Kym Grosso is a talented writer but it will not appeal to anyone that is not comfortable with explicit sexual content and variou
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This was my first time reading this author. Kym Grosso is a talented writer but it will not appeal to anyone that is not comfortable with explicit sexual content and various (like threesomes) sexual preferences. Rating simply on the writing, it is very good. The books all kept my interest and I purchased the remaining books in this series after I finished reading this boxed set. Kym is someone I would look for when in need of new reading material.me perfectly. I read somewhere between 20 to 30 books a month so discovering a new author that keeps my interest is important.
2014988
Review Well shoot! I wanted to like this book. Some of it was funny, lots of conflict, and the writing was great.
I'm just not as comfortable with women of a certain proper breed, social standing and educated using words like this "proper" young lady did. Nor do I believe they want to see and experience things in this proper society like she wanted to. It was all too convenient for this doctor's daughter to be naive but curious, so the author could write titilating drivel.
I gave it 3-stars because of the way the author winds a story and puts you right there with her characters.
That's all I want to say on this book
267554
"Story of O" is an erotic tale about a beautiful Parisian fashion photographer intent on giving herself completely to her lover as a slave. O consents to spend two weeks at Roissey, which is a training facility that teaches women how to become completely submissive to their masters and other male members of this exclusive "club." O is constantly whipped and flogged, chained to her bed every night, and practically gang-raped by the men at Roissey. However, although the violent sexual descriptions make O's experiences seem like rape, she actually consents to everything that happens to her, including transforming her entire life after leaving Roissey and making herself available to all the other male club members whenever they request her.

I did not enjoy this novel at all. O is completely submissive, both physically and psychologically, and she doesn't have to be. She takes no pleasure from these sadistic encounters: The only thing that pleases her is when she receives affection from her lover, Rene. The author of the book makes a point of having the male characters ask for O's consent over and over again, and she continuously gives it to them. I do not understand it, and I certainly cannot sympathize with O because of it. Also, the violent and sexual descriptions in this novel are very extreme even for my taste...and I'm certainly no prude!

Overall, this is a horrendous example of the lengths some women will go to in order to please a man. I guarantee that it will disturb everyone who reads it.
890643
I am only giving this 2 stars.  I bought if for my niece for Christmas.  She is 14.  It has some very graphic sex scenes that in my opinion are inappropriate for a book geared towards young adults.  At the very least the book should come with a warning that it does contain explicit language and descriptions of actions that might not be appropriate for younger readers.  The book is in her middle school library so obviously she isn't the only one her age reading it. I ordered a copy for myself after I found out she was upset by the content.  I enjoyed the book but it probably isn't what a 14 year old should be reading.
3587435
Her way of writing is out of any description... you feel touched, you can almost hear the sounds she talks about. All about eroticism, not porn.  It would be PERFECT if you threw away the nasty passages about little girls...
4037610
I received this book via Netgalley for an honest review.

This book is not at all what I expected to be, and unfortunately its not a good thing for me. Usually, Im all game when it comes to read a hot read, but I need real characterization for it to work and unfortunately, I don't have what I need in a book here.

I know many people already rated it high and are raving about it and I totally get it. Its the kind of book you read when you want something hot, not very deep or heavy on the characterization. If you want something that is mainly about sex, then go for this one and you won't be disappointed.

Im not one to enjoy only sex scenes after sex scenes. I like it when the authors bring in a plot some high stakes and more importantly a characterization that could help me to like or care about the characters. Here, I totally missed that.

The author is a good writer so thats really not the issue. I just think that this plot isn't for me, that the too fast growing attachment between Ash and Ginny puts me off and that I couldn't warm to the story for even a second. I was bored and wanted to finish it fast, which isn't a good thing.

Like I said, the only thing I want to pride the author for is her writing. Thats why I rate it still above than what I first intended to. Im harsh, I know, but Im really disappointed.

Writing such a review is hard for me as I don't think I am that difficult with books, but once in a while its not working for me and Im left trying to find words to explain why I didn't enjoy reading a book.

All I can say is that the premise isn't original, the characters aren't developed enough to actually help me to put into perspective their true self. Even Ashs hang-ups are too downplayed or not enough developed to actually see how difficult everything is for him. I have a feeling that I was kept to the surface, but was never allowed to delve in.

The plot itself being on the span of one night doesnt help either. I thought the major part would be about that one night-stand and then the story would be happening on the span of a few days or weeks, so it also explains why Im not buying it. I really don't like it when characters fall for each other so fast. More often than not it doesnt work for me.

But the sex scenes are really hot. For that, you won't be disappointed.

Im really sorry for this review, but we all know that we cant love the same books even though we all are book lovers. Sometimes a story doesnt click with you while it clicks with other people.
269814
Disappointed in her writting. Not romantic. Better suited for those who enjoy unconventional sex and try to romanticize regredation of women
2614574
Technically there's no sexual content but there is definitely homosexual overtones at a few points.
I'm not homophobic, but I would rather have known about it first.
It was kind of like watching Torchwood.  It wasn't bad at first, but after awhile it got annoying.
I read books and watch movies for happy endings. This was not it.  I like the techno and originality, but too dark.
Lots of wasted character development and then sadness. Not my cup of tea.
575395
I have 2 disclaimers for my review: First, I did not finish reading this book. Second, the first thing I look for in the books I read is if the content will be appropriate (free from excessive language, violence, or sexual content). If that is not important to you then this review will not be for you. I wish I had seen a review talking about the content before I began reading this book. This author had been one of my trusted authors to go to when looking for a books, and I was not expecting to run into this kind of content. It only had very minor language, but the sexual content was beyond disgusting to me. This is not the kind of book I want to read.

Not only was the content awful, but the characters were completely unlikable. The writing was good, but when I do not care for the story or the characters, then I'm not sure why I would want to read it. Personally, I would hope the author would go back to writing similar books to the ones she has written in the past. The Chaos of Stars and Illusions of fate were two of my favorites.
484707
If you like a book written with a female perspective that relies on vulgarity and abundant sexual yearnings you might enjoy it. I don't.
4781971
This genre is not my normal cup of tea, but I am broad-minded enough to enjoy many genres if there is good writing. This book has two main concerns that would stop me from recommending this to children, librarians, or parents:

1. The plot is so complicated that there is a list of characters at the front and a glossary at the back. This is too difficult for most readers at the level that matches the suggested age range (e.g., third grade). The fact that most of the characters' names begin with G is a nice idea, particularly since the reason is explained in the book, but it makes the plot even more difficult to sort out, especially for reluctant readers. I do not believe for one moment that books should be dumbed down or that readers shouldn't be nudged out of their comfort zones, but even as an adult with a B.A. in English Literature, I struggled to follow along.

2. The females in this book make up perhaps 5 percent of the characters. Yes, 5 percent. Then, they are mostly there for breeding. This is not the message I want young people to be absorbing about the role of females in ANY society.

If your child is a fan of this author's other books, then perhaps this will be a hit. However, you might also take this opportunity to steer them toward a more gender-balanced, well-written adventure instead.
3589694
This is a hard book to write about because when it was good it was really good, but when it was bad it was really bad. The writing is not just adequate, at times it was great. My problem with it was the violence. It is possibly, even likely, that such abuse went on in those days, but I would never have willfully have chosen to immerse myself in the blow by blow gore and horror of it. I only write about it now to say that unless you are into bdsm, you might prefer some other book. I'm frankly sorry I read it. I feel betrayed because I expected a love story and was suddenly immersed into horror. Not fun.
4217234
It's actually a quite engaging story. But there's rather a lot of sexually explicit content, and I wish that the one kid would stop jerking off to thoughts of violence -- I get that he's like this evil creature inside, I just don't want to read about what him actually doing it in front of me. I stopped part-way through because of how weird I felt about it. If you're okay with it, it seems like a really good story.
962211
The sex is pretty steamy and I liked that it wasn't strictly strangers. That said, there is a line between being heavy handed because you're used to getting your way and being an irredeemable dick. If this were straight erotica and not romantic erotica then maybe the ending would fly. However it isn't and what the "king" pulls makes me think his ex had every right to flee with his kid. Beyond appalling.
4907045
Crude, rude, conceited, egotistical is not the type of characters I find enjoyable to read about. But the author gave us warning by its ridiculous title.
2384651
I'm sorry but I feel if an author wants to "make" it , they feel that they must have  sexual and language that I find very offensive.  I had read a review of the book and was excited to read it.  The beginning I loved - but once I got into the book I could and would not continue reading it.  Donna Tartt has excellent writing skills - too bad that she feels she has to make a good story "dirty" by the language and sexual aspects.  It is truly difficult to find a book that is "clean" and one that is uplifting up by reading it.
2607013
I'm not even joking with that headline. The only thing this book is about is sex. I mean, the head character can't even go a second without being turned on. There barely is any story behind it and certainly no finesse or writing technique.

I'm usually okay with explicit sex scenes in books as long as it does not take over the story completely and is written delicately and elegantly. This book however was the exact opposite. The only reason the author wrote this book was to give life to her wild disturbing sex dreams and it was certainly not done delicately. The writing was so uncivilized and rough (with lack of better words) that it actually disgusted me a bit. Even the jokes were disturbing, mainly because none of them were innocent or even funny.

Everything in this book bothered me really. The personalities, the writing style, the relationship. First of, there was no relationship! They were only turned on by each other and there was no development or chemistry. They barely even spoke and yet the author wants us readers to believe they like each other on an emotional level? Even the relationship between the mother and Blossom (I should have known what kind of book this was as soon as I learned her name. Why did I even keep reading?) is disturbing. What kind of mother talks and acts that way around their child? It does not even matter that the main character is a grownup, you just don't.

This author needs to grow up a bit, get her mind of sex and practice writing for a full ten years before she can actually call herself an author.