lifeinthebooklane's review
4.0
How can a book be both dark and sweet?
Alpha's Kitty contains some very powerful themes of indoctrination, oppression, ignorance and greed, though they are touched on only lightly. It is also quite a dark read at times, with some very cruel treatment of those considered slaves and therefore 'less'.
Overall Herve's treatment of Kitty isn't too bad, though he does consider her more a 'thing' than a person at first. However even he has been subject to social conditioning, believing that his care of and regard for his kitten is a weakness in his character. There is a part of me that would have loved the author going into more depth on these issues and exploring the dynamic of the planet more. However Alpha's Kitty isn't that book, instead it is a well written, very hot, dark erotic sci-fi romance.
Whilst Kitty's dependency on, and feelings for, Master might be more Stockholm Syndrome and brainwashing, I simply don't care. She cares for him deeply and needs his dominance to find her own happiness and that's all that matters. I really liked how Kitty's character developed in the story, allowing her to establish a more consensual relationship with her Master.
I also really enjoyed the 'slave resistance' sub-plot. It added greatly to the story and allowed both Kitty and Herve to grow as individuals, learning some truths about how the planet Corellia needed to change. The connection between them was nicely portrayed and it was easy to believe in their feelings for the other.
Overall this was a very pleasant and engaging afternoon read that I'd recommend to those who enjoy erotic sci-fi and don't mind a dark edge to it.
Alpha's Kitty contains some very powerful themes of indoctrination, oppression, ignorance and greed, though they are touched on only lightly. It is also quite a dark read at times, with some very cruel treatment of those considered slaves and therefore 'less'.
Overall Herve's treatment of Kitty isn't too bad, though he does consider her more a 'thing' than a person at first. However even he has been subject to social conditioning, believing that his care of and regard for his kitten is a weakness in his character. There is a part of me that would have loved the author going into more depth on these issues and exploring the dynamic of the planet more. However Alpha's Kitty isn't that book, instead it is a well written, very hot, dark erotic sci-fi romance.
Whilst Kitty's dependency on, and feelings for, Master might be more Stockholm Syndrome and brainwashing, I simply don't care. She cares for him deeply and needs his dominance to find her own happiness and that's all that matters. I really liked how Kitty's character developed in the story, allowing her to establish a more consensual relationship with her Master.
I also really enjoyed the 'slave resistance' sub-plot. It added greatly to the story and allowed both Kitty and Herve to grow as individuals, learning some truths about how the planet Corellia needed to change. The connection between them was nicely portrayed and it was easy to believe in their feelings for the other.
Overall this was a very pleasant and engaging afternoon read that I'd recommend to those who enjoy erotic sci-fi and don't mind a dark edge to it.
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