Review: This Will Stay With Me
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 12, 2013
This is a debut novel. I am completely blown away at the talent this author possesses. It is a very rare occasion that a book will not only stay with me but have me questioning my beliefs. So much of what I want to say in this review would spoil the book for anyone just picking it up but I would very much like to see a discussion opened on the message board about this title.This is an erotic read and the sex plays a big role in the story line. Its the sub plot that really grabs you- the push and pull between the hero and heroine, the struggle for dominance and the understanding of submission. This is not by any stretch of the imagination your typical kinky romance. I experienced every emotion one could in a single book.I hesitated on my rating for this book simply because of the subject matter. Again, I don't want to delve into that here because it may spoil the book for some. This truly is a descent into the darkest parts of the human psyche and I was not at all prepared for it. I found myself so deeply rooted in my own personal beliefs that I could not condone certain actions. Having said that, I could not in good conscience give this book anything less than 5 stars. The author has deviated from the erotic norm and crafted a remarkably original story with a flawless delivery. The uniqueness alone warrants 4 stars, but the detailed look into each of the main characters view points and the almost poetic way that she describes their emotions cinched that 5th star. She has me questioning my beliefs, which in my opinion, is a true mark of greatness. I will most certainly be looking for the next installment in this series.