Review: Please, Maestro
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 17, 2014
This was a difficult one to review, in fact, I went back and read it again to see if it changed my feelings.It did quite a bit because originally I thought about rating it a 2 or 3.I can happily say I am going to rate it a 4 because I really did like the story overall.My main issue was I just hated that Avery was such a wimp. She redeemed herself though, when she found the strength to get through the night when she had a serious issue/situation. (I don't want to say any more than that because it would be a major spoiler.)It was so hard for me as I really don't like BDSM. Penelope does such a nice job sharing the story and focusing on the sensual rather than the punishment that the BDSM takes a back seat to what's happening in the story. In reality, it makes the story what it is. It's a beautiful love story, one of a woman finding strength within herself, a story of finding out that there is nothing one can't do even if they are disabled in a major way, and a story of beauty as well.I'm realizing as I write this that I was profoundly impacted by this story. I am disabled myself and I found that this story helped me realize that there is nothing I can't do if I really want to do it. I don't have to sit on my rear whining about I can't do anything, because, yes I can do it.I still don't really understand David's way of punishment to teach Avery, that's why I had such a hard time reviewing it. I just don't know much about Dom and Sub characteristics.I think overall it was a very unique way to teach and I think in the long run Avery became much stronger.Oh I almost forgot, there is a surprise at the end. I got a big kick out of it. It's funny and a little embarrassing. I don't think I would do as well as Avery did, but I won't say any more.I really look forward to reading more about Avery and David. I have much more to learn and Penelope's books are a good way to learn.This is the second book I have reviewed and I received this one as an ARC. These are strictly my own opinions and I was not compensated in any way.I look forward to reading more from this author. I love her stories.