Status Updates From Honour

Andrewe is very much the abuser in a DV-type relationship. Typical signs are there: cutting him off from family; taunting him with threats against the people he loves; verbal attacks; physical attacks/threats of attacks; power dominating. But Emmett doesn't have the mentality of a typical abused partner: he doesn't think he deserves such treatment, nor does he think he can change Andrewe or that they are in love.

That “sword fight” was a fucking joke...

And once again, The prince sent Emmett to the dungeon in chains lmao. Watch him forgive him in like 2 seconds later on.

Emmett has to be the biggest idiot that I have ever seen. Why are you so surprised Thomas is using the prince as a bargaining chip? HE HATES ROYALTY!! You GAVE him the prince yourself lmaoooooo why did thought was going to happen???

I don’t even know what to say??? The intrigue~

Andrewe (with an ugly name) is such a shitty lover and Emmett is a big ass idiot for forgiving him lmao. The man stood by for a second and let you get lashes multiple times and then just left the room.

First thought when I read the last sentence? Poor Marianna, the future wife of Andrewe. I should rate this book lower because the last third makes me angry and annoyed at the lack of growth and the light dismissal of the serious problems these men have in their tentative "love you forever" love, but the first two thirds were so exciting, I will give in and grant a three star rating.

What the hell?? Skippity skip, all is happy, no mention of Emmet's dad, and apparently, he's Jim dandy with being the future king's courtesan. LOLZ. My gods, this story is frustrating.

I wish sweet alyan had his own story!

Seriously? Seriously? His PARENTS are going to shove his problems? LOLZ. Is he a baby? Children in grade school are embarrassed to have their parents solve their problems. Sure, sometimes a problem needs intervention, when a child does not have the emotional or literal means to help himself... oh, wait. The prince is pretty much at that child level.

Andrewe has shown some growth, but it's wobbly and I certainly wonder, if all goes well, would Emmett still be cut off from has father, his freedom to make decisions, etc.? I don't really know why Emmett loves Andrewe. Enough to not want to live without him. How much joy does Andrewe truly provide to Emmett? Does Emmett feel good about himself around Andrewe? Noooot a lot.

Oh mah gawwwwd. Now, in reply to Emmet's inquiry 'how can you allow a man you love to be hurt,' Andrewe is arguing that he was afraid he'd lose him, so, Out of desperation, he chained him. AND--he's threatening suicide. Emotional Quotient just dropped 100. Such a manipulator--unconsciously, but still.

I don't like Thomas, the man whispering anarchy. He's slimy and self-interested as well. He doesn't seem driven by true justice or love of his fellow man. It's as if he wants to use (or own) Emmett as much as the prince does. Run far and fast, Emmett; neither cause--rebels or monarchs--deserves your attentions. (The author is doing a good job at portraying both sides. I can sympathize with both.)

Heaven helps us all. That boy-man of a Prince has abysmally low emotional intelligence or awareness. Unless some maturing and some redeeming happens awfully fast and dead-on believable, I am not going to care of Emmett betrays this silly prince.

The bond between Emmett and the Prince is weak--it seems only pleasure-based, with Emmett being good at soothing and the prince being good at receiving Emmett's soothing.

Lol. Emmett is so concerned for the honour of this cabin boy and yet he happily locks himself into a prostitute's contract. And a dangerous one at that, since his client is one who can easily have him killed.

The pacing is fast, so much awesome tension is happening, and the writing tells me enough "business" to shape the world but keep the focus solidly on the men!

And, although I understand why Emmett cows to him, I like Emmett better when his unfettered personality pops out, which it seems to do regularly. He's not a naturally submissive type.

Oh my god, Andrewe is a self-centred, spoiled brat, one who thinks of his worldview only and wishes for others to please him. I wanna spank him, make him cry.

“Remember your place, ship rat. You are at my service. Not the other way around."
He released Emmett with such force that Emmett stumbled back, feet slipping on the wet stone underneath him. He fell hard, crying out as bone and muscle met surface without the aid of hand or hold.. Poor Emmett :(

“He reached for the board in front of Emmett and with a careless flick, knocked the dishes and soap to the floor.”. See? Even a prince, future king of England, know and use the soap on the floor during a bath trick... Not just commoners do it. Admit it, now you are feeling much better knowing it. Admit it! :D

The most telling sign that this is fiction is that there's a handsome English prince.