Review: Steampunk Espionage and Lust
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 27, 2011
Set in a steampunk world, Iron Dominance is an erotic tale of espionage and lust. Ms. Silverwood has created a unique place that is exotic and interesting and is guaranteed to spark your imagination. She has all kinds of wonderful steampunk devices from airships to steammobiles to adult toys; it will all get your mind active trying to picture these nifty items. Also her descriptions of Claire's clothing are very appealing, as her clothes are made to cover, seduce and arouse all at once. This adds to the mood of the book and really helps set a scene.Claire is more than just a clone and an assassin; she has a tough exterior and a little bit of sass to her, but she also has a childlike innocence. She hasn't let her past and her classification as a non-human make her angry or bitter; even in her most fearful moments she is capable of opening herself up to let others into her heart. I love and actually envy her ability to allow herself to be vulnerable.Theo is a man who is a natural leader and who commands respect. He is smart but isn't afraid to follow his gut instinct, even if those around him call him crazy. He is a stern but fair leader, and his employees are very loyal to him. He carries these qualities over into his relationship with Claire, but with her, he has an added sense of tenderness that only she is capable of bringing out.The "scenes" between Claire and Theo are drawn out and titillating. Ms. Silverwood tells a sub story with each scene, bringing Clair and Theo closer together. There is a definite beginning, middle and end to each scene as she takes her characters from arousal to pleasure and multiple climaxes. She takes her time, and it is exquisite and satisfying. Also, every encounter is totally different from the last; there are no repeat performances, every rendezvous is unique and wholly exhilarating.If you are looking for a BDSM story with no vanilla Iron Dominance is your book. Cari Silverwood has created fascinating world, and strong characters that will grab you from the first page and won't let go until the last amazing page. Excellent work, Cari!