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nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
3.0
Although the premise for this novella was a great concept I found the characters to be a little flat. The BDSM scenes were great and very well thought out but I really did not find and real honest chemistry between Cass and Mistress. I think adding a little more substance to the characters would have gone a long way to making this a better story.
stephsparkles's review against another edition
I'll have to finish it at another time :)
annaavian's review against another edition
4.0
This is basically a short version of [b:Becoming|40178867|Becoming An LA Lovers Book|Jourdyn Kelly|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1528071796l/40178867._SX50_.jpg|62335659] told by Cass' point of view. I did like the full novel more because it gave me more insight into Mistress' character which was the one that captivated my attention.
penandpages's review
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Addiction, Death, and Physical abuse
patricia71's review against another edition
5.0
Read this immediately after the Becoming which tells the same story but from Rebecca’s side and a full story about them both. I loved reading Cassidy’s side of the story in this novella. It made Becoming even hotter and better for me.
tish9130's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars copy received from NetGalley in exchange for honest feedback.
Fantastic first look at two very promising characters ;) I loved Cass and becca, they were such a perfect pairing :) I can't wait to see where they will be taken next :)
Fantastic first look at two very promising characters ;) I loved Cass and becca, they were such a perfect pairing :) I can't wait to see where they will be taken next :)
jacemchale's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lsnack's review against another edition
5.0
Learning and new lifestyle
Cass is not interested in BDSM because she thinks it's about pain. When Mistress offers her a lesson she can't refuse. Rebecca has been through a very painful experience physically and emotionally, but she is drawn to Cass. You can feel all the mixed emotions going on between them as you read their story and their sexual connection. It's super hot and yet tender. I love these characters.
Cass is not interested in BDSM because she thinks it's about pain. When Mistress offers her a lesson she can't refuse. Rebecca has been through a very painful experience physically and emotionally, but she is drawn to Cass. You can feel all the mixed emotions going on between them as you read their story and their sexual connection. It's super hot and yet tender. I love these characters.
thequeerbookish's review against another edition
1.0
(dnf at 19%)
What was I thinking?!
I don't know why I thought something with a title having a play at Fifty Shades of Grey could be not as bad as Fifty Shades of Grey.
So, I have never read said popular wannabe bdsm novel - only parts of it and that was way enough. But I'm not here to talk about that book, I wanna review Fifty Shades of Pink.
First thing that bothered me were the special, special eyes of both MCs. I can kinda accept those things if they are in a fantasy setting - but even then I'm annoyed if they are told again and again. But in contemporary? Nope. Thank you, but no.
I could have ignored it if not for the other things. The narrating MC has no knowledge of bdsm, but knows for sure she doesn't like giving or receiving pain. It's just not her cup of tea. There is way more to bdsm but let's leave it at that. Her best friend is getting married and they party at a bdsm club for her last night of not being a wife.Soon she is gone and the MC is alone.
Until a woman sets her eyes on her and she is summoned to the so-called Mistress. Enter a jump right into a bdsm scene. Well, not right into, the MC is allowed to have a safeword at least. But there is absolutely NO negotiation, no talking about which things are okay and which absolutely not. You simply choose a newbie, tie her up and have a go at her with a whip (and who knows what else, since I stopped reading there).
I don't know if it's going to get better but since this is a novella, there aren't really a lot of pages to do so.
If you're asking me, there are better bdsm books out there.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.
What was I thinking?!
I don't know why I thought something with a title having a play at Fifty Shades of Grey could be not as bad as Fifty Shades of Grey.
So, I have never read said popular wannabe bdsm novel - only parts of it and that was way enough. But I'm not here to talk about that book, I wanna review Fifty Shades of Pink.
First thing that bothered me were the special, special eyes of both MCs. I can kinda accept those things if they are in a fantasy setting - but even then I'm annoyed if they are told again and again. But in contemporary? Nope. Thank you, but no.
I could have ignored it if not for the other things. The narrating MC has no knowledge of bdsm, but knows for sure she doesn't like giving or receiving pain. It's just not her cup of tea. There is way more to bdsm but let's leave it at that. Her best friend is getting married and they party at a bdsm club for her last night of not being a wife.Soon she is gone and the MC is alone.
Until a woman sets her eyes on her and she is summoned to the so-called Mistress. Enter a jump right into a bdsm scene. Well, not right into, the MC is allowed to have a safeword at least. But there is absolutely NO negotiation, no talking about which things are okay and which absolutely not. You simply choose a newbie, tie her up and have a go at her with a whip (and who knows what else, since I stopped reading there).
I don't know if it's going to get better but since this is a novella, there aren't really a lot of pages to do so.
If you're asking me, there are better bdsm books out there.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.