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A review by haunteddelights
Losers: Part I by Harley Laroux
5.0
This is the book that fifty shades wanted to be when exploring BDSM...
Loser's Part I explores sexuality, kinks, and intimate partnerships in away that is both incredibility spicy, yet respectful and loving. It was refreshing to read a why choose romance that wasn't simply a reverse harem, but a true polygamous relationship amongst four lifelong friends. The "Losers" (Manson, Lucas, Jason, and Vincent) are well developed past their personas in which we first introduced in The Dare. Reading from each of their perspectives gave more depth to the characters and the impact that life in their small town has had on them.
We also got to understand their unique relationship with the female protagonist, Jessica. Once a malicious bully towards the foursome, Jessica is reintroduced into a world the BDSM and given the freedom to explore the parts of herself left hidden behind her high school persona. Despite the relationship between the group starting off as deal, the novel showcases the freedom of intimacy and sexuality in such a healthy way. Consent, boundaries, limitations, are all discussed giving a positive light to the world of kink that is often tarnished in this genre of romance. The inclusion of these details within the novel made it that much more of a dynamic experience for me as the reader.
These elements are not forgotten in the Losers Part 2. But I'll leave that for another review. All-in-all, I absolutely LOVED these characters, their story, and the spice was spicy.
Overall: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 4.5/5
Spice 10/5
Loser's Part I explores sexuality, kinks, and intimate partnerships in away that is both incredibility spicy, yet respectful and loving. It was refreshing to read a why choose romance that wasn't simply a reverse harem, but a true polygamous relationship amongst four lifelong friends. The "Losers" (Manson, Lucas, Jason, and Vincent) are well developed past their personas in which we first introduced in The Dare. Reading from each of their perspectives gave more depth to the characters and the impact that life in their small town has had on them.
We also got to understand their unique relationship with the female protagonist, Jessica. Once a malicious bully towards the foursome, Jessica is reintroduced into a world the BDSM and given the freedom to explore the parts of herself left hidden behind her high school persona. Despite the relationship between the group starting off as deal, the novel showcases the freedom of intimacy and sexuality in such a healthy way. Consent, boundaries, limitations, are all discussed giving a positive light to the world of kink that is often tarnished in this genre of romance. The inclusion of these details within the novel made it that much more of a dynamic experience for me as the reader.
These elements are not forgotten in the Losers Part 2. But I'll leave that for another review. All-in-all, I absolutely LOVED these characters, their story, and the spice was spicy.
Overall: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 4.5/5
Spice 10/5