From: Rhonda W.
Subject: Fifty Shades Darker
Date: October 3, 2011
To: E.L. James


Well Mrs. James, here I sit having finished yet another of your novels and as I ponder my feelings, I find my words inadequate. As I’ve stated before, I don’t read much erotic, and to add; I don’t read a lot of Contemporary Romance either, so for me to dish out 5 stars says a great deal about how I felt about your books. Your story telling is wonderful, and your characterization is outstanding. Your ability to tell your story in the first person POV through Ana’s eyes is superb, I never at anytime felt like I was missing anything.

Mrs. James, I didn’t think it was possible to love Christian anymore than I already did, but you made me fall completely head over heels for him. I loved his depth, and of course his smexyness. I loved watching him go through his self discovery, and revealing himself to Ana piece by piece. And when the final barriers came down, and he relinquished his hard limits to her, at that point my heart was his.
There were times I wanted to throttle Ana, but for the most part I like her, and I love that she is able to love him in spite of his baggage, and love him in a way that he’s never experienced. There were so many moving moments in this book, and I shed my tears, and my heart clenched, and this was one of the best books I’ve read this year, I absolutely loved it.

Keep writing Mrs. James, I’m looking forward to more of your work, and I’m eagerly awaiting the next Fifty book!! (Please tell me you're working on it.)

Rhonda W. ABR- Patiently twiddling thumbs