I apparently have a dirty mind & would like to thank E.L. James for she is the reason I now have a goodreads shelf...moreYes I am one of 'those' people.
I apparently have a dirty mind & would like to thank E.L. James for she is the reason I now have a goodreads shelf devoted to kinky books. I think my fascination stems from the fact that this is the first erotic book I have read so I was quite shell shocked. Since then, I have developed a rather gross obsession with romance novels, and by romance I don't mean the Nicholas Sparks kind. But I prefer my romance clean, not a huge fan of bdsm.
I found myself extremely frustrated with one Annastasia Steele. She's a very weak character in this book (but she develops beautifully throughout the trilogy) & I felt like her inner goddess needed to be kicked in the face. But nonetheless, I was enthralled by this book & found myself flying to the nearest bookstore to buy the next 2 books, so it gets 5 smutty stars.
I am not writing a detailed review of this book!! Lets be serious, I blushed (ironic huh?!?) when my husband caught me reading it.(less)
I am putting this on my son's 'future books for when I learn to read' shelf. I finished this in less than 24 hours. Such a good read. I know it's main...moreI am putting this on my son's 'future books for when I learn to read' shelf. I finished this in less than 24 hours. Such a good read. I know it's mainly targeted for a younger audience but it's a wonderful book. Rick is pure imagination and brilliance!! I took a mythology course as an elective and could really follow the true history that was used in the writing which I was shocked to find I loved. (less)
I was worried that this book wouldn't live up to my expectations seeing as how Rose and Dimitri stole my heart with their 'you always want what you ca...moreI was worried that this book wouldn't live up to my expectations seeing as how Rose and Dimitri stole my heart with their 'you always want what you can't have' epic love story. But I'm glad to say that Richelle didn't disappoint.
I was so happy to have Adrian back!! My heart hurt for him in VA so it's good to see Richelle giving him a second chance.
I love the ignorance that is Sydney. She has been raised to believe the worst of all things vampire and doesn't really think for herself when it comes to her family's beliefs. But as the book progresses we learn that sydney is extremely intelligent, loyal, and kind hearted. I love that in my female leads, I hate when they are depicted as weak, spineless characters who rely on others to fight their battles, but I never have to worry about that with Richelle.
These are my favorite books of all time! I started reading them shortly before I turned 13 and have now read them to my son. I am slightly obsessed wi...moreThese are my favorite books of all time! I started reading them shortly before I turned 13 and have now read them to my son. I am slightly obsessed with the books and movies, actually, my husband might argue that I'm borderline insane but I'm going to sticking with passionately obsessed.
J.K. Rowling is my favorite author! She is the person who made reading enjoyable for me and has been a huge influence in my life.
I give this book 5 stars because it's utterly brilliant but I really wish the ending was written differently. I'm team Peeta so I can't say I was disa...moreI give this book 5 stars because it's utterly brilliant but I really wish the ending was written differently. I'm team Peeta so I can't say I was disappointed but still, I wish Suzanne would have elaborated a bit more. (less)
This trilogy is heart wrenching and wonderful!! I rate this up there with my love for Harry Potter. Suzanne Collins is brilliant! Seeing as how these...moreThis trilogy is heart wrenching and wonderful!! I rate this up there with my love for Harry Potter. Suzanne Collins is brilliant! Seeing as how these stories are epic, there is no need for a detailed review. If you don't know the baseline for these books by now, you are probably an alien, welcome to earth.(less)