By C. S. Pacat
When beloved warrior hero Damen's brother siezes the throne of Akielos unjustly, rightful heir Damen is sold as a pleasure slave to Prince Laurent of the enemy Vere Kingdom, and is soon caught up in court intrigue that threatens him and his new master.
Severity reflects intensity, not value — “central theme” means a warning is a core part of the book, not that the book is bad.