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Why in the world do people LIKE this book? In earnest this book should be called The Raping of Sleeping Beauty cause that's what it is. I'm struggling to understand your point of view.

KnowledgeGeek Those with no understanding of the psycho-sexual aspect related to all fetishes, will never comprehend the allure of this kind of thing to those who d…moreThose with no understanding of the psycho-sexual aspect related to all fetishes, will never comprehend the allure of this kind of thing to those who do have an understanding/interest/experience of the aforementioned. Those same people will have a hard time comprehending that there are many women who have a deep desire to be dominated and there's even those who have rape fantasies. This is a fetish. If you wish to understand these things, I suggest researching human psycho-sexuality & all that encompasses. (less)

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Can someone please tell me why they like this book, i am currently reading this book and i am having trouble getting into it. I like BDSM and dark erotica but i just can't get into this book plus the fact that there is no consent make me uncomfortable to even consider this book BDSM?

Midnight Muldoon This was one of the reasons I got into the lifestyle. I live as a slave 24/7. I have been to kink events all over the east coast. I am a BDSM titlehol…moreThis was one of the reasons I got into the lifestyle. I live as a slave 24/7. I have been to kink events all over the east coast. I am a BDSM titleholder for my region (Northeast Power Exchange), and I have met a ton of folks who either loved this series or hated it.

This book, and the series was my "Ah ha" moment. This was more years ago than I would like to admit, when I was under the age of 18. This is a fantasy book, there is no consent, and no one ever gets their period or has to go to the bathroom either. For me this book helped plant seeds that later blossomed into fantasies and eventual fetishes. Abduction, fear play, rape play, slavery, pony play... This may just not have your personal kinks in it. There are so many erotic books to choose from now that there is something for everyone. This just may not be it for you.(less)

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I am seeing mixed feelings about this book... should I read it?

Kendall Moore Erotica is always a challenging genre to get into. I am personally very much an Anne Rice fan and when I found out that she'd written this I felt the …moreErotica is always a challenging genre to get into. I am personally very much an Anne Rice fan and when I found out that she'd written this I felt the same way you did. I'd say that it is worthy reading because even if you don't care for the sexual elements you have to appreciate the sheer audacity of her intent: nothing less than deconstructing the Sleeping Beauty story and addressing the sexual nature of it unequivocally.(less)

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I appreciate erotica and the world of BDSM, but why does this book make me hate myself for reading it? Does anyone else feel the same as I do?

FirstNations Bobations It's because you simply cannot get your head around how all these people manage to take the sheer amount of physical torment that they're subjected to…moreIt's because you simply cannot get your head around how all these people manage to take the sheer amount of physical torment that they're subjected to without ever once cracking a bleed. Or how they avoid peritonitis from constantly being sodomized with novel objects. No broken bones. And seriously? Falling blissfully asleep night after night while tied St. Andrews' Cross style? Maintaining constant rock-hard erections? And what the hell is up with all the freakin' sadistic nobility in the joint? This castle must be the size of Delaware! The imagination can only take so many insults.(less)

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