In "Captive Prince" by C.S. Pacat, readers are introduced to a gripping tale of political intrigue and complex relationships in a Greco-Roman inspired alternate world. The story follows Prince Damianos, betrayed by his half-brother and sent as a slave gift to the enemy kingdom's crown prince, Laurent. As the plot unfolds, readers are immersed in a world filled with palace intrigue, strong character development, and an intricate political climate that keeps them hooked till the end. The slow-burn romance between the two main characters, Damen and Laurent, adds a layer of tension and depth to the narrative, making it a compelling read for fans of male-male romance.
The book has been praised for its intricate world-building, well-written characters, and the way it handles themes of politics, power dynamics, and betrayal. The narrative is described as intense, engaging, and filled with suspense, with readers finding themselves invested in the lives of the characters and eager to uncover the twists and turns of the story as it unfolds across the trilogy.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book includes numerous triggers, particularly related to sexual violence, slavery, abuse, and other heavy themes.
Has Romance?
The romance in Captive Prince is highly significant, although it develops slowly throughout the trilogy.
From The Publisher:
From global phenomenon C. S. Pacat comes the first novel in her critically acclaimed Captive Prince romance trilogy-includes an exclusive bonus story!
Damen is a warrior hero to his people, and the rightful heir to the throne of Akielos. But when his half brother seizes power, Damen is captured, stripped of his identity, and sent to serve the prince of an enemy nation as a pleasure slave.
Beautiful, manipulative, and deadly, his new master, Prince Laurent, epitomizes the worst of the court at Vere. But in the lethal political web of the Veretian court, nothing is as it seems, and when Damen finds himself caught up in a play for the throne, he must work together with Laurent to survive and save his country.
For Damen, there is just one rule: never, ever reveal his true identity. Because the one man Damen needs is the one man who has more reason to hate him than anyone else…
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*internally constantly screaming about what a perfect series this is and HOW has it not been read by everyone already* *while also gently reminding myself that there is sensitive material that isn’t for everyone in this series* *LAURENT AND DAMIANOS THO*
I heard so many good things about this series that I just had to read it. And I'm definitely not disappointed.
However, in the beginning I wasn't really sure about the characters, especially Laurent who in the first tome is not a good part for a lover. Yet, he and Laurent are such interesting and complicated characters.
A minute I finished this book I decided I just have to read the next one.
What can you read after
Captive Prince?
About the Author:
C. S. Pacat is the author of the Captive Prince trilogy. Born in Australia and educated at the University of Melbourne, she has since lived in a number of different cities, including Tokyo and Perugia. She currently resides and works…
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