《Erotic Book Club (E.B.C) 2019》Master's Might (Feedback)
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Having read book one I knew what the book was about. The author did not disappoint. The plot was compelling. The female lead is still pretty "green" so I can't relate to her. But I'm loving Uncle dearest and Drake of course.
Book two doesn't have quite the same feel as book one. This is neither good or bad. One comment and it's probably more a question. At some point, he tells her it's ok to sass back once it's not in the bedroom or a scene. I was under the impression that in these scenarios the Dom never turns off. Is this an indication that from the start she was special?
I'm enjoying the author's work so far and I'm looking forward to Book 3.
~Csuigar
What did you think the book was about?
Something like 9 ½ weeks where a woman is seduced into giving her heart to a Dominant man.
Did you feel that the book fulfilled your expectations?
Sort of. It has a Ds component, but the initial seduction had happened in a previous book. Doesn't mean this book was bad, though.
What about the plot? Did it pull you in; or did you feel you had to force yourself to read the book?
I liked the plot. I had no trouble reading the book for entertainment.
Do the characters seem real and believable? (Basically, can you relate to their predicaments? To what extent do they remind you of yourself or someone you know, if they do at all?)
The characters are relatable, if a little stereotypical.
How was the pacing of the chapters you read? (Consider if the scenes skipped or jumped randomly. Too fast or too slow? Why?)
I thought the pacing was really nice. There were only a few times I felt lost, but I think that as when it was assumed the reader would have knowledge from the previous books.
How was the description of the chapters you read? (Consider if there where any information bumps. Were there a lack of emotions, too little describing, telling rather than showing, etc.)
I think a little more description of the surroundings could be done, but we get a good sense of what the main character is feeling.
Describe what you liked or disliked about the writer's style? Why?
I liked the flow of the writing; it was smooth and, for the most part, seamless. I disliked all of the punctuation errors and grammatical error. For me, they are super distracting and I have an extremely hard time reading.
Would you read more of the author's work?
Probably not, but that's more about my taste in books than it is about the author and her writing style.
Comments on the writer's strongest, weakest writing trait, help request and give your overall personal thoughts.
I would agree with her assessment of her strong and weak points. I read, and edited, the first three chapters, to hopefully set her on the right path to editing the book (one on wattpad, two in a google doc). She would be helped a lot by studying punctuation and grammar. There are a lot of good videos on Youtube. I suggest one on commas first.
I can't answer her questions about the hotness of this book equalling the last since I didn't read the last.
~Yvonne
I have to admit, I went back to read the first book first and I thought if I had to write a review for that one, it would just come out like a fangirl love letter. I loved the development of the characters and how honestly, a good half of the book was more about her discovering her sexuality than about her with Drake.
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The second book continues and I'm about 8 chapters in but I think it got a little bogged down by two distinct things:
This is going to be a bit odd coming from me but I felt there were too many erotic scenes stitched together too closely and they were scenes with a bit of lack in character and/or relationship development. I'd love to see the conflict brought more to the forefront and a bit more of the plot line with Uncle Joe interspersed earlier to build the tension up. It should impact how she feels about Drake mentally in some way even if it's a struggle to put him out of her mind.
The places were plot was described had much more telling than showing. It left me with the impression that the author is rushing through to get to the mature scenes. (Not saying this is actually the case) whereas the non-mature scenes are where the momentum of the story builds, but instead, the telling makes it fall a little flat instead.
I would also like to see a bit more well-roundedness to the main character. I understand as a sub, the new master become a bit of her entire world but I'd still love to see her a bit in the context of her classes and her relationship with Mel. Something like a class project she has to work on where she is forced to interact with other students may be beneficial to add as a subplot. (Just an idea!) I think this would make the main character more real beyond just her own identity as a sub.
I found some of the erotic scenes actually a little hard to follow and had to reread a few times to mentally map the actions. The one that struck out, in particular, was the scene in the car and where she sat on the floor for him to insert the toy. I remembered trying to picture it and struggling really hard even with tetrads bit that kustmau have been me.
I am looking forward to later on in the book when the plot with Uncle Joe builds more, especially with the hints Callie dropped in her reply to my comment. The bones of a really good story is definitely there.
I should also point out that I absolutely loved the blurb and I think it's a great description that really sucks you in and makes you want to read the book so kudos on that!
~Pixie
I'm super proud of the work you put into editing the first book and I know you will go back and do the same here so I won't dig too much into that.
There were a few things I pointed out while reading about the use of other senses to your descriptions especially when one is taken away, such as in the scene she is blindfolded. It's a great opportunity to really immerse the reader in the experience. And because the first person is limited, we can't know things we don't see, hear, smell, taste, or feel for ourselves.
I have to say that I still like book one much better, not that this one wasn't good. There just seem to be a lack of showing and way too much telling. It almost seemed at times that there was also a rush to speed through anything that was sex-related in order to get to the sex. That's what I liked about the first so much was there was steamy sex, but there was time taken for the plot and character building.
I'm nearly finished with the book and I do plan on finishing it. I'm interested in the next in the series as well. Keep going, keep improving and striving to improve because I believe you have a great imagination and are a good storyteller.
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~T
I had to read Book 1 and I was in love with it. The character, Abbie Black, she's the only character that's really isn't stubborn when it comes to doing BDSM but doing with Drake Masters, I nearly passed out from every chapter. I was pulled into the story that revolved around those two. The plot was unbelievably astounding. It wasn't the usual cliche stories I've read and I almost laugh at Drake's gifts to Abbie it's like he was desperate to get Abbie to fall in love with him. As for Uncle Joe, he's really worried about Abbie's life especially since her so-called ex-boyfriend and her ex-best friend Mandy blamed her for cheating on a test. But it's an over the edge good story. So I recommend that they need to read Book 1 before they read Book 2 of Sinful Delights. It's definitely a hot, must-read.
~Jasz
What did you think the book was about?
I mostly have a vibe of the story is about a young woman trying to make her way through college and has a dilemma which makes her work at sinful delight where she learns about her sexuality. What she likes and what she doesn't like. I also see her having feelings towards Drake that she hasn't fully come to terms with. I have not read the first story, but the author caught me up within the first couple paragraphs of the first chapter.
Did you feel that the book filled your expectations?
At first, I was a bit nervous because it was all telling and not showing. The author finally developed the scene better, and I was able to read, and it flowed much better once it was showing instead of telling. The sex scene I read was magnificent up until one point. What I read was fairly descriptive, for me it felt more like reading a sexual fantasy then what someone may experience with BDSM. I won't lie, my spouse is highly erotic himself, but we never get into the whips, it's mainly bondage, smacking, and swinger clubs. I don't see a female have an orgasm every time a cock thrusts into her pussy. I don't orgasm several times during sex, neither can my spouse. We can go for round two, three, or four and have multiple orgasms when we take breaks. I think just the one part of the sex scene would be better if it were only one nice orgasm that throws you over the top.
What about the plot?
I find this a unique idea. We don't see the inside of sex clubs and what it can bring people into. Especially, young women. I like the idea of women discovering their sexuality and figuring out what they like doing. I feel that most women in today society still can not explore their sexuality without getting the whore label plastered on them. So reading about a woman discovering what she wants and likes is refreshing.
Do the characters seem real and relatable?
Since I have not read the first book, I can't say if they are relatable or not. They were probably more developed in the first book where the readers learned who they are, their weakness and flaws. So far I can see the female protagonist being relatable because I have also gone through the stages in my life where I figured out what I like sexually and what I don't like. I have also gone through trouble with getting through school or having family disappointed in me. So far I believe she is relatable. The male protagonist Drake, I am not sure yet because he gave me the asshole alpha male vibe. I would have to read more to see if there are other sides to him then being demanding.
How was the pacing of the chapters you read?
The flow was good. I didn't feel as if they didn't flow. I was able to read and fully read three chapters. I caught myself going onto the fourth chapter but stopped myself, so I have more to read later on. The pacing was good because I was able to freely free and start getting into the story which is so hard for me to do. I have to get into the world and kinda lose myself in. So the author was able to do that for me.
How was the description of the chapters?
I felt the sensory details were suitable for the development of the book. Some areas can always use more to set the scene better. Body language, internal dialogue, and sensations the protagonist feels throughout the story. I was able to mostly paint a picture in my head, or create my own world with what was given to me.
Describe what you liked or disliked about the authors writing style?
The only thing I disliked was the very beginning because those first several paragraphs were all telling a back story. I think jumping right into the scene with her Uncle Joe at the door would have been better. If I read the first book, I don't need much of a recap because I already know what happened. For later editing and publishing, I would omit it. Just that one section was hard for me to read through. The rest was astonishing. I was sitting in a very nosy restaurant reading it but was able to tune everything out when I started to read, and suddenly everything was quiet, and I didn't notice some customers left and the restaurant became empty. So applause to you. The drama with Uncle Joe and the sex scene consumed me, and I lost track of where I was. It captured my attention.
Would you read more of the author's work?
Yes, of course. I think her works so far are well written out. Her style is unique to itself. I see her having a lot of potential in becoming a well known affiliated author. I'm such a picky reader, and the book grabbed my attention. So continue writing! :)
~Steph
1. What did you think the book was about?
— Well, having read the first 5 chapters from the prequel, I knew the book was about a young adult woman who was betrayed by the two new friends she made in college. Then she had to contact her estranged Uncle Joe for financial help since her scholarship was revoked for being falsely accused of plagiarism by these two people. He offered her a job as a cleaner, but what was supposed to be an ordinary job turned out to be more than what she bargained for. However, it became a story of self-discovery, passion, and trust. I love the book. It's sexy, fun, and somewhat real.
2. Did you feel the book fulfilled your expectations?
— Since I only read the first 3 chapters, it didn't fulfill every single one of my expectations. Therefore, I would have to read the rest of the prequel and this one, to enjoy the book fully. However, I was rather impressed with the protagonist's change and self-confidence. She's similar to a butterfly. First, she's an egg(first year in college), then a larva(caterpillar, and socializing by taking her first steps towards her career), then a pupa(chrysalis, sad and sheltered woman who lost all hope), and finally, she's a butterfly(now is a self-confident woman, who knows what she wants, and will do anything to get it). She bore fruit and became the woman she was meant to be. Beautiful, passionate, confident, and more.
3. What about the plot? Did it pull you in; or did you feel you had to force yourself to read the book?
4. Do the characters seem real and believable? (Basically, can you relate to their predicaments? To what extent do they remind you of yourself or someone you know, if they do at all?)
— Some of the characters do seem real. The one I find to be the most real is her Uncle, and the least of all real oddly enough is the protagonist. I say this because most women her age don't actually go through this kind of change in their life or unexpected turn. However, when it comes to her feelings and her background, it's relatable. A lot of women and men, mind you, are scorned and feel alone and suppressed most of their lives. Mainly because society makes it so, however, like the protagonist we have to come out of our shell and become our true selves. To know our true self-worth. The male protagonist, Masters, is somewhat real. Why? Because he's the reminder of man always wanting to be considered the dominant sex or the one holding and pulling the reins in a relationship. However, since I didn't read more than 3 chapters from this book, I don't know as much about his character. Neither do I know from reading only 5 chapters from the prequel. Hopefully, after reading more of both, It'll change some of my perspectives.
5. How was the pacing of the chapters you read? (Consider if the scenes skipped or jumped randomly. Too fast or too slow? Why?)
— This book isn't slow at all. It's not even too fast considering it's explicit in so many ways, and the mature scenes are fast-paced. Why? Because naturally, when people have sex or are having an intimate scene together, it tends to be a fast-paced chapter. However, sex and making love can be fast and slow. Whatever rocks anyone's boat. XD Like Samantha says "There is a lot of coloring involved." So color happily!
6. How was the description of the chapters you read? (Consider if there where any information bumps. Were there a lack of emotions, too little describing, telling rather than showing, etc.)
— I struggle with telling rather than showing, however, this book showed more rather than tell. It did have a few bumps, but it's because some commas and conjunctions like "as" or "for" were missing in a few sentences. But other than that, it was a fun and sexy read. I especially liked how the protagonist feels when she gets punished for breaking the rules of her Dom Masters. That was hot! I loved her admitting to herself that she's a masochist. I identify with that. XD Kinky!
7. Describe what you liked or disliked about the writer's style? Why?
— The style is simple and easy to read. It has a good flow, and you can enjoy every aspect in each scene of every chapter. Overall, a good read, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to go down that rabbit hole. lol
8. Would you read more of the author's work?
— Hell yeah! XD I can't wait to finish the prequel so I can fully enjoy this book.
~Jo-Jo
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