Honor Privilege Cargon Trilogy Book 1 eBook Kimberly Gould
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In a post-apocalyptic world, a lowly servant is at the front of a second renaissance.
Eve is born to the lowest caste, but her sharp mind brings her to the attention of the elite.
In an unprecedented move, she initiates a game of Cargon, the method elite use to rank themselves, and wins a place among them. From within, she sparks new ideas, ones that will literally enlighten her world.
Can she balance the sacrifices that come with her new privilege? Will she marry a partner that will bring her honor as well as love?
**Reading these books in order is not necessary, however it is recommended.**
Honor Privilege Cargon Trilogy Book 1 eBook Kimberly Gould
Eve lives as a servant in a world where no one questions their class or status. She fulfills her duties with pride, knows her place, and delights in a job well done. She is ecstatic when she receives a promotion to wine server in the dining room of the Most High, a position that reflects both her beauty and proficiency. While working there, she watches the noblemen and noblewomen playing a complicated game of strategy and risk. Their wagers are higher than anyone of the servant class would have imagined, and the idea of trading estates, titles, and even spouses intrigues Eve as much as it horrifies her. The Most High observes her curiosity in the game, something that servants do not normally even take notice of. Eve is sent to school along with the children of the nobility, a rarity for a servant girl.This is where we really get to know and love Eve. She summarily kicks butt in pretty much every area of her classes, including science, logic, and ethics. She becomes a favorite of the teacher, engages in complicated discussions of reason with him,and is so engrossed by her studies that she spends her free time in the library, reading anything she can get her hands on and sketching out new scientific theories and the like.
This book was a great read for the "girl power" part of me. The hero, Adam, falls in love with Eve because she is so smart and enthusiastic about learning new things. Of course he is attracted to her looks, but he really gets excited when she makes some brilliant observation about how to conduct electricity or something. That's my kind of man.
I did find myself wishing, at times, for a greater connection to Eve's desires, feelings, and motivations. The novel is written in a pretty distant third-person narration, which can make it hard to feel very close to any one character, and I wanted more intimacy with her at times. I also wanted to see some higher stakes eventually - there is really no impossible choice presented to Eve, and sometimes I think she acted in a certain way just because she thought she probably should, making her life way more difficult for herself than it really had to be.
That said, the story was still compelling enough that I HAD to find out how it ended, and ignored my own writing (not to mention children, husband, and housecleaning) so that I could plow through from start to finish in less than 24 (precious weekend) hours. I couldn't put it down.
If you're looking for a sweet, light read about the power of love and confidence in yourself, Cargon is a perfect choice. I would even feel comfortable giving this book to a girl, maybe 6th grade and up, to show her that brains are even more attractive than beauty. (There is a bunch of kissing but not much more.)
Even though it doesn't end with the "happily ever after" you'll be salivating for after you get attached to these characters, you can close the book honestly believing that, in this story at least, true love will conquer all. That's great news because I hear Kimberly has a sequel in the works. I'll be buying up the next one as soon as it comes out to see what happens with Eve and the gang.
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Honor Privilege Cargon Trilogy Book 1 eBook Kimberly Gould Reviews
The world of Cargon is presented to us through the eyes of a teen servant Eve as she follows a course of study covering science, politics and the 3D-chess-like game central to elite political manoeuvring. This works well, allowing the author introduce a complex social system in layers as Eve moves ever deeper into the world of the elite class. (There are two major social classes, servants and elite, each one having a full hierarchy. Although the elite hold all power, there are strict social rules designed to prevent them from abusing the servants, which is only partially successful)
Eve is full to the brim with agency, although stuck within rigid social rules. She skirts a little too close to ‘the chosen one’ at times but that simply complements the romance plot. Outside of class differences, men and women appear to have full equality (which I appreciate. Gender equality should be the norm unless there’s a specific plot reason for inequality). The author also shows clearly that sexual harassment won’t magically disappear just because of equality, though it may be easier to deal with – Our MC is certainly never under the impression that such behaviour is normal/acceptable!
This book covers a full relationship arc with some serious up and downs, but there’s also a wider arc of technological and social change that extends into the sequel. I’m curious about how the elite/servant social duality will change as Eve’s culture (driven strongly by her own researches) moves from requiring mostly manual labour to requiring skilled technicians. Definitely looking forward to reading “duty & Sacrifice”.
I actually knew this author when she was writing Fanfictions on FF.net. She was a brilliant author then and she's certain to still be a brilliant author. I've just ordered the book this morning, so I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but I can tell just by the description and the other reviews that it will be an amazing story and I truly can not wait for when it arrives in the mail.
This important young adult book uses a very interesting concept of social connections. They are made or broken by civil, yet ruthless, strategies on a game board, which takes the reader through the volatile world of a fascinating society!
I can't remember what caught my eye about this book since it's not the kind I generally read, but I'm very glad it did. A great story, interesting characters and a very well developed world make this a genuinely fun read. A little more romance than I generally go for in a book, but I would nonetheless strongly recommend this book.
A woman smart enough to challenge - - and beat, the next in line for leadership of a future world, yet beautiful enough to draw powerful admirers who could help her or bring her down. Is she strong enough to change the mores and customs of a world that she has been raised from birth to believe in? In her world, does everyone really "know their place?" Cargon has the questions, but only Eve holds the answers. - - A great read and real page-turner!
Eve lives as a servant in a world where no one questions their class or status. She fulfills her duties with pride, knows her place, and delights in a job well done. She is ecstatic when she receives a promotion to wine server in the dining room of the Most High, a position that reflects both her beauty and proficiency. While working there, she watches the noblemen and noblewomen playing a complicated game of strategy and risk. Their wagers are higher than anyone of the servant class would have imagined, and the idea of trading estates, titles, and even spouses intrigues Eve as much as it horrifies her. The Most High observes her curiosity in the game, something that servants do not normally even take notice of. Eve is sent to school along with the children of the nobility, a rarity for a servant girl.
This is where we really get to know and love Eve. She summarily kicks butt in pretty much every area of her classes, including science, logic, and ethics. She becomes a favorite of the teacher, engages in complicated discussions of reason with him,and is so engrossed by her studies that she spends her free time in the library, reading anything she can get her hands on and sketching out new scientific theories and the like.
This book was a great read for the "girl power" part of me. The hero, Adam, falls in love with Eve because she is so smart and enthusiastic about learning new things. Of course he is attracted to her looks, but he really gets excited when she makes some brilliant observation about how to conduct electricity or something. That's my kind of man.
I did find myself wishing, at times, for a greater connection to Eve's desires, feelings, and motivations. The novel is written in a pretty distant third-person narration, which can make it hard to feel very close to any one character, and I wanted more intimacy with her at times. I also wanted to see some higher stakes eventually - there is really no impossible choice presented to Eve, and sometimes I think she acted in a certain way just because she thought she probably should, making her life way more difficult for herself than it really had to be.
That said, the story was still compelling enough that I HAD to find out how it ended, and ignored my own writing (not to mention children, husband, and housecleaning) so that I could plow through from start to finish in less than 24 (precious weekend) hours. I couldn't put it down.
If you're looking for a sweet, light read about the power of love and confidence in yourself, Cargon is a perfect choice. I would even feel comfortable giving this book to a girl, maybe 6th grade and up, to show her that brains are even more attractive than beauty. (There is a bunch of kissing but not much more.)
Even though it doesn't end with the "happily ever after" you'll be salivating for after you get attached to these characters, you can close the book honestly believing that, in this story at least, true love will conquer all. That's great news because I hear Kimberly has a sequel in the works. I'll be buying up the next one as soon as it comes out to see what happens with Eve and the gang.
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