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m4ximus_pr1m3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Death, Suicide, Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Rape, Murder, Grief, Gore, and Pedophilia
mausoleum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Slavery, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, War, Sexual violence, and Torture
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, and Adult/minor relationship
onthesamepage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
"We can face each other as free men. Whatever is to fall out between us can do so then."
I spent about 2 days in a daze because of this book, and that is the highest compliment I can give.
I don't think Pacat knows what middle book syndrome is. Prince's Gambit builds upon everything she so masterfully set up in Captive Prince, both in the politics and in the relationships. I actually loved the political machinations as well—Laurent has a devious mind, and I would pay for a peek. But what had me buzzing like I had consumed 10 shots of espresso was definitely the dynamic between Damen and Laurent.
Usually I tend to prefer multiple POV in my books, but especially in romances, because I love getting to see two characters fall for each other. But I think in this case, reading everything just from Damen's POV makes it more tantalizing. Just like Damen, I can only guess at what is going on in Laurent's head, and I desperately want to know, because I have so many guesses. I can only hope that some of them turn out to be right.
There were scenes here that had me giggling and kicking my feet. Every time Laurent smiled or laughed I was grinning like a goon. I loved seeing how their relationship changed, and how Laurent slowly comes to rely on Damen, but also how Damen steadily learns to read what Laurent wants, without Laurent saying anything. It's a slow burn, but it's so good.
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Suicide and Pedophilia
im_basil's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Suicide, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Slavery, Rape, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault and War
chuckyinspace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Trafficking, War, and Slavery
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, Death, and Torture
Minor: Outing, Incest, and Child death
eelka's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: War
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Rape, Suicide, Cursing, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, and Death
chaptermaggot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Slavery, and Rape
Moderate: Violence, War, Suicide, Torture, Animal cruelty, and Death
Minor: Blood and Incest
ronijya's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Pedophilia
lauwbinx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, War, Suicide, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, and Murder
Minor: Sexual violence, Death of parent, Slavery, Incest, and Emotional abuse
argentum_princeps's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content, War, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Child death and Pedophilia