Square In Wonderland Book Club discussion

This is your place to discuss the chapters in depth. SPOIL AWAY! What did you like? Dislike? Are you hooked yet?

Here are some discussion questions/thoughts I had while reading this section:
1. How do you feel about the language/slavery/violence? It was a bit off putting for me when I started despite being someone who does read books that are more along the lines of erotica.
2. I love the betrayal plot line between Kastor and Damen. It makes for really interesting politics.
3. What did you think of Laurent? He wasn't what I was expecting!
4. What do you think about the Regent's mercy/treaty?
5. I really like the world building in juxtaposition, reminds me of The Winner's Curse, Vere vs. Akielos decadent vs. barbarous etc

I'd love your thoughts! Please add your own questions as well!

I absolutely love how well thought out everything is. The fact that his brother didn't just hastily cast him aside but made sure that Damen gets stuck in a damned if you do damned if you don't situation really shows how well people in this world think things through. Even Laurent thinks everything 4 steps ahead. It makes me wonder what else is in store for Damen.

Amanda wrote: "I absolutely love how well thought out everything is. The fact that his brother didn't just hastily cast him aside but made sure that Damen gets stuck in a damned if you do damned if you don't situ..."

I totally agree about Laurent, he is just so intuitive. While you want to hate him, you can't.

Am I the only one who hasn't been able to be captivated by this?