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lezreadalot's review against another edition
4.0
“Anything is on the table, if you put it there.”
I tread carefully with BDSM books because they tend to be (let's be real) uniquely not-good. Both in a general way, and in specific ways that squick me out personally (but might be okay to others). Fairly recently, I was whining about the fact that I never seem to read any f/f D/s novels that are actually good, rather than just meh or okay. And I'm pretty sure this is the closest to perfect it's ever gotten.
But lol like that's something to keep in mind in and of itself. Was this book actually good, or have I just read so many bad ones that it seems good in comparison? Who knows lol. But I had a fun time with this. It didn't hit any of my no-nos; no issues with consent, a good amount of negotiation, no over the top possessiveness, no lifestyle kink (not really). And it was super sexy. I appreciated all the detail that went into building the setting; the farm, the type of agriculture Margo does, the little subplot with Harmony which was actually pretty touching. The novel even touches on veganism and anti-capitalism and environmental issues. Not in any profound way, don't expect anything deep but... IDK it was a nice surprise!
I do feel like it was just shy of being... preachy, when it came to ~eating healthy~ and the whole shebang. The conflict was also just. SO predictable, and so avoidable, I was pretty annoyed when it happened. Also it got a little corny and cliched, and the details I appreciated in the writing sort of fizzled out near the end, where the story became more cookie-cutter than ever.
Still, I'm counting this as a win. 3.5 stars. Will def. try this author again.
I tread carefully with BDSM books because they tend to be (let's be real) uniquely not-good. Both in a general way, and in specific ways that squick me out personally (but might be okay to others). Fairly recently, I was whining about the fact that I never seem to read any f/f D/s novels that are actually good, rather than just meh or okay. And I'm pretty sure this is the closest to perfect it's ever gotten.
But lol like that's something to keep in mind in and of itself. Was this book actually good, or have I just read so many bad ones that it seems good in comparison? Who knows lol. But I had a fun time with this. It didn't hit any of my no-nos; no issues with consent, a good amount of negotiation, no over the top possessiveness, no lifestyle kink (not really). And it was super sexy. I appreciated all the detail that went into building the setting; the farm, the type of agriculture Margo does, the little subplot with Harmony which was actually pretty touching. The novel even touches on veganism and anti-capitalism and environmental issues. Not in any profound way, don't expect anything deep but... IDK it was a nice surprise!
I do feel like it was just shy of being... preachy, when it came to ~eating healthy~ and the whole shebang. The conflict was also just. SO predictable, and so avoidable, I was pretty annoyed when it happened. Also it got a little corny and cliched, and the details I appreciated in the writing sort of fizzled out near the end, where the story became more cookie-cutter than ever.
Still, I'm counting this as a win. 3.5 stars. Will def. try this author again.
barbrokatrin's review against another edition
2.0
I didn’t know whether to cringe or laugh at the opening of the book. The blurb is interesting but the book didn’t hold up. My least favorite Hartfield book
missriss126's review
4.0
Wanted to give this a 3 star rating, but bumped up to 4 star for being a non-problematic book with mild bdsm themes. After reading some flat out horrifying books, it was so refreshing to see all the talk of negotiation, consent, and communication.
judeinthestars's review
4.0
3.5⭐️ – This is the second book I listen to in a relatively short period that begins with a city girl needing a change in life, applying to work on a farm and unexpectedly finding love. The first one was [b:Must Love Chickens|33004474|Must Love Chickens|Jea Hawkins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1479447811l/33004474._SY75_.jpg|53649166] by Jea Hawkins. That’s where the similarities stop though. Mine feels like Must Love Chickens for adults (with a goat instead of chickens).
After something she’s not ready to talk about happened to her, Cherry left her city, her boyfriend, her family, everything really, to volunteer for three months on a small isolated farm in Idaho. The first few days are harder than she imagined, especially since the farmer, Margo, seems terse and unfriendly. Still, Cherry soon realises that she craves Margo’s approval. Margo’s attitude quickly softens and when she learns her temporary boss is a lesbian and into BDSM, a whole new world of possibilities opens up to Cherry, who until now thought she was straight and into vanilla sex and suddenly finds herself desperate to submit to a woman.
This book is very sexy long before there’s any sex happening. Cherry’s journey, her impatience, the anticipation, the precautions Margo takes with her before anything happens, to make sure she knows what she’s signing up for and that she really wants it… Every step is sexier than the previous one.
The story is (mainly) told in first person from Cherry’s point of view, so we experience the way she changes from within, how she goes from oblivious city girl with a secret to this curious and open young woman. We also see Margo through her eyes, get to understand her through Cherry’s thoughts.
Audiobook lovers often say that a good narration can make an okay book better and that bad narration can ruin a fantastic book. It’s not that Violet Woods’ narration of Mine is bad exactly but there’s an undeniable pace issue and the oddest pauses, as well as repeated sentences. Which is a real shame because Violet Woods’ voices are good and it wouldn’t take much for the narration itself to be. I really liked the story and got invested in the characters from the start so decided not to allow these flaws to bother me too much. I’ll be honest, if the audiobook had been longer, I probably wouldn’t have made the effort, but I figured that I could deal with the glitches for six hours or so. I adjusted the speed a little – which I never do – and after a while, got so lost in the two women’s relationship that I didn’t care as much. I got jarred out of the story a few times by repeated sentences or long blanks but by then I was hooked.
I hate to write this but this story deserved better. I think this is Ms Woods’ first audiobook so I hope in future narrations she finds a way to fix what mostly amounts to technical problems.
A copy of this audiobook was provided to LeZReviewBooks by the author for an honest review.
After something she’s not ready to talk about happened to her, Cherry left her city, her boyfriend, her family, everything really, to volunteer for three months on a small isolated farm in Idaho. The first few days are harder than she imagined, especially since the farmer, Margo, seems terse and unfriendly. Still, Cherry soon realises that she craves Margo’s approval. Margo’s attitude quickly softens and when she learns her temporary boss is a lesbian and into BDSM, a whole new world of possibilities opens up to Cherry, who until now thought she was straight and into vanilla sex and suddenly finds herself desperate to submit to a woman.
This book is very sexy long before there’s any sex happening. Cherry’s journey, her impatience, the anticipation, the precautions Margo takes with her before anything happens, to make sure she knows what she’s signing up for and that she really wants it… Every step is sexier than the previous one.
The story is (mainly) told in first person from Cherry’s point of view, so we experience the way she changes from within, how she goes from oblivious city girl with a secret to this curious and open young woman. We also see Margo through her eyes, get to understand her through Cherry’s thoughts.
Audiobook lovers often say that a good narration can make an okay book better and that bad narration can ruin a fantastic book. It’s not that Violet Woods’ narration of Mine is bad exactly but there’s an undeniable pace issue and the oddest pauses, as well as repeated sentences. Which is a real shame because Violet Woods’ voices are good and it wouldn’t take much for the narration itself to be. I really liked the story and got invested in the characters from the start so decided not to allow these flaws to bother me too much. I’ll be honest, if the audiobook had been longer, I probably wouldn’t have made the effort, but I figured that I could deal with the glitches for six hours or so. I adjusted the speed a little – which I never do – and after a while, got so lost in the two women’s relationship that I didn’t care as much. I got jarred out of the story a few times by repeated sentences or long blanks but by then I was hooked.
I hate to write this but this story deserved better. I think this is Ms Woods’ first audiobook so I hope in future narrations she finds a way to fix what mostly amounts to technical problems.
A copy of this audiobook was provided to LeZReviewBooks by the author for an honest review.
lsnack's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed the story and liked the characters. Cherry is looking for a change and is keeping a secret. Margo gives in to her attraction and starts a relationship with Cherry. Their type of situation needs complete trust and honesty. Margo is a loving domme and her only rule is to be open and honest. Can she forgive Cherry for breaking that vow?
ellab93's review
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
barbrokatrin's review against another edition
2.0
I didn’t know whether to cringe or laugh at the opening of the book. The blurb is interesting but the book didn’t hold up. My least favorite Hartfield book
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