Review: Great blend of bdsm and family drama
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 3, 2013
I like this writer and was looking forward to this one. Not disappointed at all. Fettered is a lengthy story but I hardly notice it as Dylan's story kept me engaged till the end. Dylan is an interesting character and I enjoy this insecure 19 years old boy's journey of self discovery in the BDSM world. It may be BDSM but there is no nastiness to cringe about (for me anyway).  I would have loved to know more about Vin, an intriguing character. I guess this could not be helped as the story is told from Dylan's viewpoint. Like an earlier reviewer I also find Vin's character and role as Dylan's dom belied an older man.  On the other hand there are instances when Vin's actions certainly reflect his twenty five years. Theirs is not your typical romance but a dom/sub bond, which both men need. I can certainly see love developing as each man fulfills the other's needs in their dom/sub roles, which I enjoy and find convincing. I also like the BDSM aspects here and the owner of the BDSM club who goes by Dolphinia/Lee is one fantastic secondary character.  Certainly every sub newbie needs a Dolphinia/Lee.  There is an interesting family drama plot here which keeps me engrossed. This part of the plot could easily be a story by itself and at times feels strange that this part of the story is mixed with the bdsm aspects.  On the other hand Dylan’s brother’s monstrous actions are the very catalyst for Dylan to reach out for help in the BDSM world.  And he does get more help than he hoped for when Vin adopted Dylan’s family for his very own and helped to set things right in Vin’s own ways. Dylan’s family members are equally well developed secondary characters and it is easy to understand his parents’ flaws. Caring parents enamored by the charming eldest  son now forced to face the truth and do something about it. I especially like Dylan’s father. I too hover between 4 and 5 stars for this one. At the end the content of the story, which is different from others, and well developed characters  certainly deserves 5 stars.