Review: Good Story
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 31, 2013
** spoiler alert ** I originally gave this novel, "Fueled by Lust" two stars. I was then contacted by the author who inquired as to my rating, and what I liked and disliked about the novel. Since the author took the time out of her busy schedule to write me, I thought it only fair that I provide a review. While some may be perturbed by this, I actually think it's a great honour to be contacted by an author regardless of my rating.What I liked:- The premise of the novel.- Both Drusus and Lina were likable characters. I also liked all the secondary characters. I especially liked Ulixes, how he changed his stance when he learned the truth about Basilius.- That Lina wasn't the typical gorgeous, long-legged, skinny heroine. Instead, she's a regular girl who's got curves with a little meat on her, and more importantly, likes herself just the way she is.- I really liked how Drusus and Lina met and how they were both affected by the pull towards one another, especially Drusus. It was really intense.- The sexcapades between Drusus and Lina is off-the-charts hot.What had me rolling my eyes:- I didn't find Basilius to be very evil. For a villain he's quite tame. I prefer my villains to be really evil.- The whole make-out session at the club where they're dry-humping right there in the open and she's about to come after they've just met. Give me a break.- They're at Drusus' place, they haven't had sex yet and already Lina's telling Drusus that "I'm afraid for my heart."  What the hell? Why even bother saying this when she's thinking the night to be a one night stand?- While the sex is hot, there's so much of it taking place. Seriously, half the book is just about them having sex. I love reading great sex scenes that's hot and steamy, but it got to the point it was so repetitive that I just started skimming thru it quickly to get back to the main story.- The word "pussy"  shows up 42 times. Talk about overkill. And it's always either "clenched,"  "throbbing,"  and/or "tight."  We get it. Move on.- I know it's polite but does she really need to keeping say the word "please"  every time they have sex? Cue eye-roll."Yes, yes please! Have me, Drusus!""Yes, please.""Please Drusus. I need you.""Please Drusus, it feels so good. Make me come, please make me come.""Do it! Please, do it now!""Please Drusus, please."- While I like the premise of the novel, I thought it was too short especially since half of it's dedicated to Drusus and Lina humping like rabbits.- Everything that's happening - from them meeting, having sex for the first time, telling Lina that he's from another planet, needs to protect her, moves her to his place (the day after they have sex for the first time), to her being kidnapped, and declaring their love for one another within days of meeting - all of it was happening too fast.- The first time they're about to have sex and Lina asks about needing a condom, Drusus tells her to trust him, that he won't get her pregnant or give her a disease. She in turn tells him that she does trust him. Are you kidding me? WTF?! This is a huge pet peeve of mine. No one ever seems to have a condom on them. Give me a break!After contemplating more about the novel, I realized I liked it (even though I did roll my eyes quite a bit) and it's because of this that I changed my rating from two stars to three. And since the author respected my rating (thank you), I believe I'll give her next novel in the series a read.