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caelfind's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“We’ll make another kind of empire.”
I’d like to thank C.S. Pacat from the bottom of my heart for giving us a novella of short stories; more authors need to do this so my heart can heal after the emotional trauma they put me through.
I absolutely loved this addition to the Captive Prince series. Each story was amazing, fleshing out the world, as well as giving us a deeper insight into several characters. One cannot help but root for each of them as they move through the world, growing and learning. These stories brimmed with emotion, brilliantly drawn by Pacat’s deft and subtle hand - her skill in storytelling is undeniable.
I was fully engrossed and my only complaint is that I didn’t want it to end.
I’d like to thank C.S. Pacat from the bottom of my heart for giving us a novella of short stories; more authors need to do this so my heart can heal after the emotional trauma they put me through.
I absolutely loved this addition to the Captive Prince series. Each story was amazing, fleshing out the world, as well as giving us a deeper insight into several characters. One cannot help but root for each of them as they move through the world, growing and learning. These stories brimmed with emotion, brilliantly drawn by Pacat’s deft and subtle hand - her skill in storytelling is undeniable.
I was fully engrossed and my only complaint is that I didn’t want it to end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Slavery
diana_raquel's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault and Slavery
teagstime's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
I loved seeing these little extras- of course, I *loved* every bit with Laurent and Damen, but I also just!? Really liked seeing more of the side characters!
Getting to see Jord's POV of the formation of the Prince's guard was cool- to see them going from a ragtag group to men who would die for their Prince, no questions asked. Because of course Laurent won them over by being clever and quietly caring!
I also adored Charls's adventures with Young Charls and Lamen. Charls was such an unexpectedly charming npc from the trilogy, getting a whole side story from his POV was a total delight 💗
It was interesting seeing the story from Ancel's perspective, too (tho I'm ngl it took me a stupidly long time to even realize who he was LOL).
And, of course, THE SUMMER PALACE...!!!! What can I even say. I just adore the two of them. Their love has grown into something so quietly sweet, so tender and beautiful! Laurent laughing and teasing Damen, the two of them just... wrestling and having fun and thinking about the future, while gently helping one another heal from their tumultuous past... God. It's just! So! Good!!! They deserve to take their time getting to know one another so intimately- to engage in shy courting rituals and 'meetings each other's families.
C.S. Pacat gave me the thing I needed most: post-canon Damen/Laurent content. And I am eating it UP I'm DEVOURING it !!! 💗💗
Getting to see Jord's POV of the formation of the Prince's guard was cool- to see them going from a ragtag group to men who would die for their Prince, no questions asked. Because of course Laurent won them over by being clever and quietly caring!
I also adored Charls's adventures with Young Charls and Lamen. Charls was such an unexpectedly charming npc from the trilogy, getting a whole side story from his POV was a total delight 💗
It was interesting seeing the story from Ancel's perspective, too (tho I'm ngl it took me a stupidly long time to even realize who he was LOL).
And, of course, THE SUMMER PALACE...!!!! What can I even say. I just adore the two of them. Their love has grown into something so quietly sweet, so tender and beautiful! Laurent laughing and teasing Damen, the two of them just... wrestling and having fun and thinking about the future, while gently helping one another heal from their tumultuous past... God. It's just! So! Good!!! They deserve to take their time getting to know one another so intimately- to engage in shy courting rituals and 'meetings each other's families.
C.S. Pacat gave me the thing I needed most: post-canon Damen/Laurent content. And I am eating it UP I'm DEVOURING it !!! 💗💗
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Trafficking, Alcohol, and Classism
cait's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism