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A review by storieswithbee
Story of L by Debra Hyde
4.0
Warning- this books is explicit in nature with many strong scenes, language and themes, and is not suitable for audiences under 18 years of age.
The story of L falls under erotica, yet it challenges the very premise and foundation of the genre. Don’t get me wrong, the book features very graphic and descriptive depictions of sex, I mean, LOTS of very graphic and descriptive depictions of sex, but it’s not just the sex that keeps the reader turning the page.
First of all, the relationship between Cassandra and L - for the lack of a better word - is intense, but I think when you really engage with the story itself, you realise that the relationship is no less stunning or lacking in any ounce of love than those in any romance novel. Hyde captures love and passion in such a raw and authentic way and I find it so incredibly beautiful.
Second, its not like the usual sex with a chance of a storyline. The book also contains such mundane but honest parts of every day life, and a smattering of well developed side characters. The inclusion of some of these moments makes the main characters seem that much more real and complex. Erotica isn’t often a genre that focuses on maintaining the integrity of these points in particular.
With an obvious loving devotion to how this book was delivered, Hyde gives the reader a space where they take a path of transformation, learn devotion and loving submission alongside L.
Something I didn’t expect was to have learnt so much during this book. Not only did I discover new terms and concepts, I also got a glance into a different community that I’ve had little to no involvement with in this sense.
The only reason I didn’t give the book five stars was because there was a scene involving knives that put me on edge. I don’t mean any ill will to those who enjoy it, I just think that at this book of the book it wasn’t really needed and there is so many other possible ‘scenes’ that could have been used in place of this when it comes to BDSM
I was given the opportunity to read this book thanks to Debra Hyde, Riverdale Avenue Books, and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
The story of L falls under erotica, yet it challenges the very premise and foundation of the genre. Don’t get me wrong, the book features very graphic and descriptive depictions of sex, I mean, LOTS of very graphic and descriptive depictions of sex, but it’s not just the sex that keeps the reader turning the page.
First of all, the relationship between Cassandra and L - for the lack of a better word - is intense, but I think when you really engage with the story itself, you realise that the relationship is no less stunning or lacking in any ounce of love than those in any romance novel. Hyde captures love and passion in such a raw and authentic way and I find it so incredibly beautiful.
Second, its not like the usual sex with a chance of a storyline. The book also contains such mundane but honest parts of every day life, and a smattering of well developed side characters. The inclusion of some of these moments makes the main characters seem that much more real and complex. Erotica isn’t often a genre that focuses on maintaining the integrity of these points in particular.
With an obvious loving devotion to how this book was delivered, Hyde gives the reader a space where they take a path of transformation, learn devotion and loving submission alongside L.
Something I didn’t expect was to have learnt so much during this book. Not only did I discover new terms and concepts, I also got a glance into a different community that I’ve had little to no involvement with in this sense.
The only reason I didn’t give the book five stars was because there was a scene involving knives that put me on edge. I don’t mean any ill will to those who enjoy it, I just think that at this book of the book it wasn’t really needed and there is so many other possible ‘scenes’ that could have been used in place of this when it comes to BDSM
I was given the opportunity to read this book thanks to Debra Hyde, Riverdale Avenue Books, and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.