Review: Brutality Never Stops
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 8, 2013
Consequences is the second episode in the second season of The Flesh Cartel. In the previous episode, Dougie and Mat Carmichael were transported to the home of Nikolai, who is training Mat for his new owner. They've already suffered the worst abuse imaginable. They've been kept on the brink of starvation and raped and beaten repeatedly, with Mat suffering the worst of it. As Consequences begin, Nikolai is in the midst of his training, trying to discover the best methods for breaking down each of the men.Truthfully, I'm just not sure how much more I can take of this serial. It's well-written on so many levels. The horrifying description is precise -- so precise that it's hard to feel anything but gut-wrenching pain and nausea for these two men. While it takes a talented author to pull that much emotion from the reader, it doesn't make for a pleasant reading experience. I oftentimes have to put down the book and walk away, because I just can't stand feeling so sick while I'm reading it.If I thought that the turning point was on its way, if there was hope around the corner, I would not hesitate to jump right into the next installment. But I know that any salvation for these boys is a long way off, and I'm, quite honestly, not sure if I can make it that long. I love Doug and Mat and hate Nikolai with a passion, and this continuous abuse and torture, without a moment of respite, is draining.  I'll give it a chance for awhile longer, but I need more than this to keep me going.