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A review by alysae
Prince Captif - Tomes 1 & 2 : L'Esclave & Le Guerrier by C.S. Pacat
adventurous
dark
tense
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
Okay, there's a lot to say about this series.
First of all, the trigger warnings are not to be taken lightly. Rape, slavery and pedophilia is very much present from the very first chapters of book 1 throughout the story. If this is something that you don't think you could handle, then please don't read the book.
I read the first book back when it came out when I was thirteen and couldn't even get past the fourth chapter. The scenes are very explicit and the themes are hardcore. I knew I was too young to read this.
However, I finally tried it again as a friend bought this book and liked it. I remembered trying to read it and how controversial it already was at the time. I can see why it could be, but honestly it shouldn't.
This story is about a prince turned slave in his enemy's country. You know this when you start reading it, you also know what kind of society inspired this story, so you should know that it wouldn't be all roses.
The first book was mostly world-building and learning to know the characters. Not much happens regarding the plot, but it is very hardcore. The real action happens at the end of the book, and continues on the second one. I'm glad I had an edition with both books so I could continue directly with the second one.
Now, regarding book 2. It was excellent. The plot definitely thickened, the characters' interactions were great, loved the banter. But the politics and plot twists are infinitely what kept me reading. So many things happened, characters I thought were important weren't... Some things were predictable, but some left me flabbergasted.
The ending was awesome and I can't wait to read book 3 to know what happens next.
First of all, the trigger warnings are not to be taken lightly. Rape, slavery and pedophilia is very much present from the very first chapters of book 1 throughout the story. If this is something that you don't think you could handle, then please don't read the book.
I read the first book back when it came out when I was thirteen and couldn't even get past the fourth chapter. The scenes are very explicit and the themes are hardcore. I knew I was too young to read this.
However, I finally tried it again as a friend bought this book and liked it. I remembered trying to read it and how controversial it already was at the time. I can see why it could be, but honestly it shouldn't.
This story is about a prince turned slave in his enemy's country. You know this when you start reading it, you also know what kind of society inspired this story, so you should know that it wouldn't be all roses.
The first book was mostly world-building and learning to know the characters. Not much happens regarding the plot, but it is very hardcore. The real action happens at the end of the book, and continues on the second one. I'm glad I had an edition with both books so I could continue directly with the second one.
Now, regarding book 2. It was excellent. The plot definitely thickened, the characters' interactions were great, loved the banter. But the politics and plot twists are infinitely what kept me reading. So many things happened, characters I thought were important weren't... Some things were predictable, but some left me flabbergasted.
The ending was awesome and I can't wait to read book 3 to know what happens next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, and Slavery
Moderate: Child death, Death, Violence, and War
Minor: Animal death