A review by futuremrsdarcy
Docile, by K.M. Szpara
5.0
This book is...heartbreaking. It very much reminds me of Margaret Atwood in that it pulls no punches, holds nothing back, and is unafraid in its portrayal of the very worst of humanity alongside the breathtaking hope for change and improvement within each person.
As a member of the BDSM community, I found myself frequently shaken and horrified at the behaviors of some of the characters, which was completely the point. The conversation about consent which permeates the book and is reflected all the way through the story is exceptional. Make no mistake, this is not a sweet and happy love story. This is gilded horror, made all the more painful for the sheer fact that the reader can see the seeds of reality within its pages.
As a member of the BDSM community, I found myself frequently shaken and horrified at the behaviors of some of the characters, which was completely the point. The conversation about consent which permeates the book and is reflected all the way through the story is exceptional. Make no mistake, this is not a sweet and happy love story. This is gilded horror, made all the more painful for the sheer fact that the reader can see the seeds of reality within its pages.