Review: A Dark, Sexually Intense & Dramatic Story!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 1, 2013
My Thoughts:The Innocent was a dark, intense, and twisted story about obsession, jealousy, sexual extremes, role playing, bondage, pushing the limits, and atypical sexual behaviors.  It continued where The Protege left off .  Serena stayed with Price and he treated her like an object.  He kept tabs on her at all times, by having his driver take her straight to college and back.  He also has a bodyguard who followed her, and was assigned to "protect what was his."  Price had a strange hold on Serena.  They had a very warped past together, and Serena let him abuse her, and engage in some very twisted sexual acts.  Price was unscrupulous, and degraded, demoralized, and abused Serena.  She showed  signs of Stockholm Syndrome.  She defended, and was loyal to Price.I hated Price with a passion.  He was an egomaniac who was use to getting whatever he wanted.  He looked like a golden boy with his innocent physical beauty, and had built an empire of vast wealth.  However, underneath it all, he was cold, callous, calculating, and sadistic.  Price was every woman's worst nightmare, and I wanted to see Serena break free from his clutches.  Serena had major self-esteem issues, and was very weak.  I went back and forth between feeling angry towards her decision to put up with Price's abuse, and feeling sorry for her.  Sebastian was her modern day "knight in Shinning Armor."  He went to extremes to fulfill her eccentric sexual desires.  Sebastian loved Serena with all he was, and wanted her to be free to live her own life, pursue her passion in music composition, and be happy.  He offered her the perfect escape, and the more I got to know Sebastian, the more I liked him.  Sebastian was a world renowned music composer, who came from old money.  He had dark hair, blue eyes, and was the most desired eligible bachelor in the circles he ran.  However, he wanted no one but the elusive Serena.  He was in love with her, wanted to protect her, and get her away from Price.The Innocent had a captivating plot.  There was never a dull moment in this story and it flew by.  The main characters were well developed, and held my attention, as I questioned their motives, and why they did what they did.  Some of the sexual situations made me uncomfortable, and they pushed the boundaries of typical behavior.  There was voyerism, abuse, eccentric fetishes, and role playing.  The descriptions were vivid, and explicit.  Ms. Gow is a very talented writer, and I look forward to reading some more of her other stories.My Rating:I give The Innocent by Kailin Gow 4 Dark, Sexually Intense & Dramatic Stars!  This series is not for the mainstream.  It encompasses various twisted sexual fetishes, the mixture of pain and pleasure, and domination and subservience.  If you are in to that sort of thing, I would recommend The Protege Series.  However, if you are not, I would stay clear.  The writing and descriptions were superb, the plot twists kept delivering surprise after surprise, and the characters were fascinating and highly complex.  The Innocent stands out in the erotica genre.  Ms. Gow takes chances with this story, and gives the readers a story unlike any I've ever read before.My Favorite Quote:"The difference between the way Price manhandles you and the way I love you is that we were playing roles, we were both enjoying the game.  After the rough sex, I'm able to hold you in my arms and caress you.  I can make slow, tender love to you and show you that, while sex is hot and exciting, it is also loving.  You may act out the role of the sub for me, but you are the one in control.  You are the one dominating me."  (ARC, pg. 90)~SebastianTo Read More Book Reviews, Visit A Bookish Escape!