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Lancelot's Fall #1
Laid to Ruin
“Please,” Claudas said, looking down into Lancelot’s face, seeing his confusion, and, beneath that, his desire – though for something he perhaps had never dared to give a name to. “Don’t tell me this isn’t what you’ve wanted.”
Standing alone in the ruins of his own lost empire, the great King Claudas watches as Camelot's greatest knight, Lancelot du Lac, comes to claim his birthright. But what starts as a mere contest over land, to be won by blood and steel in single combat, becomes much more the moment Lancelot steps inside Claudas' castle.
By inviting Lancelot into the shelter of his hospitality, Claudas draws the man into a game of lust and intrigue, bending him to his will and warping his desperate loyalty to his king.
But in the battle for dominance that follows and with the fate of a realm on the line, will Claudas find that he's only managed to lay a trap for himself?
Warning: Laid to Ruin contains explicit scenes of gay sex, as well as scenes of domination and submission. It is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
Standing alone in the ruins of his own lost empire, the great King Claudas watches as Camelot's greatest knight, Lancelot du Lac, comes to claim his birthright. But what starts as a mere contest over land, to be won by blood and steel in single combat, becomes much more the moment Lancelot steps inside Claudas' castle.
By inviting Lancelot into the shelter of his hospitality, Claudas draws the man into a game of lust and intrigue, bending him to his will and warping his desperate loyalty to his king.
But in the battle for dominance that follows and with the fate of a realm on the line, will Claudas find that he's only managed to lay a trap for himself?
Warning: Laid to Ruin contains explicit scenes of gay sex, as well as scenes of domination and submission. It is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
175 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 9, 2015
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Isabelle Arden
11 books18 followersIsabelle Arden is a good girl by day - but when she gets home from work, she likes to kick off her sensible heels and write some seriously dirty fiction.
Isabelle writes a wide variety of stories, from gay to straight, historical to contemporary, kink to vanilla - but she's always a sucker for a happy ending.
Any comments or questions at all, please never hesitate to send her a message!
Isabelle writes a wide variety of stories, from gay to straight, historical to contemporary, kink to vanilla - but she's always a sucker for a happy ending.
Any comments or questions at all, please never hesitate to send her a message!
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July 8, 2019
I am not a huge fan of sex scenes in every other chapter, but I didn’t mind it in this book. Glad to finally come across a book written by a skillful writer. 5 stars for that.
The only reason “Laid to Ruin” got 4 stars from me is the editing. If the author decides to include lube or even spit in the shenanigans, I will then add another star. Claudas repeatedly “almost laughing” was another pet peeve of mine. Other than that, no complaints whatsoever :)
The only reason “Laid to Ruin” got 4 stars from me is the editing. If the author decides to include lube or even spit in the shenanigans, I will then add another star. Claudas repeatedly “almost laughing” was another pet peeve of mine. Other than that, no complaints whatsoever :)
June 4, 2017
An interesting read. I liked the ending - . However I thought the sex scenes were more rape scenes, no spit or oil and always full of force. There are further stories of these two but I think I will stop here, the near-rape everytime didn't really appeal.
3.5 stars gave it 4 for GR but perhaps it should be 3
3.5 stars gave it 4 for GR but perhaps it should be 3
October 2, 2015
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The reason I signed up to read this book is mostly because of the warning that this work includes D/s scenes.
I was left bitterly disappointed. Over the course of the many, many sex scenes in this work, there is only one that actually comes close to resembling D/s, and even there I didn't feel it.
Mostly, there's a lot of dubcon bordering on rape. Which would also be right up my alley, except it felt simultaneously too tame (Lancelot really wasn't resisting that much) and strangely brutal (Claudus just shoving it in without lube or spit or anything).
... Honestly, I couldn't understand why Lance kept coming back, because the sex sounded awful for him.
The connection between these two was flimsy at best. By the end of the novel, we're told that the two are in love with each other, but I didn't feel the connection. I would have bought an unhealthy, obsession type of relationship, but that isn't what was being described.
Overall, the work barely held my interest. I like erotica, I don't need a strong plot if the porn is good, but it kind of felt like the author couldn't make up her mind what story she wanted to tell.
... And yep, still disappointed that the warnings were so misleading.
The reason I signed up to read this book is mostly because of the warning that this work includes D/s scenes.
I was left bitterly disappointed. Over the course of the many, many sex scenes in this work, there is only one that actually comes close to resembling D/s, and even there I didn't feel it.
Mostly, there's a lot of dubcon bordering on rape. Which would also be right up my alley, except it felt simultaneously too tame (Lancelot really wasn't resisting that much) and strangely brutal (Claudus just shoving it in without lube or spit or anything).
... Honestly, I couldn't understand why Lance kept coming back, because the sex sounded awful for him.
The connection between these two was flimsy at best. By the end of the novel, we're told that the two are in love with each other, but I didn't feel the connection. I would have bought an unhealthy, obsession type of relationship, but that isn't what was being described.
Overall, the work barely held my interest. I like erotica, I don't need a strong plot if the porn is good, but it kind of felt like the author couldn't make up her mind what story she wanted to tell.
... And yep, still disappointed that the warnings were so misleading.
May 26, 2015
This is a ambitious, grand sexual adventure set in Arthurian times. Ambitious because Arden takes on myth and has managed humbly to make them human. She doesn't sell out her characters in favor of spending valuable time describing or focusing on the universe, nor does she in ore it completely. I was astounded by Arden's fluency in historical detail, not to mention the authenticity of the gay male sex acts. She proves that any sex scene can be arousing to anyone regardless of orientation: the passion, hunger, and starved desire of any person makes something sexy and arousing.
September 19, 2015
I wanted to like this novel so much, and regarding some parts: I did. I could give it 1 star or I could give it 4 stars because I hated and I loved it at the same time.
This is the tale of King Claudas, which is a pretty much ignored and forgotten character in arthurian novels, while here he is a rounded character which I liked (a part from the romance scenes). Lancelot arrives to get back his father's kingdom but, well, Claudas ends up seducing him. Sort of. The pairing was interesting. I love pairings where the two characters can't be together because of their different loyalties. To explain why I loved the arthurian parts and I hated the romance parts, I'll have to write something more spoilery.
This is the tale of King Claudas, which is a pretty much ignored and forgotten character in arthurian novels, while here he is a rounded character which I liked (a part from the romance scenes). Lancelot arrives to get back his father's kingdom but, well, Claudas ends up seducing him. Sort of. The pairing was interesting. I love pairings where the two characters can't be together because of their different loyalties. To explain why I loved the arthurian parts and I hated the romance parts, I'll have to write something more spoilery.
June 6, 2017
Raw, gritty, intense. A different spin on the Authurian mythos. Again, I repeat, intense. The darkness and gloom hung heavy through out this story, I kept sensing a foreboding a tragic end for the two. The current ending makes sense, and I'm relieved to see there is a sequel, cause I need to know what happens!
May 10, 2015
Good bones but the window dressings need some work.
August 18, 2017
Fascinating story! I spent a good amount of the time reading trying to remember the different tales from my Arthurian Lit class in college -- can't wait to read the next one!
May 15, 2021
An interesting take on the Arthurian legends. I am sure we're all familiar with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (if not, what rock have you been living under?) In this particular re-telling, Lancelot is secretly pining for Arthur while Guinevere is (not so secretly) pining for her champion, Lancelot. Lancelot does his best to ignore her and do everything for Arthur... including sell himself short. Arthur thinks of Lancelot as nothing more than a trusted friend to do his bidding. He sends Lancelot on a quest to take back his father's lands and kill the man responsible. It is here that Lancelot encounters Claudus, a hardened warrior with a strong hatred for the Pendragons.
There was a lot of sex in this book. I mean A LOT.
While the two MCs had great chemistry, I found their sexual encounters a bit unrealistic.
That aside, I really did enjoy this story. I liked how the author incorporated supernatural elements into this story, including Morgan Le Fey. The characters were flawed and human, the plot engaging. My only wish is that the narrative had both Claudus and Lancelot telling the story.
I look forward to reading the next installment! 4.25 stars.
There was a lot of sex in this book. I mean A LOT.
While the two MCs had great chemistry, I found their sexual encounters a bit unrealistic.
That aside, I really did enjoy this story. I liked how the author incorporated supernatural elements into this story, including Morgan Le Fey. The characters were flawed and human, the plot engaging. My only wish is that the narrative had both Claudus and Lancelot telling the story.
I look forward to reading the next installment! 4.25 stars.
September 13, 2021
King Claudas watches as Lancelot du Lac comes to claim his birthright. A ruined land that no one wants to do anything with. Lancelot and Claudas are supposed to fight to the death. Instead, a battle for dominance occurs between the two for two months. The two have a mutual attraction, but Lancelot tries to fight it continually but never quite succeeds.
I wanted to like this book, and I did at part, but there was a lot that I skimmed over because it was just dull descriptions of past events that tangentially played a role in how Lancelot and Claudas interacted with each other.
I wanted to like this book, and I did at part, but there was a lot that I skimmed over because it was just dull descriptions of past events that tangentially played a role in how Lancelot and Claudas interacted with each other.
October 9, 2015
I received this book via Don't Buy My Love program in exchange for an honest review.
When I started reading this book,I don't know what my expectations were,but I was not expecting it to be so raw and intense,or for me to be sucked into it from the page one...I read this in one siting,because,make no mistake,this is that kind of read.
This story centers around Claudas and Lancelot. Claudas is the king of the lands which were once ruled by King Ban. By subterfuge,he took those lands from him,but King Ban had a son – Lancelot du Lac – who is now King Arthur's knight. And so the story begins – Lancelot wants to take back the lands that once belonged to his father,and Claudas...well,he only wants to humilite King Arthur,and what better way to do that,than by degrading his best knight,braking him to the point of no return. But what he was not expecting is braking himself in the process,too…
What made this book for me was the juxtapostion between Claudas and Lancelot that author created by making such vivid characters not only by telling but through their actions and thoughts. And even though we were only privy to Claudas’ thoughts,I had no problem imagining Lancelot. He is everything the knight should be – he puts duty to his king before everything else, he is honorable,if a bit naïve due to his upbringing (he was raised and trained by Lady Nimue in isolation before she sent him to King Atrhur’s court). On the other hand you have Claudas - he doesn’t see the world in black and white like Lancelot does ,he is not so honorable, he didn’t have a problem taking King Ban’s lands by deciving him,a certainly not with corrupting a soul so pure like Lancelot’s. And why I say that this juxtaposition made this book for me? Because,by all means,between these two can’t be nothing more than lust,infatuation at most. They’re just too different…but somewhere along the way I started to believe that yes,they could love each other,that there could be a way for them to be together. I can’t pinpoint the exact momment when that happened,but all I know that at 80 % mark I started dreading the end,even though I was prepared for no HEA – the dark tone the author set at the very beginning all but told me that there would be no happy ending for these two. The ending suggest a sequel,and I sincerely hope there will be one.
This is is erotic novel first and foremost,and than romance and it’s one of the best ones that I've read in a long time and which I highly recommend. If author decides to write a sequel,I’ll certainly be reading it…and if not,I’m still glad I read it.
When I started reading this book,I don't know what my expectations were,but I was not expecting it to be so raw and intense,or for me to be sucked into it from the page one...I read this in one siting,because,make no mistake,this is that kind of read.
This story centers around Claudas and Lancelot. Claudas is the king of the lands which were once ruled by King Ban. By subterfuge,he took those lands from him,but King Ban had a son – Lancelot du Lac – who is now King Arthur's knight. And so the story begins – Lancelot wants to take back the lands that once belonged to his father,and Claudas...well,he only wants to humilite King Arthur,and what better way to do that,than by degrading his best knight,braking him to the point of no return. But what he was not expecting is braking himself in the process,too…
What made this book for me was the juxtapostion between Claudas and Lancelot that author created by making such vivid characters not only by telling but through their actions and thoughts. And even though we were only privy to Claudas’ thoughts,I had no problem imagining Lancelot. He is everything the knight should be – he puts duty to his king before everything else, he is honorable,if a bit naïve due to his upbringing (he was raised and trained by Lady Nimue in isolation before she sent him to King Atrhur’s court). On the other hand you have Claudas - he doesn’t see the world in black and white like Lancelot does ,he is not so honorable, he didn’t have a problem taking King Ban’s lands by deciving him,a certainly not with corrupting a soul so pure like Lancelot’s. And why I say that this juxtaposition made this book for me? Because,by all means,between these two can’t be nothing more than lust,infatuation at most. They’re just too different…but somewhere along the way I started to believe that yes,they could love each other,that there could be a way for them to be together. I can’t pinpoint the exact momment when that happened,but all I know that at 80 % mark I started dreading the end,even though I was prepared for no HEA – the dark tone the author set at the very beginning all but told me that there would be no happy ending for these two. The ending suggest a sequel,and I sincerely hope there will be one.
This is is erotic novel first and foremost,and than romance and it’s one of the best ones that I've read in a long time and which I highly recommend. If author decides to write a sequel,I’ll certainly be reading it…and if not,I’m still glad I read it.
September 24, 2015
This book was provided for free by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This book is above all else a story, it is almost like a fable and has that same fantasy feel to it. And in spite of all its imperfections the story is one amazing epic of love.
Once you get to the heart of the story it is very hard to put it down.
Initially I had a bit of a trouble reading the prologue because it starts so abruptly it almost felt like I was starting the book from somewhere in the middle of a sentence, so yeah I ended up reading the first two paragraphs quite a few times trying to understand what was happening but it was quite unnecessary as just a few more paragraphs into the story everything becomes quite clear. And I feel like the ending more that made up for the abrupt start.
King Claudas evicted King Ban from his own kingdom, only to have his captured lands destroyed and left barren by King Ban’s liege King Uther Pendragon. Now King Ban’s son the Knight Lancelot du Lac sets out to unseat King Claudas, only to lead to much unexpected outcomes which will only serve to push Claudas and Lancelot together.
This story’s biggest strength is that none of its characters sit about giving explanations for their emotions; they act on them lending a far greater credence to the feelings residing in their hearts. And there are a lot of characters with a lot of emotions and a lot of vigour to see justice being granted to them.
As King Arthur gains prominence in the lands the people who live to see him defeated can no longer wait, as tides turn, Claudas finds himself in the middle of this turbulence unsure as to what exactly he wants this tide to end up destroying.
The brilliance of this story is in a love that ends up taking its captors by surprise.
I feel like I should write something about Claudas and Lancelot but I feel that anything that I will or wouldn’t say is expressed in a much better way by this story, so I am hesitant but in the end I think I will leave it to the book to expound on these two deeply flawed but exquisitely perfect characters.
This is one story you need to read to believe.
This book is above all else a story, it is almost like a fable and has that same fantasy feel to it. And in spite of all its imperfections the story is one amazing epic of love.
Once you get to the heart of the story it is very hard to put it down.
Initially I had a bit of a trouble reading the prologue because it starts so abruptly it almost felt like I was starting the book from somewhere in the middle of a sentence, so yeah I ended up reading the first two paragraphs quite a few times trying to understand what was happening but it was quite unnecessary as just a few more paragraphs into the story everything becomes quite clear. And I feel like the ending more that made up for the abrupt start.
King Claudas evicted King Ban from his own kingdom, only to have his captured lands destroyed and left barren by King Ban’s liege King Uther Pendragon. Now King Ban’s son the Knight Lancelot du Lac sets out to unseat King Claudas, only to lead to much unexpected outcomes which will only serve to push Claudas and Lancelot together.
This story’s biggest strength is that none of its characters sit about giving explanations for their emotions; they act on them lending a far greater credence to the feelings residing in their hearts. And there are a lot of characters with a lot of emotions and a lot of vigour to see justice being granted to them.
As King Arthur gains prominence in the lands the people who live to see him defeated can no longer wait, as tides turn, Claudas finds himself in the middle of this turbulence unsure as to what exactly he wants this tide to end up destroying.
The brilliance of this story is in a love that ends up taking its captors by surprise.
I feel like I should write something about Claudas and Lancelot but I feel that anything that I will or wouldn’t say is expressed in a much better way by this story, so I am hesitant but in the end I think I will leave it to the book to expound on these two deeply flawed but exquisitely perfect characters.
This is one story you need to read to believe.
October 8, 2015
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through the Goodreads Don't Buy Me Love program.
Lancelot du Lac has come to challenge King Claudas in order to win back his father’s lands that King Claudas took from him. Claudas has seen something in the way Lancelot looks at Arthur that makes him wonder. So Claudas ends up eventually having his way with Lancelot. It’s dubcon but Lancelot does like it. Being the noble knight Lancelot is and bound to Arthur, Lancelot spends the entire story tormented over his desire for Claudas, his enemy. Claudas’ obsession with Lancelot grow throughout the story. They are forced through circumstances to be together and even though Lancelot is fighting it, they always end up in bed together. The sex is always rough with an edge of dubcon. I did get the sense they were falling for each other but because they were on the opposite sides of allegiance, it wasn’t possible for them to be any more to each other than what they were. There were other characters introduced, Morgana Le Fay who worked with Loth to in her revenge against King Arthur for taking her son, Mordred, from her. There was mention of other Arthurian characters too.
I liked the relationship between Lancelot and Claudas. The chase, and push and pull felt real. The ending isn’t a happily ever after but with this story I don’t think they can have a happily ever after. At least not at this stage of the way things are in their lives. While I was fine with things being left open as they were between Lancelot and Claudas, I did feel like there was a bit of a plot hole with Morgana’s revenge plans against Arthur. What’s going to happen with that? Even with the very last line of the book it seems like this one has been set up for a sequel. I hope it has one. I’ll be reading it if it does.
Lancelot du Lac has come to challenge King Claudas in order to win back his father’s lands that King Claudas took from him. Claudas has seen something in the way Lancelot looks at Arthur that makes him wonder. So Claudas ends up eventually having his way with Lancelot. It’s dubcon but Lancelot does like it. Being the noble knight Lancelot is and bound to Arthur, Lancelot spends the entire story tormented over his desire for Claudas, his enemy. Claudas’ obsession with Lancelot grow throughout the story. They are forced through circumstances to be together and even though Lancelot is fighting it, they always end up in bed together. The sex is always rough with an edge of dubcon. I did get the sense they were falling for each other but because they were on the opposite sides of allegiance, it wasn’t possible for them to be any more to each other than what they were. There were other characters introduced, Morgana Le Fay who worked with Loth to in her revenge against King Arthur for taking her son, Mordred, from her. There was mention of other Arthurian characters too.
I liked the relationship between Lancelot and Claudas. The chase, and push and pull felt real. The ending isn’t a happily ever after but with this story I don’t think they can have a happily ever after. At least not at this stage of the way things are in their lives. While I was fine with things being left open as they were between Lancelot and Claudas, I did feel like there was a bit of a plot hole with Morgana’s revenge plans against Arthur. What’s going to happen with that? Even with the very last line of the book it seems like this one has been set up for a sequel. I hope it has one. I’ll be reading it if it does.
October 8, 2015
(This book was received free in return for an honest review via the Goodreads Don't Buy My Love program.)
4.5 stars
Being a medieval reenactor, with a love for all things chivalrous, King Arthur and Knights included, I was excited to be able to read and review this Laid to Ruin. Ms. Arden did not disappoint.
Lancelot du Lac was always revered in many tales for his exceptional beauty, so it only goes that if any of the Knights of the Round Table deserve the M/M treatment, in my mind, it is him.
In this particular "legend" was told from the viewpoint of King Claudas de la Deserte, who tricked Lancelot's father into abandoning his castle and lands and running to Arthur for aid. Many years later, Lancelot has returned to his homeland to win the land and castle back from the usurper, Claudas. But Claudas sees something in Lancelot's beauty and demeanor and uses this knowledge to his advantage, turning enemy into prey into potential pawn.
I was intrigued by the author's fictional recount of Lancelot, how she merged those stories already told with her final version. I could easily imagine it being an included account (in the erotic anthology version) in one of the many tales of the Knights of the Round Table. My only sore spot was the subtle cliffhanger ending. Oh! I so wanted the story to go on. I deeply desired to read more of these two medieval men and to learn what their future held. I truly hope the Ms. Arden continues their tale.
4.5 stars
Being a medieval reenactor, with a love for all things chivalrous, King Arthur and Knights included, I was excited to be able to read and review this Laid to Ruin. Ms. Arden did not disappoint.
Lancelot du Lac was always revered in many tales for his exceptional beauty, so it only goes that if any of the Knights of the Round Table deserve the M/M treatment, in my mind, it is him.
In this particular "legend" was told from the viewpoint of King Claudas de la Deserte, who tricked Lancelot's father into abandoning his castle and lands and running to Arthur for aid. Many years later, Lancelot has returned to his homeland to win the land and castle back from the usurper, Claudas. But Claudas sees something in Lancelot's beauty and demeanor and uses this knowledge to his advantage, turning enemy into prey into potential pawn.
I was intrigued by the author's fictional recount of Lancelot, how she merged those stories already told with her final version. I could easily imagine it being an included account (in the erotic anthology version) in one of the many tales of the Knights of the Round Table. My only sore spot was the subtle cliffhanger ending. Oh! I so wanted the story to go on. I deeply desired to read more of these two medieval men and to learn what their future held. I truly hope the Ms. Arden continues their tale.
September 13, 2024
This book gave me serious feelings and I loved it. If you'd told me before I started reading that I'd love it so much I probably wouldn't have believed you, but this was LOVELY. Great main characters, wonderful writing and a plot that kept me gripped at every turn.
Yeah, the sex scenes were a bit unrealistic. But they were also very hot, and gave me a lot of feelings too.
...FEELINGS! *Falls over in happy glee*
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Reread #1: I did not intend to read this book, but I had a bad day and found myself reaching for an old familiar favourite instead of trying anything new.
The last time I read this I breathlessly considered this a masterpiece. I was a little less convinced of that this time, but it was still good! I think what I loved most was the connection between the characters, the fact that I really did buy the emotions and growing relationship between them. Which is kind of what you want out of a romance adjacent novel, really.
Yeah, the sex scenes were a bit unrealistic. But they were also very hot, and gave me a lot of feelings too.
...FEELINGS! *Falls over in happy glee*
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Reread #1: I did not intend to read this book, but I had a bad day and found myself reaching for an old familiar favourite instead of trying anything new.
The last time I read this I breathlessly considered this a masterpiece. I was a little less convinced of that this time, but it was still good! I think what I loved most was the connection between the characters, the fact that I really did buy the emotions and growing relationship between them. Which is kind of what you want out of a romance adjacent novel, really.
August 17, 2015
I started this and thought 'wow, hot', which it is, pretty much uninterruptedly. But then I got to the historical and mythical details and at times I was like: wait, just delay the sex a little longer and tell me more about Arthurian myth (I'm just a nerd, I guess XD).
The characters are both complex, flawed but deeply attractive individuals (BECAUSE of their flaws, I think, which make them human) and I found the POV really illuminating. I'm a fan of 1rst person POV and in this case it worked really well in showing the motivation of someone who didn't intend to be noble, but couldn't help but be human.
If you like a bit of struggle in your romance, definitely recommended.
The characters are both complex, flawed but deeply attractive individuals (BECAUSE of their flaws, I think, which make them human) and I found the POV really illuminating. I'm a fan of 1rst person POV and in this case it worked really well in showing the motivation of someone who didn't intend to be noble, but couldn't help but be human.
If you like a bit of struggle in your romance, definitely recommended.
October 7, 2015
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through the GR Don't Buy Me Love program.
This was a story about honor, loyalty, love, and revenge set in the world of King Arthur and Camelot. Cladus knew that when he took Ban's kingdom, his son would eventually return to try and claim it. When he does, Cladus doesn't expect to be so entranced by Lancelot. The story that follows is so well written, the details giving you a rich world and a great grasp of the characters. It's told through Cladus' eyes, but you also can feel Lancelot's struggle between his duty and desire. The ending had me checking my page count. Please, let there be a sequel!
This was a story about honor, loyalty, love, and revenge set in the world of King Arthur and Camelot. Cladus knew that when he took Ban's kingdom, his son would eventually return to try and claim it. When he does, Cladus doesn't expect to be so entranced by Lancelot. The story that follows is so well written, the details giving you a rich world and a great grasp of the characters. It's told through Cladus' eyes, but you also can feel Lancelot's struggle between his duty and desire. The ending had me checking my page count. Please, let there be a sequel!
November 24, 2015
I really liked the book and was happy to find out that there is a sequel. Off to read!
March 29, 2017
Well colour me surprised. I read the first chapter of this with a growing sense of dread and impending dnf. This wasn't helped by the dub con nature of their first encounter.
In fact for a long time sex is used as a weapon, or so our narrator wants us (and Lancelot) to believe.
By the halfway point I'd been sucked in, to the politics and the relationship. And by the end I was aching for their loss.
I'm off to buy book two.
In fact for a long time sex is used as a weapon, or so our narrator wants us (and Lancelot) to believe.
By the halfway point I'd been sucked in, to the politics and the relationship. And by the end I was aching for their loss.
I'm off to buy book two.
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