lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
4.0
Whilst this was missing somewhat in the romance department, it is still a great read and one I would recommend to those who enjoy a good BDSM story. I loved following Alexis' journey into true submission where the emotions, the desires, the need to submit were all wonderfully portrayed. This book is worth reading just for experiencing Alexis' experience!
Alexis has so much more grit and determination than me,
Alexis has so much more grit and determination than me,
claire_ingram1987's review against another edition
3.0
Bdsm book with a lot of sex
So the basic premise of this book is a girl goes to a compound to learn about being a sex slave and sexual submissive and It pretty much does what it says on the tin.
There was a lot of sex and not really much storyline outside of that but what little storyline that was there I did enjoy.
There was a diverse cast of characters and some diversity in relationships
The characters and scenes were all described really well and I could easily picture them all.
So why only 3 stars? Well mostly it’s about my personal preferences.
There was a scene where they did not discuss safe words before hand and it was a punishment scene but when she used her own safe word the Dom didn’t stop which I was shocked at
At other times the safe word system was put in place so I’m not sure why it wasn’t here.
But the main reason was it just wasn’t my kink.
I completely get that it is all consensual but something on an Innate level is severely uncomfortable with the idea of “slavery” and being called a sex slave. The concept that the person is secondary to another doesn’t sit right with me and as I say totally get that’s some peoples kinks and it’s all safe sane consensual but as I say just not my thing so at times I found it almost uncomfortable To read. I mean it’s not one of my “turn off nope can’t read this” but just couldn’t connect with the story because of it.
Still reasonably enjoyable all the same just sex heavy so again if that’s your thing then you’ll love it and what’s even better is it’s on KU
Will I read the others, no probably not but I would read more by this author because she’s a great writer just this wasn’t in my niche
So the basic premise of this book is a girl goes to a compound to learn about being a sex slave and sexual submissive and It pretty much does what it says on the tin.
There was a lot of sex and not really much storyline outside of that but what little storyline that was there I did enjoy.
There was a diverse cast of characters and some diversity in relationships
The characters and scenes were all described really well and I could easily picture them all.
So why only 3 stars? Well mostly it’s about my personal preferences.
There was a scene where they did not discuss safe words before hand and it was a punishment scene but when she used her own safe word the Dom didn’t stop which I was shocked at
At other times the safe word system was put in place so I’m not sure why it wasn’t here.
But the main reason was it just wasn’t my kink.
I completely get that it is all consensual but something on an Innate level is severely uncomfortable with the idea of “slavery” and being called a sex slave. The concept that the person is secondary to another doesn’t sit right with me and as I say totally get that’s some peoples kinks and it’s all safe sane consensual but as I say just not my thing so at times I found it almost uncomfortable To read. I mean it’s not one of my “turn off nope can’t read this” but just couldn’t connect with the story because of it.
Still reasonably enjoyable all the same just sex heavy so again if that’s your thing then you’ll love it and what’s even better is it’s on KU
Will I read the others, no probably not but I would read more by this author because she’s a great writer just this wasn’t in my niche
lindas_bookstoread's review against another edition
5.0
I am volunteering to leave a review of this ARC book. Ms. Thompson has an amazing way with words. Each time a read one of her novels, I feel like I am standing there with her characters. Alexis has felt something missing in her life. Sure, she scenes with a great partner, but she has never been able "to fly." Here scene partner suggests she sign up for The Compound; that they could help. Master John, quite exacting wasn't getting her there either. Master Paul, observing, felt she needed a softer hand. Both Alexis and Paul, each time their eyes would meet, felt something. But what? I am IN LOVE with Master Paul. Cannot wait to read the next in the series!
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