Sara Petizzi answers “Hey! I really want to read this book but I...”

Sara Inês asked this question about Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1):

Hey! I really want to read this book but I have to ask first: Is this one of those books that "romanticize" rape and violence?

Sara Petizzi I only read the first one and I was worried for this exact reason, but even though part of the plot is indeed dedicated to explaining the sexual encou…moreI only read the first one and I was worried for this exact reason, but even though part of the plot is indeed dedicated to explaining the sexual encounters and the sexual practices at the various courts I never found the acts romanticized. The perspective of the book is Damen's and it is clear that he sees these sexual acts as they are, rape. The writing, as user Barbara Douglas wrote, rejects the condoning of these acts.(less)

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