Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Before I share my review let me just gush over this book’s rating! Almost 80,000 people have reviewed this book with an average 4.17 rating. INSANE! Every author’s dream come true!
And now for the review portion of my comments. Grace Alexander is a sex therapist, who’s parents tragically passed away a few years ago. There is no mention of siblings and she continues to live in her parent’s home so I’ll surmise that she’s an only child. Her best friend Selena (former college roomie) is a Tarot card reader, eccentric, and extremely supportive of Grace. As a reader you’d led to believe Grace is 5’2″, brown hair, curvy (but with smallish breasts), and of average beauty. Julian (I’ll introduce him in a minute) convinces Grace of an inner beauty and to embrace/celebrate her body and curves. Grace is haunted by the insensitive way she lost her virginity at the hands of a cruel boy.
NOW….please allow me to introduce Julian of Macedon. He’s otherworldy perfection… literally. The son of Aphrodite and a Spartan leader. Julian is such a beautiful character I’m not sure what to mention first. Is it his absolute beautiful face and body? Is it his athletic prowess and instincts? Is it his unfathomable ability to pleasure a woman? Is it his wounded heart that endears you so utterly that you can’t stop reading the book? I’ll let you decide. Needless to say he makes for a very interesting character.
POTENTIAL UNPOPULAR OPINION AHEAD!
If you follow my reviews you know what a sucker I am for alpha males. While Julian has some of the alpha traits he’s completely at the mercy of the curse and Grace (or whomever calls for him). You see, Julian was cursed 2,000 years ago and is forced to perform at the (sexual) whims of the woman who beckons him. So for all of his strength, intelligence, and compassion he’s also a “weaker” character. For those of you who love a strong, take-control type female then this is the book for you. Personally I enjoy stories where the male has more control and provides for the female characters. Take what you will with my comments. I’m not offended if you don’t agree with me. Personal preference will be different for everyone.
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