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The Captive Prince {review}

The Captive Prince Series by C.S.Pacat

- May 10, 2020

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MY RATING : ⭐⭐⭐

CAPTIVE PRINCE #1


GOODREADS SYNOPSIS :


From global phenomenon C. S. Pacat comes the first in her critically acclaimed trilogy—with a 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…






CAPTIVE PRINCE #2

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MY RATING :⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

GOODREADS SYNOPSIS :

With their countries on the brink of war, Damen and his new master, Prince Laurent, must exchange the intrigues of the palace for the sweeping might of the battlefield as they travel to the border to avert a lethal plot.

Forced to hide his identity, Damen finds himself increasingly drawn to the dangerous, charismatic Laurent. But as the fledgling trust between the two men deepens, the truth of secrets from both their pasts is poised to deal them the crowning death blow . . .














CAPTIVE PRINCE #3 
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MY RATING : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

GOODREADS SYNOPSIS :

Damianos of Akielos has returned.

His identity now revealed, Damen must face his master Prince Laurent as Damianos of Akielos, the man Laurent has sworn to kill.

On the brink of a momentous battle, the future of both their countries hangs in the balance. In the south, Kastor’s forces are massing. In the north, the Regent’s armies are mobilising for war. Damen’s only hope of reclaiming his throne is to fight together with Laurent against their usurpers.

Forced into an uneasy alliance the two princes journey deep into Akielos, where they face their most dangerous opposition yet. But even if the fragile trust they have built survives the revelation of Damen’s identity—can it stand against the Regent's final, deadly play for the throne?

MY REVIEW :


PROS :
  • The world building was very well rounded and it was not a romantic fantasy but a well written fantasy story with romance as it subplots. The essence of Ancient Greece and the cleverly woven descriptions set complete fire to my imagination. 
  • Now coming to the characters. I would say that this series managed to create a cast of characters with very different backgrounds and different stories to tell. I loved how rich the characters were but sometimes felt that the Regent gave off a moustache-twirling villainous vibes and  that kinda put me off. 
  • The romance is the highlight of the entire series. Its subtle. slow-burn and took my breath away. I love anti-hero characters and Laurent and Damen were absolutely beautiful together.
CONS :
  • I think some characters could have been much more developed rather than mere characters to progress the main plot.
  • Jocasta was the only notable female character from this book and still, she was seen as this villain. I know that this series is based off a patriarchal society but I would have loved more female representation in the series.

OVERALL RATING : ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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