a_b_hall's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
killercupcake505's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
julzangold's review against another edition
4.0
The Queen of Taboo does it again - and better, in my humble opinion.
As always, this book is intended for those who want to read about the extremes of kinks and to fully dive into a fantasy world where sex and debauchery run amuck. There are scenes that are meant to push your boundaries, and I don't personally mind being pushed out of my comfort zone in the world of fiction. If that is not for you, though, please re-evaluate before reading.
There was more creativity in this book - although there still is so much time spent on just spanking, which is a bit tiresome. The Village felt less repetitive than the Castle, and I can see why it might be more freeing for the slaves. But ah, yes, Beauty grows a backbone! We get more perspectives in this novel, including from men, which was a nice transition from the first book. As for the transition to the final book, I will take a wild guess and say there will be more spanking?
As always, this book is intended for those who want to read about the extremes of kinks and to fully dive into a fantasy world where sex and debauchery run amuck. There are scenes that are meant to push your boundaries, and I don't personally mind being pushed out of my comfort zone in the world of fiction. If that is not for you, though, please re-evaluate before reading.
There was more creativity in this book - although there still is so much time spent on just spanking, which is a bit tiresome. The Village felt less repetitive than the Castle, and I can see why it might be more freeing for the slaves. But ah, yes, Beauty grows a backbone! We get more perspectives in this novel, including from men, which was a nice transition from the first book. As for the transition to the final book, I will take a wild guess and say there will be more spanking?
miss_chanandlerbong09's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ferris_mx's review against another edition
3.0
In this book, Beauty is sent to the village, which will be crueler and more demeaning than the castle. However, it is neither. Apparently all the slaves that matter in the village also find love and caring, if strict, masters and mistresses. I guess that's why it's a fantasy :) There's some elaboration of the ideas of a submissive's need to be dominated, which may have been more cutting edge in 1983 when this was written.
charlibirb's review against another edition
3.0
Lol. There is a surprising amount of plot to these books considering how much sex there is. :P Indulging myself.
mahebelen's review against another edition
3.0
Me gustó, pero se ve que no me termino de atrapar del todo ya que nunca continué con la saga.