Review: Feels very real
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 5, 2011
When Tess meets the man she's been talking to over the internet, her journey into bdsm begins and so does the reader's in The Training of Tess by Tessa Wanton. Make no mistake, this novella is erotica and not erotic romance. The story emphasis is on Tess reaching a place of perfect submission to the man she accepts as her master and is told entirely from Tess's POV.Two things about this novella made it stand out from other bdsm fiction. First, the writing flows beautifully and is almost lyrical in style. It suits the nature of the book, which is to show the joy that Tess finds in submission. The second thing that stood out was how real and authentic the bdsm elements felt. The reader gets the sense that he or she is reading the real deal, and the story packs a wallop as a result.The Training of Tess is probably not everyone's cup of tea. If you're into sweet romances; this probably isn't for you. But for its genre, it's an excellent book.