My rating: 2 of 5 stars
This is going to be a hard review to write. I don't like to write bad reviews.
After seeing everyone else who loved this book I guess take what I say with a grain of salt.
The general synopsis of the book is earth females are taken and forced to breed with another race. (Like I said general)
The story moved way to slow, the Hirachi were easy to like but not well developed as characters. The sheloni are not really explained with any great details either. They are just kind of there hanging out in the background, you don't have a lot of interaction with them but you do with their "bots". Then you have the third set of aliens that pop in towards the end and honestly they are not explained at all. They are just accepted and there you go. The ending was extremely fast and honestly just fell kind of flat. I will read the second book to see if it improves over my impression of this one.
I guess my problem was that I was comparing this with other books of this genre that really just knock it out of the ballpark.
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Let me start by saying that I LOVE Selena Kitt. When I want something really hot and a little twisted she is my go to gal. Falling Down is no exception. I will state up front if you have a problem with rape, forced consent (if you would call it that), unprotected sex, and gang bangs, then you really should steer clear of this one.
Lindsey is a character that is so over the top at times I don't know if I want to beat her or strangle her. She unapologetically loves sex. Not only does she love it, she loves it rough, and quite often. Her character could have been a little more developed for in my opinion, she ended up being a very complex character. Fleshing her history out would have gone a long way in people's investment in her character.
Zach. I would have LOVED to have seen him more dominant. All in all, though I really liked him. He complimented the whirlwind that is Lindsey. I wished we could have learned a little bit more about him as well.
I know, I know. When you are reading smut there is not really supposed to be a story. WRONG! That is why I love Selena Kitt. Her books provide twisted fun with a taboo story. All in all this was an enjoyable read that I was able to finish really quickly.
I was conflicted after the first book on how I felt about Jonas but man Ms. Cameron delivered a breathtakingly erotic male lead in Jonas. The set up at the end of the first book was a great start to this one. Jonas himself is conflicted about his feelings for Tori and now his formal relationship with his friend Michael. That really showed through out the book.
El was a good female lead, she didn't blow me over like Tori did but she was solid. What really did it for me and this book is Jonas's alter persona Luciano. I loved it when he came out to play. His interaction with El was hot and erotic. I LOVED the way the two personas blended with each other towards the end. I also liked El as a whole a lot better towards the end.
I only have two things that I wish would have been expanded on that was mentioned in the book. The first was the tense situation with Jonas, Michael and Tori towards the beginning of the book. The second was towards the end of the book were Jonas had to face his punishment and how that "should" have effected Tori.
So far I am loving this series and I can't wait to read the next one!
As a werewolf book this was a pretty hot book. I must say that I am not usually a fan of short stories. I like background and depth and the author usually mucks it up. I was pleasantly surprised. J.A. Saare writes beautifully. I really can't wait to read more. While there is not a whole lot of detail in regards to the couple itself I really think they could get another full length book to really flesh them out as a couple and Kass as a newly turned Wolf. I for one would love to read some more of Mrs. Saare's Wolfy love! If you like erotica and you like werewolves, then you should give it a go! Just remember it is a short story!!!!
OK. I am giving this book 4 stars for one reason only. The sex was freakin hot. Ms. Espino, you can write sex like nobody's business. Menage sex especially. I love to read menage stories, they are one of my favorites. Everybody has something to do and something accomplish in the story. This book was not like that in any way. This is where some people may lynch me to no end but here goes anyway. I felt Grace was a whore. It would have been different if she didn't mow through all of those guys but she did. Just for sake of having sex. I just can't wrap my head around that. I can see maybe Trevor and Scot but the rest of them I just don't get. AT ALL. I really felt bad for Mr. Wagner. I mean I guess I understand the point of him being in the story but maybe not in the manner in which he was. As it was I didn't see he purpose and what exactly was so imposing about him when he showed up to pick Grace up. I also think Scot as a leading man was not man enough. Instead of fighting for what he wanted he stayed home having a pity party. Put on your big boy pants and go for what you really want.
Like I said Ms. Espino's writing was fantastic. I didn't like some of the characters, but the concept was good. I would still consider reading other books of hers just because I think she has potential to just get better and better.....
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What to say about Owning Wednesday. Honestly, hands down one of the best books I have read in a really long time. Her understanding and relaying the workings of a power exchange dynamic was refreshing. Yes there was sex but that is not typically the basis for power exchange. There were several little things that added to this story that if you remotely understand the concept then you fall in love with the meaning. Rituals, protocols, even play on occassion. Vincent is easy to hate but honestly power exchange in that way is not always bad just different. Daniel, on the other hand was so grossly different than Vincent it was easy to love him. Wednesday, sweet, loving and sometimes awkward Wednesday. It was difficult for her to find her way in what she wanted and also needed. It was wonderful to watch her grow as a person and into her own. Coming full circle and confronting the big elephant in the room.
I would recommend this book to anyone PERIOD. It is well written and easy to read. It is hot when it needs to be and doesn't sit back and lounge around on the sex. There is actually a good plot and story. I found all of the characters to be interesting and unique and very easy to engage in.
At the Dungeon Masters Hand- This was just a hot read because it was her first experience in the lifestyle. To honestly see how it can turn a person on and them never even realize it was something they wanted. Being knew to all of it, you feel just a little dirty and a little embarassed; you want to look away but at the same time you can't. The fact that she has no idea that someone is watching her or that it turns out to be someone she works with, well thats just hot. The sex is off the charts, the BDSM part is not too extreme. It was great!
Forbidden by Jacquelyn Frank
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I want to start off by saying that I love to read anything by Jacquelyn Frank. This book was no exception. I found the concept to be neat and a little different. With that being said,that quirkiness also made it a little difficult to really engage with all 4 of the personalities. Again I really love the concept and with this being the first in a new series it will take a bit to get it settled and really take off. Please let me state that this is still an awesome book, but in comparing it to her other work this one, was not a favorite of mine and I would not see myself going back to re-read it in the future.
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So what did all of you crazy people do this weekend? I went to the TLC bar night. That was awesome. I have not enjoyed just sitting and talking in such a long time. It was nice. The weather wasn't too bad. So what am I reading you ask?
Forbidden by Jacquelyn Frank
It is the first novel in her Bodywalker series. So far I am really digging it. Not surprised though, Ms. Frank is one of my favorite authors.
I have some amazing ramblings that just keep poking around in my head. So be on the look out. :)
What happened to ethics? Responsibility of self? I mean really. Here lately there seems to be an overwhelming lack of it amongst submissive females. Just because I choose to have a poly lifestyle does not mean that everything is fair game. That does not mean swinging. It means that I have determined that being able to love more than one person for the same or equally different reasons is ok to me. That does not mean that I am due any less respect than the next person.
Also when you screw up, own it. It is yours hook line and sinker. Don't pretend to be the victim when I don't just roll over and say....oh its ok, I understand. No. More often than not I will tell you exactly what you don't want to hear. What is gained by not doing this? Nothing. It is not my job to try and fix your mistake.
Acting with respect, and integrity with regards to other people and how they feel and how your actions affect them is important. That doesn't mean you can't do what you want. Don't get me wrong. It just means when the crap hits the fan don't be surprised by it.
Warning:
It has some topics that are of a fairly intense nature i.e. watersports and the like. If you have delicate sensibilities I would skip this particular story. :)
I am going to be bringing this back to life. I find needing an outlet is a good and wonderful thing! Have something to say? Want to share it with the rest of us! Just let me know.....
I feel as if I have just had an aha moment. I recently had the pleasure of being surrounded by such a wonderful group of people are just like me except totally different. It's one thing to go through the motions of everyday life and feel like a freak. I mean it has never really bothered me before. I found that being surrounded by these wonderful people was the first time I have truly felt relaxed in such a long time, that I found myself perplexed in how to handle it. It took some getting used to.
While I just sat and watched most of the night I was drawn into the energy of everyone around me. Seeing all the different styles between the partners was interesting and somewhat educational for me. I got to see my first needle play scene and that gave me a whole new level of respect for those that can do it. I was able to watch wonderfully beautiful sensual top and I found that the energy they produced was like nothing I have ever experienced before.
So to all of you there....thanks for welcoming me. I felt like me. I felt normal. :)
I would also like to thank those of you that allowed me to test out various methods of torment/pleasure. I am still black and blue and I love it. I also found that there is a fine line between pain and a giggle if either are received in the right way. I found the whole experience like that of a thunderstorm. Lightening being the initial strike and the thunder being the lovely ripples of that pain radiating throughout the body. It is hard for me to explain it any other way besides that. An intense beautiful cleansing thunderstorm.
Thank you!
I really tried. I did. I can't make you like me and thats ok. I should have known better than to trust. Shame on me. I truly hate the outcome because not only have I lost several friends......I have lost a piece of me in the way that I see people. I will no longer be able to trust people. I should have known better.
I have truly reached my limit. My heart is utterly broken. To have one's trust shattered it a devastating thing....to those that still see the world as it could be I hope you never loose that.
A couple of things coming up for me. One I have a Warrior Dash coming up! I am really excited about it. I am going to tear it up! For those of you that don't know what that is......check it out.....
http://www.warriordash.com/
First off....obstacle course....second I get to play around in the mud on purpose with men and women. Yeah....Oh did I forget to mention....free beer and a Viking helmut at the end. I feel blessed to be surrounded by such inspiring people both physically and emotionally.
Second thing I am working on......on my little health kick I have set up several different goals along the way. One is a photo shoot. If you would call it that. I have always wanted some really snazzy pictures of myself. What better way to do that than to use some of my own corsets and other fineries...to help make it come to fruition. I know I want some really classis black and white, budoir pics and some vampy/trashy (to an extent)..... I got a really cool corset this weekend and I am excited about having my picture made in it.
One idea that has come to mind as well......um pictures of me with the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins.
I just have this totally wicked idea in my head......if I can find some really twisted clothes to wear in them.......that would be awesome. Ideas anyone??
Ok. I have to say that I am not known for my patience. When I do something I go all out. I just can't help it. Go big or go home that kind of thing. That being said when I decided to do the whole get in shape thing. Yes I know round is a shape, but RED can not be round. Red is spunky. Anywho. My whole determining factor on this journey was I saw all these people who looked freaking awesome. So naturally being the WOMAN that I am and the spunky little snot that I am I was like if they can do it I know I can because thats how I roll.
So in the midst of all this not only did I find my inner Rock Star jammin out I started a new business as well. I can't help but want to make other people find that inner happy with themselves and just being them! To finally have that feeling is really like a drug and you just want to GIVE it out. LOL.
So in that little moment of hot damn I am a ROCK STAR moment TEAM UNDEFINED was born. It is something so close to my heart. I have always been different from the norm and now I know its ok. So my group got that name for that reason!
I choose to be undefined because once you define yourself. You have set a limit on yourself. You are what you are and you can't be any other. So I forgo that definition or defining moment if you will.
I am hoping that this year will hold great things for my business. I am a firm believer that good things come to those who wait.
For anybody who reads my personal space (here) I will try not to do to much in regards to my business cause I have a business page for that www.teamundefined.com (shameless self promotion there)
But sometimes you just need to write it out.
You know. I am really not a confrontational kind of person. Honest I'm not. One thing I have noticed lately is that people seriously think they can say or do whatever it is they want and not worry about the consequences of those actions.
Here are a couple of questions for you?
1. What makes you so special that you can be so condesending?
2. Are you really so unhappy that you have spread that nasty mentality around to others?
3. Do you need step by step instructions on how you can bend over and kiss my (as my friend Havan would say) Assets?
I am done dealing with closed minded hating people. Get a new hobby....Get a life....Get over your sorry excuse of exsistance you call your life....and do something productive.
I know they say you can't fix stupid...not even with duct tape or even a baseball bat for that matter....but that doesn't mean it won't still amuse me to no end. Ready to play?
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