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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
I did not finish this book and I feel bad about that because in my mind I always think it's going to get better and I might end up liking it. But I just couldn't. There are certain descriptive words for female anatomy that just bug me when I read them. And it was just being thrown around a lot and I wasn't getting a good feel for the characters. So I just gave up.
This book was not something I would normally read, but after failing to get into 50 Shades of Gray, and hearing about all of these other authors who have been around much longer and are supposed to be better, I thought I'd give it a try. I actually didn't mind the mystery part of the story, it was okay, not well developed, but there was at least an attempt. As for the rest of the story and characters, well...
I thought the characters were rather weak. Faith is supposed to want someone to take control, and be the dominant partner in her life, but in the beginning, she is actually the controlling one, writing the scripts in her mind and feeling let down when her partners don't meet her expectations. She knows she wants something, but she isn't quite sure what, so she does some research online and visits a club that panders to various appetites and fetishes.
Meanwhile, Gray enters the picture early on at the same time that Faith is trying to discover who she is and what she wants. Gray (I've personally had enough of that name for a while) is a cop who is trying to avenge his partner's death by capturing his murderer. To do that, he has to basically get Faith to trust him so he can get close enough to tap her phones and know when she is in contact with her mom. Later, she'll learn that he was trying to get close to her in the beginning because of the job he was on, and of course, she'll be hurt and offended. Nothing surprising there.
Back to the club. Gray of course is immediately protective of her once he see's how hot she is, and when he finds out she is going to this club, he rushes to rescue her from the possible attention of other men. Except, once he gets there, he ends up fulfilling her fantasies and confusing both of them. Is she part of his job, or is he falling for her? Is she what he has been looking for? Is he what she has been looking for.
The whole middle of the story seems to revolve around each of them questioning themselves over if the other person is the real deal, or not, meanwhile, continuing in the sexual aspect of their relationship regardless.
This story was a heck of a lot more graphic (sexually) than 50 Shades. Let me tell you, I am half way through book 2 of 50 Shades and can barely take more than a page or two at a time, it is that boring. This book at least had me interested in it enough that I kept reading to the end. Although some scenes are more raunchy that I personally care for, and I won't go into details here because I've seen that other reviewers have already done so, I'll just say that it is definitely erotic fiction. That's one reason why it seemed odd when words like "woo woo" were used. For a minute I thought I was back in 50 Shades. Also, I think the word "pop" was used a couple or few times. Not very sensual if you ask me. It also felt strange that it was a turn on for Gray to watch her with someone else, someone that he "gave" her to, and yet he is so protective and worried about her being with Damon, the club owner, or someone else. I understand it's a possession ownership, I am man, hear me roar, this is my woman, yo type deal, but still. It felt contradictory to freak out over her being friends with Damon, yet inviting Micah to come and play with them.
Personally, I think I prefer the romances where the relationship unfolds, the woman is courted, there is some romance, and less emphasis on body fluids. I know this is a popular author and a lot of people like these books, so don't let my opinion sway you if you think you will enjoy this. It's just not my cup of tea.
I thought the characters were rather weak. Faith is supposed to want someone to take control, and be the dominant partner in her life, but in the beginning, she is actually the controlling one, writing the scripts in her mind and feeling let down when her partners don't meet her expectations. She knows she wants something, but she isn't quite sure what, so she does some research online and visits a club that panders to various appetites and fetishes.
Meanwhile, Gray enters the picture early on at the same time that Faith is trying to discover who she is and what she wants. Gray (I've personally had enough of that name for a while) is a cop who is trying to avenge his partner's death by capturing his murderer. To do that, he has to basically get Faith to trust him so he can get close enough to tap her phones and know when she is in contact with her mom. Later, she'll learn that he was trying to get close to her in the beginning because of the job he was on, and of course, she'll be hurt and offended. Nothing surprising there.
Back to the club. Gray of course is immediately protective of her once he see's how hot she is, and when he finds out she is going to this club, he rushes to rescue her from the possible attention of other men. Except, once he gets there, he ends up fulfilling her fantasies and confusing both of them. Is she part of his job, or is he falling for her? Is she what he has been looking for? Is he what she has been looking for.
The whole middle of the story seems to revolve around each of them questioning themselves over if the other person is the real deal, or not, meanwhile, continuing in the sexual aspect of their relationship regardless.
This story was a heck of a lot more graphic (sexually) than 50 Shades. Let me tell you, I am half way through book 2 of 50 Shades and can barely take more than a page or two at a time, it is that boring. This book at least had me interested in it enough that I kept reading to the end. Although some scenes are more raunchy that I personally care for, and I won't go into details here because I've seen that other reviewers have already done so, I'll just say that it is definitely erotic fiction. That's one reason why it seemed odd when words like "woo woo" were used. For a minute I thought I was back in 50 Shades. Also, I think the word "pop" was used a couple or few times. Not very sensual if you ask me. It also felt strange that it was a turn on for Gray to watch her with someone else, someone that he "gave" her to, and yet he is so protective and worried about her being with Damon, the club owner, or someone else. I understand it's a possession ownership, I am man, hear me roar, this is my woman, yo type deal, but still. It felt contradictory to freak out over her being friends with Damon, yet inviting Micah to come and play with them.
Personally, I think I prefer the romances where the relationship unfolds, the woman is courted, there is some romance, and less emphasis on body fluids. I know this is a popular author and a lot of people like these books, so don't let my opinion sway you if you think you will enjoy this. It's just not my cup of tea.
Too much graphic sex, not enough plot. Not a fan. Wouldn't recommend.
Compared to Fifty Shades of Grey, this writer is Hemingway.
what to say about it... it was good, interesting, more real than most... i'm willing to read the entire series just to find out more about teh characters (in case they are the same)/ wish me luck!
Maya Banks does not disappoint! This was really good, although I didn’t like when Gray and Micah shared her. I’m a one man woman.