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A review by alecashlark
Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
A promising start to a well-loved series, Captive Prince is a daring and excellently-written tale of betrayal, deceit, and manipulation, set against a backdrop of moral ambiguity and ambivalence, with a whispered vow to deliver an epic, memorable romance in the following installments.
Writing: Told in third-person limited narrative, the point of view is slightly more distant that I prefer. But that didn’t take away from the skillfully descriptive writing style.
Character: I wanted a little more depth and strength to Damen’s character development, but I liked him nonetheless. I loved Laurent; I couldn’t not. I disliked most of the rest, but I was intrigued by all of them.
Plot: The story, with its many deceitful maneuvers, didn’t really surprise me; a book rarely does. I simply knew what it would deliver and was satisfied and very impressed when it did.
Romance: There wasn’t really any romance here, but it was obvious that there would be one in the next books, and that it would be challenging, slow-burn, and hard-won in the end.
To conclude: Captive Prince is a clever and attention-grabbing setup for the series, and I am excited to see more of the characters and how their story will further unfold. 3.5/5 stars.
Writing: Told in third-person limited narrative, the point of view is slightly more distant that I prefer. But that didn’t take away from the skillfully descriptive writing style.
Character: I wanted a little more depth and strength to Damen’s character development, but I liked him nonetheless. I loved Laurent; I couldn’t not. I disliked most of the rest, but I was intrigued by all of them.
Plot: The story, with its many deceitful maneuvers, didn’t really surprise me; a book rarely does. I simply knew what it would deliver and was satisfied and very impressed when it did.
Romance: There wasn’t really any romance here, but it was obvious that there would be one in the next books, and that it would be challenging, slow-burn, and hard-won in the end.
To conclude: Captive Prince is a clever and attention-grabbing setup for the series, and I am excited to see more of the characters and how their story will further unfold. 3.5/5 stars.