This does not mean that we readers are supposed to agree with him, but actually the opposite.
If he hates people to be abused, he does accept slavery as normal – like a Roman would have. This said, he is the product of this world, therefore what is normal to him can appear quite horrible for our contemporary minds, and with reasons. Indeed it’s obvious from the start that Damen, the MC, doesn’t condone nor accept Vere’s barbaric customs. Pacat‘s talent for dealing with these awful subjects without never showing any form of indulgence towards them.
I know, I know, YIKES, but trust me, if I could handle it it’s only thanks to C.S. ☑ Welcome to a harsh and unforgiving world where slavery (including sexual), torture and rape are common practice (including towards youngers, which makes the book so fucking hard to stomach at times). I swear that I’ll write a real review of Captive Prince: Volume One because Helloooo, it deserves ones, but for now my excitation and eagerness to freaking KNOW what will happen leads me to shorten my ramble and only give you reduced information (perhaps that’s for the best) (you don’t want to read my entire rambling) (trust me) Review it? Jump on book 2? Review it? Jump on book 2? Review it? Jump on book 2? TRIGGER WARNING : graphic violence, rape, slavery Because the one man Damen needs is the one man who has more reason to hate him than anyone else. 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.įor Damen, there is just one rule: never, ever reveal his true identity. "This was Vere, voluptuous and decadent, country of honeyed poison"ĭamen is a warrior hero to his people, and the truthful 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.īeautiful, manipulative and deadly, his new master Prince Laurent epitomizes the worst of the court at Vere. Yearly Favorite Standalone RecommendationsĬaptive Prince : Volume One ( Captive Prince #1).