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Captive in the Dark

Book 1 in the series:The Dark Duet

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'Captive in the Dark' in the series 'The Dark Duet' by C.J. Roberts is a dark and intense read that delves into themes of abuse, captivity, and complex relationships. The story follows Livvie, who is kidnapped by Caleb, her captor, in a tale that explores Stockholm syndrome and the blurred lines between captor and captive. The writing style is described as compelling, captivating, and twisted, with a plot that contains brutal and raw emotions, making it a challenging yet thought-provoking read.

Characters:

The characters are complex and flawed, with Caleb as a tormented captor and Livvie as a resilient victim navigating her trauma.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is engaging and emotional, with some elements of purple prose in character descriptions.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around themes of revenge, trauma, and the psychological consequences of captivity, following Caleb's kidnapping of Livvie.

Setting:

The setting is dark and isolated, emphasizing the themes of captivity and oppression.

Pacing:

The pacing is generally fast, with a mix of tension and suspense, although some found the beginning slow.
I woke with a really bad headache and noticed two things simultaneously: it was dark and I wasn’t alone. Were we moving? Vision hazy, my eyes rolled around, almost out of instinct, to gain a semblance...

Notes:

The book is part of a series called The Dark Duet.
It deals with dark themes such as kidnapping and human trafficking.
Caleb, the male lead, is depicted as a complex character with a troubled past.
Livvie, the female lead, experiences Stockholm Syndrome throughout the story.
The narrative alternates between Livvie's first-person perspective and Caleb's third-person perspective.
Many readers found the book to be a 'mind fuck' and emotionally intense.
The writing style is praised for being engaging and well-executed despite controversial content.
The book is described as disturbing, gruesome and thought-provoking, not a conventional romance.
Critics highlight that it raises questions about morality and the nature of love in abusive relationships.
Readers have expressed mixed feelings about whether they can sympathize with Caleb, given his actions.
The story raises awareness about the realities of human trafficking and abusive dynamics.
The ending leaves readers on a cliffhanger, urging them to read the sequel immediately.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of rape, abuse, kidnapping, psychological trauma, and human trafficking.

From The Publisher:

Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For twelve years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature. If Caleb is to get close enough to strike, he must become the very thing he abhors and kidnap a beautiful girl to train her to be all that he once was.

Eighteen-year-old Olivia Ruiz has just woken up in a strange place. Blindfolded and bound, there is only a calm male voice to welcome her. His name is Caleb, though he demands to be called Master. Olivia is young, beautiful, naïve and willful to a fault. She has a dark sensuality that cannot be hidden or denied, though she tries to accomplish both. Although she is frightened by the strong, sadistic, and arrogant man who holds her prisoner, what keeps Olivia awake in the dark is her unwelcome attraction to him.

WARNING: This book contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence. more

Ratings (41)

Incredible (7)
Loved It (9)
Liked It (8)
It Was OK (10)
Did Not Like (3)
Hated It (4)

Reader Stats (128):

Read It (45)
Want To Read (65)
Did Not Finish (3)
Not Interested (15)

1 comment(s)

It Was OK
8 months

Meh, didn’t continue the series

 
 
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