Review: Incredible, deep, beautiful, story that feels so right
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 3, 2014
I loved this book.  From the storyline, to the playing between the characters, to all the new toys I was introduced to, to the philosophy, to the psychology, to the horrific parts, to the love...it was a deep and fulfilling book in all it's parts.  It had discovery, mystery, bondage, sex, life, family, survival, horror, love...it's an original and thorough story.At fist, I didn't know who the Dylan's man was going to be between Vin and Guard, which broke from the norm (which I liked), then as it went further into Dylan's family issues I started to learn his psyche and understand his needs as he discovered them, which went to a deeper level than most people's do.  And I just loved Vin!  I love the obsession, possessiveness, and protectiveness in love; he was just trying to help those he loved, no matter the consequences, so I think he was a great and true white knight.  I also like the point Miss Dolphinia made about how white knights aren't these perfect, idealized, gentle men, but rather real men who will do anything to take care of and protect you, and sometimes are harsh too.  I think the latter describes the perfect man.  Dylan and Vin's relationship wasn't something I'd exactly want for myself, but it was so beautifully written and so obviously necessary and fitting for both characters that it was nothing short of perfect.  Side note--Miss Dolphinia!  I loved her flamboyance, her righteousness, her strength, her flirting, her fun.  Wonderful character.This book also dealt with a lot beyond romance and self discovery.  It described deep-rooted family issues and dynamics.  When I read about what happened to Carmine my jaw literally dropped because I was not expecting that at all.  This book had several turns, and introduced many conflicts that felt real, not contrived, so it kept my interest and kept me guessing.  I loved all the supporting characters, too, they added enjoyment, laughter, worries, and some shocks.  It's safe to say that I loved pretty much everything about this story.  Some of the toys they used made me cringe, but I loved having the characters get what they needed from each other.  Vin saved Dylan, but Dylan also saved Vin and accepted him and made him love again.  Overall, this was a far-ranging book of discovery and coping, and of having the courage to find what makes you happy and surrender yourself to it.  One of my favorite BDSM books--so, so beautiful.