Review: Some readers may roll their eyes at some scenes that seem a little like safe BDSM and master/slave protocol instructions
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 24, 2013
Although some aspects of Michele Zurlo's Wanting Wilder won't resonate with all readers, it is a well-written BDSM-themed book with a fully developed plot complete with conflict and resolution, complex characters, and lots of kinky sex. Whether or not an individual reader will find it to be a totally enjoyable read will depend largely on their tastes in literary style. This book leans heavily on the internal angst of the main characters star-crossed lovers that were separated for a number of years with each mistakenly assuming the other had abruptly ended their budding romance. Whereas this situation is the vehicle for the plot to advance and leads to interesting BDSM scenarios, both present day and in flashback, it can become tiresome if you don't have an affinity for that sort of drama.More sophisticated readers may roll their eyes at some scenes that seem a little like safe BDSM and master/slave protocol instructions. A sticking point for others will be their ability to suspend disbelief regarding Lydia and Wilder's employer, The Oasis, which is a family-owned BDSM wish-fulfillment company big enough to have corporate offices and a substantial staff. This sort of device works better when simply alluded to, but here much of the action is work related and even involves vetting potential participants and discussing strategies in committee. Fortunately there is enough naughty action for distraction, which really is the reason a reader will purchase the book. This is the fourth in a series called Safe Word: The Oasis, so in the past enough readers must not have had difficulty getting over the unlikelihood of such a company existing in the real world.Reviewed by Jim Lyonwordwooze.tumblr.com