If it were me, i would have changed the story for Taegan to flee with the orc and leave a note for his father choosing his husband above all else. Thankfully, Zorvut forgives him, bc he's an angel, and that conflict quickly becomes a non-conflict. The one redeeming thing is that King Ruven apologized to them both, admitting his error, and he SHOULD. The fact that he offered to break the bond when his son was WEAK like that, knowing his son needed guidance and was frightened, was the most idiotic thing he did, and he should have fucking kissed their FEET in apology.
But, overall, I still liked the story and it had me hooked to the point I finished it in a day. It was fast paced, but their love progressed well until it all went to hell in a hand-basket. I liked that Taegan has a close bond with his father and that he was true to Zorvut in the end. I'm looking forward to the next one.
The audiobook was a short 6hrs and I finished it in a day; the story was THAT good and interesting. The Elves and Orcs are at war, and to end it, King Ruven of the Elves suggests that his only son marry the son of their enemy - an arranged marriage for peace. Taegan accepts despite already having a lover, and Zorvut is the best husband he could have ever hoped for. The orc is sweet, kind, forgiving to a fault, loving, honorable, and honest. I'd freaking marry him!
Their first night married,
Worst though is when King Ruven offered to break the bond and Taegan accepted. WHY?!?!?!? Why the 3rd Act Breakup trope??? SOOOOO stupid. If it were me, i would have changed the story for Taegan to flee with the orc and leave a note for his father choosing his husband above all else. Thankfully, Zorvut forgives him, bc he's an angel, and that conflict quickly becomes a non-conflict. The one redeeming thing is that King Ruven apologized to them both, admitting his error, and he SHOULD. The fact that he offered to break the bond when his son was WEAK like that, knowing his son needed guidance and was frightened, was the most idiotic thing he did, and he should have fucking kissed their FEET in apology.
But, overall, I still liked the story and it had me hooked to the point I finished it in a day. It was fast paced, but their love progressed well until it all went to hell in a hand-basket. I liked that Taegan has a close bond with his father and that he was true to Zorvut in the end. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Death of parent