Monday, June 26, 2017

Kings Rising (Captive Prince 3) by C. S. Pacat

The stunning conclusion of the worldwide phenomenon—from the boldly original author of Captive Prince and Prince’s Gambit.


His identity now revealed, Damen must face his master Prince Laurent as Damianos of Akielos, the man Laurent has sworn to kill.

On the brink of a momentous battle, the future of both their countries hangs in the balance. In the south, Kastor's forces are massing. In the north, the Regent's armies are mobilising for war. Damen's only hope of reclaiming his throne is to fight together with Laurent against their usurpers.

Forced into an uneasy alliance the two princes journey deep into Akielos, where they face their most dangerous opposition yet. But even if the fragile trust they have built survives the revelation of Damen’s identity—can it stand against the Regents final, deadly play for the throne? Read More

MY REVIEW:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and Thrilling to its Conclusion, March 4, 2017
Since following the original edition of the story during the days of "freece", I was excited for Pacat-sensei to have the opportunity to be published and was naturally anxious to read the third and final volume. After much waiting and staring wistfully at my wishlist, I was at last able to acquire a copy from my local library. I couldn't put it down for the first twenty-four hours, and only just because I had other things to do and a job to attend that didn't offer much in the way of free time.

The story itself was, as with the first two, beautiful and artfully written. The culmination of all Laurent's strategizing and Damen's charisma had me once again at the edge of my seat, and vacillating between disappointment and exhilaration as I tried to predict the outcome of their confrontations. There isn't a doubt in my mind that I will be purchasing both editions of the trilogy as soon as my wallet permits, and will be rereading them many times in the years to come.

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