mscheriesyncere's review
5.0
I am probably the only Marketplace fan who did NOT want to read this book. When I heard that it was going to focus on Owners, I didn't even want it to happen. Owners are users; who cares what they think? I know...I'm better now.
Antoniou really worked the magic here. For one thing, she made me like Michael. She also made me see other Trainers and their styles, which made me appreciate Chris (and Anderson) even more. The Marketplace really does mirror the BDSM/Leather communities in a "this-is-not-necessarily-how-we-do-things-but-this-IS-how-we-think" kind of way. I loved that someone had to explain to Robin's owner that she is doing her "job"; how she really feels about him is different. Don't get me started...
I LOVED the ending of this book. Chris ended up exactly the way I wanted to see him. It was touch-and-go for a minute, there. I was like Bastian from "The Neverending Story", talking to the pages. I'm all right now, though...
Antoniou really worked the magic here. For one thing, she made me like Michael. She also made me see other Trainers and their styles, which made me appreciate Chris (and Anderson) even more. The Marketplace really does mirror the BDSM/Leather communities in a "this-is-not-necessarily-how-we-do-things-but-this-IS-how-we-think" kind of way. I loved that someone had to explain to Robin's owner that she is doing her "job"; how she really feels about him is different. Don't get me started...
I LOVED the ending of this book. Chris ended up exactly the way I wanted to see him. It was touch-and-go for a minute, there. I was like Bastian from "The Neverending Story", talking to the pages. I'm all right now, though...
writeramyshannon's review against another edition
5.0
Totally Amazing
I have read every one of the Books in The Marketplace series. I am a big fan of Chris Parker and his journey of finding himself and being who he really wanted ... a slave who serves. now being faced with a new task that he needs to decide to overland lose his current life or disobey and lose an entire legacy. Entering the world of the marketplace of consensual sexual slavery and how it's explored. These stories are no longer taboo but am open mind is required. I love how this also touches on the stories of those characters who were in the other books. If there are any more stories to follow, I will definitely be reading it. Absolutely loved this.
I have read every one of the Books in The Marketplace series. I am a big fan of Chris Parker and his journey of finding himself and being who he really wanted ... a slave who serves. now being faced with a new task that he needs to decide to overland lose his current life or disobey and lose an entire legacy. Entering the world of the marketplace of consensual sexual slavery and how it's explored. These stories are no longer taboo but am open mind is required. I love how this also touches on the stories of those characters who were in the other books. If there are any more stories to follow, I will definitely be reading it. Absolutely loved this.
markclarno's review against another edition
5.0
Seems to me it is wide open for book 7. I was really worried there for awhile that it was all wrapping up. But with the many, many rich characters, the opportunity is there to continue the series even without the cliffhanger on the last page with a new to the scene character. #grateful
One of my favorite series. 6 books all 5 stars.
One of my favorite series. 6 books all 5 stars.
dangernoodle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
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