Review: Pushing the limits and expanding the parameters of Katie's sexual repertoire 4.5Stars
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 22, 2013
I thought I had been shocked with Katie’s antics in Cult of Beauty but that’s was child’s play compared to The Lotus! I had thought the poolside party or the beach scene in COB was salacious; well let me tell you, there’s plenty more than that this time round! Ms Dylan pushes all boundaries and every limit! There were times when I felt like maybe she had pushed me to my limits but I was caught up in the story so much I guess I adjusted them!I did cringe at some of the situations Katie found herself in, but to Ms Dylan’s credit, I wanted find out what happened next, how far Katie would go or do to feel loved. It seemed she was trying to find someone that would fill some void within her; Daniel, Gavin, Victor, Arnaud, even Ryan. And it seems she has found that in part, from of these men. But which one holds her heart and love? Who is still in her life to love her?I felt that Ms Dylan has given more depth to Katie and the other characters this time, something I did feel a little lacking in Cult of Beauty. Katie develops new relationships ones which at first may seem strange but in the long run they come true. When you meet Victor, you’ll understand *winks* This story does give more to the plot line than just extremely hot sex, but Ms Dylan certainly hasn’t skimped on the sex!Just as in COB the sex scenes are off the charts and extreme in some parts, each time expanding the parameters of her sexual repertoire and if I’m honest broadening my views and opinions on certain aspects of their lives. Some of the scenes, though they are far from my wheelhouse (that is part of the intrigue) are interesting and then there are others that perplex me. I don’t understand and cannot comprehend allow those things to be done to oneself. Then again, I don’t think I was ever destined to be a submissive either!WHAM! No, not the 80’s band, but that noise you hear when you are hit with an all merciful, completely unexpected plot twist… especially one which leaves you on the cliff-hanger that has you gasp out loud! Thank you, Ms Dylan, for the near heart attack!What I said in my review of Cult of Beauty rings true here too: Go in with an open mind…. And your B.O.B or significant other nearby! I’m beginning to see a pattern in Ms Dylan’s books and I LOVE it!I am definitely looking forward to book #3 and getting answers to the many, many questions, we are left with at The Lotus’ end.