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Chastillon was filled with the ghosts of Laurent's innocence. It didn't matter. He didn't think of it. He was silent as he rode, and his mind was hard at work on other matters. The plans he had so meticulously been making, he now set about tearing apart and rearranging. Now he was contemplating winning.
His path to the border strewn with pitfalls and traps of his uncle's making and haunted with memories of the past, Laurent is forced into relying on the unlikely assistance of his brother's killer. This is an attempt to examine Prince's Gambit from Laurent's POV.
His path to the border strewn with pitfalls and traps of his uncle's making and haunted with memories of the past, Laurent is forced into relying on the unlikely assistance of his brother's killer. This is an attempt to examine Prince's Gambit from Laurent's POV.
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450 pages, ebook
Published July 27, 2022
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July 9, 2026
AWESOME 😭😭😭I loved every minute so much. It’s Prince’s Gambit - but Laurent’s POV. So much feelings.
I rarely write reviews, but Marionette and Poppet left such a strong impression on me that I felt compelled to do so.
As a physician with extensive knowledge of psychology and trauma, I was genuinely astonished by the depth and realism of KaerWrites’ portrayal of Laurent. What could easily have become a simplified or romanticized interpretation of trauma instead reads as an exceptionally nuanced exploration of a deeply wounded individual struggling to survive, function, and eventually learn to trust.
Laurent’s trauma responses feel painfully authentic. His hypervigilance, need for control, emotional isolation, profound insecurity beneath his carefully constructed façade, and the lingering effects of prolonged abuse are portrayed with remarkable accuracy. The depiction of PTSD is particularly compelling because it is never reduced to a collection of symptoms; it permeates his thinking, relationships, decision-making, and sense of self in ways that are both subtle and devastatingly believable.
What impressed me most, however, was the handling of Laurent’s sexuality and intimacy. Survivors of sexual abuse often experience complex and contradictory relationships with desire, vulnerability, physical closeness, and trust. KaerWrites captures these conflicts with extraordinary sensitivity and psychological insight. Laurent’s struggles never feel exaggerated for dramatic effect; they feel real.
Many fanfictions attempt to deepen a character. Very few succeed in making that character feel more human. This series accomplishes exactly that. Rather than merely retelling Captive Prince from Laurent’s perspective, it provides a coherent psychological framework that illuminates behaviors and decisions that were only hinted at in the original novels.
The overwhelmingly positive reputation of this series is, in my opinion, entirely deserved. Marionette and Poppet are among the most thoughtful, emotionally intelligent, and psychologically credible works of fanfiction I have ever read. They demonstrate not only a profound understanding of Laurent as a character, but also of trauma itself.
An extraordinary achievement, and one that has left me eager to continue with Prince.
Highly recommended!
I rarely write reviews, but Marionette and Poppet left such a strong impression on me that I felt compelled to do so.
As a physician with extensive knowledge of psychology and trauma, I was genuinely astonished by the depth and realism of KaerWrites’ portrayal of Laurent. What could easily have become a simplified or romanticized interpretation of trauma instead reads as an exceptionally nuanced exploration of a deeply wounded individual struggling to survive, function, and eventually learn to trust.
Laurent’s trauma responses feel painfully authentic. His hypervigilance, need for control, emotional isolation, profound insecurity beneath his carefully constructed façade, and the lingering effects of prolonged abuse are portrayed with remarkable accuracy. The depiction of PTSD is particularly compelling because it is never reduced to a collection of symptoms; it permeates his thinking, relationships, decision-making, and sense of self in ways that are both subtle and devastatingly believable.
What impressed me most, however, was the handling of Laurent’s sexuality and intimacy. Survivors of sexual abuse often experience complex and contradictory relationships with desire, vulnerability, physical closeness, and trust. KaerWrites captures these conflicts with extraordinary sensitivity and psychological insight. Laurent’s struggles never feel exaggerated for dramatic effect; they feel real.
Many fanfictions attempt to deepen a character. Very few succeed in making that character feel more human. This series accomplishes exactly that. Rather than merely retelling Captive Prince from Laurent’s perspective, it provides a coherent psychological framework that illuminates behaviors and decisions that were only hinted at in the original novels.
The overwhelmingly positive reputation of this series is, in my opinion, entirely deserved. Marionette and Poppet are among the most thoughtful, emotionally intelligent, and psychologically credible works of fanfiction I have ever read. They demonstrate not only a profound understanding of Laurent as a character, but also of trauma itself.
An extraordinary achievement, and one that has left me eager to continue with Prince.
Highly recommended!
April 21, 2025
i just want to give him a hug my god
May 1, 2026
nwm jak oceniać te fanfiki, bujało i wyleczyło nieco moją tęsknotę za tym światem, więc robota została dobrze wykonana
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