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Synopsis
From global phenomenon C. S. Pacat comes the first novel in her critically acclaimed Captive Prince romance trilogy. “A special, unforgettable series…Lush. Brutal. Unparalleled.”—Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author Damen is a warrior hero to his people, and the rightful 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. Beautiful, manipulative, and deadly, his new master, Prince Laurent, epitomizes the worst of the court at Vere. 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. For Damen, there is just one rule: never, ever reveal his true identity. Because the one man Damen needs is the one man who has more reason to hate him than anyone else... Includes a bonus short story!
Captive Prince: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult fantasy contains explicit sexual content, captivity/slavery themes with power imbalance dynamics, political violence, and mature situations involving deception and court intrigue. The relationship develops between captor and captive with dubious consent elements.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include slavery, captivity, and dubious consent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the intense political scheming, forbidden romance, and high-stakes identity deception in a dangerous enemy court.