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Kings Rising (Captive Prince, #3)
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Spoilers ahead for the first two books!
Holy hell. I was not ready for this series to end. What I wouldn't give for a fourth book, even if it was just full of domestic fluff and precious, tender little moments. I would pay good money for a limitless supply of Laurent's wicked snark and Damen's kindness. When I began this series, I never could have guessed that it would mean so much to me. I expected a fun, dramatic romance, but I got so much more. I got politics, betrayal, war, and one of the most phenomenal slow burns I’ve ever seen in my life. C. S. Pacat has fully perfected the enemies-to-lovers trope, and I’m not sure that I’ll ever see it done better than it was in these books.
In the beginning of the book, we watch Damen and Laurent forced into yet another stand-off, and the distance is so incredibly bittersweet. My heart ached so many times in such a short span of this story, because the longing that Damen feels is described in breathtaking detail. Pacat’s capability for writing angst and turmoil shone in this final installment, but along with it, came her incredible knack for writing tenderness and care. I found myself wanting to tab entire pages, just so I could easily come back and reread them whenever I need a pick-me-up. ❤️
Out of everything in this series, though, nothing took me off guard as much as the way I would grow to cherish sweet, vicious little Laurent. He is a twisted, conniving, brilliant young man, but his cleverness is unmatched and his kindnesses are so subtle and hidden that they mean all the more for it. I distinctly remember saying, while reading the first book, that I couldn’t fathom ever appreciating his character, and I was so wrong. Laurent is one of the best examples of three-dimensional writing I have ever seen, and he and Damen alike will always hold a special place in my heart for how real they feel.
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bookshelves: queer, owned-p, fantasy, owned-a, owned-e
Dec 24, 2017
bookshelves: queer, owned-p, fantasy, owned-a, owned-e
Read 2 times. Last read June 11, 2018 to June 12, 2018.
#1 Captive Prince ★★★★★
#2 Prince's Gambit ★★★★★
#3 King's Rising ★★★★★
Spoilers ahead for the first two books!
A kingdom, or this.
Holy hell. I was not ready for this series to end. What I wouldn't give for a fourth book, even if it was just full of domestic fluff and precious, tender little moments. I would pay good money for a limitless supply of Laurent's wicked snark and Damen's kindness. When I began this series, I never could have guessed that it would mean so much to me. I expected a fun, dramatic romance, but I got so much more. I got politics, betrayal, war, and one of the most phenomenal slow burns I’ve ever seen in my life. C. S. Pacat has fully perfected the enemies-to-lovers trope, and I’m not sure that I’ll ever see it done better than it was in these books.
There was a warmth in his chest whenever he looked at Laurent. He didn't look often for that reason.
In the beginning of the book, we watch Damen and Laurent forced into yet another stand-off, and the distance is so incredibly bittersweet. My heart ached so many times in such a short span of this story, because the longing that Damen feels is described in breathtaking detail. Pacat’s capability for writing angst and turmoil shone in this final installment, but along with it, came her incredible knack for writing tenderness and care. I found myself wanting to tab entire pages, just so I could easily come back and reread them whenever I need a pick-me-up. ❤️
“I think if I gave you my heart, you would treat it tenderly.”
Out of everything in this series, though, nothing took me off guard as much as the way I would grow to cherish sweet, vicious little Laurent. He is a twisted, conniving, brilliant young man, but his cleverness is unmatched and his kindnesses are so subtle and hidden that they mean all the more for it. I distinctly remember saying, while reading the first book, that I couldn’t fathom ever appreciating his character, and I was so wrong. Laurent is one of the best examples of three-dimensional writing I have ever seen, and he and Damen alike will always hold a special place in my heart for how real they feel.
“I have not the means to defend against this.”
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December 24, 2017
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December 24, 2017
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December 24, 2017
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December 27, 2017
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January 3, 2018
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June 10, 2018
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June 11, 2018
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June 12, 2018
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July 8, 2018
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January 25, 2019
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fantasy
December 15, 2019
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owned-a
June 1, 2020
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owned-e
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Dec 27, 2017 04:18PM
Oh my gosh you're unstoppable!
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Elizabeth wrote: "Oh my gosh you're unstoppable!"I'm obsessed! I can't help it lmao.
I binged this series sooooo hard. I'm glad you like it!!
Elise wrote: "oh my gosh you finished how was it?"Whoops, GR had the wrong finish date! I just finished it like 5 minutes ago but holy hell it was BOMBBBB
Rachele wrote: "I binged this series sooooo hard. I'm glad you like it!!"Sooo amazing! I feel like I'll honestly reread it so many times.
Nice review! I'm going to read this series later this month and I'm so excited.
I agree with everything you said. *lol* Can't wait to reread this series this year. =)) Hopefully this time around I'll be able to write reviews too. xD
bby Wylan wrote: "Nice review! I'm going to read this series later this month and I'm so excited."Thank you! <3 I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Virginia Ronan wrote: "I agree with everything you said. *lol* Can't wait to reread this series this year. =)) Hopefully this time around I'll be able to write reviews too. xD"Haha thank you so much! Good luck on writing your review!
My goal this month is to finish this series finally! I just need to read this one. I've been kind of putting this off because I don't want the story to end 😭😭
Meagan wrote: "My goal this month is to finish this series finally! I just need to read this one. I've been kind of putting this off because I don't want the story to end 😭😭"Awww, it's so good, though! But I feel you, I was so sad to see it end. In case you don't know, there are four short stories that you can get from the kindle store to accompany the series, and one of them ("The Summer Palace") follows this one and is LITERAL PERFECTION.
Same with me! I hated Laurent at first, but after finishing this book, he became my favorite character.
Kai wrote: "Same with me! I hated Laurent at first, but after finishing this book, he became my favorite character."He has quite the redemption arc, doesn't he? <3
