C. S. Pacat writes fantasy and romantic fiction in which power, political strategy and shifting loyalty are central to the relationship between protagonists. The Captive Prince trilogy begins when Damen, heir to the throne of Akielos, is betrayed, enslaved and sent in disguise to serve Laurent, prince of the rival kingdom of Vere. The first book establishes a hostile court and an unequal relationship, while Prince’s Gambit and Kings Rising widen the story into military campaigns, succession struggles and an alliance complicated by Damen’s concealed identity. Pacat later began the Dark Rise series, a young adult fantasy about inherited roles, ancient conflict and characters discovering that heroic and villainous identities are less stable than expected. The writing is plot-driven and dialogue-heavy, with strategy and emotional tension developing together. Pacat’s catalogue spans queer fantasy, romantic fantasy and court intrigue. Captive Prince is required before the rest of the adult trilogy, with clear content warnings for coercion, slavery and sexual violence in the series’ opening volume. Read more Less
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