As an erotic romance this was a pretty good book but apart from that it was a bit disappointing. The age difference between the main characters was a massive squick for me, although I can appreciate that this is a personal issue. I also found that the plot dragged quite a bit and I didn't feel like there was any real complication that had to be overcome for the main characters to get together.
However, I read this because it was in the LGBTQAI+ section and in that department it certainly delivered. The Story of L is chock-full of extremely queer characters and I genuinely liked most of them. I will probably keep an eye out for further books in this series but I doubt I'll be actively searching for them.

Firstly, this is the first full-length lesbian, bondage, dom/sub novel that I’ve read. It started out a bit slow and a bit stilted but soon the characters and situations were flowing easily. I did quite enjoy this book. Not overly descriptive. A very comfortable read.

I don't know what I was expecting when I read this book, but whatever it was, it delivered. The story of Cassandra and L is intriguing and reinforces the fact that you never know what's going on behind closed doors. It's a great peek into the D/s world without being campy or unrealistic. It was a quick, enjoyable read.

Overall, this was an interesting story, but I struggled to stay engaged. I had a difficult time liking either main character; I found the D to be cold and detached, and the s to be mindless and passive. Their relationship seemed devoid of genuine fondness for one another and their intimate times bordered on clinical. I also found the writing style inconsistent; it could be stilted in one scene and then overly wordy and flowery in the next.

I received a free ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this. It wasn't afraid to go where other books don't.

I found the setting of the first chapter interesting and well laid out but I didn't find the rest of the chapter too intriguing. I felt like a lot wasn't explained or made understandable so I decided to stop reading after the first chapter.

3 <b> L </b> Stars
This book is a wild book for FF and BDSM coming together. I am not a fan of FF romance but I like to check out a wide variety of romance books to see. It is easy to see how this is the FF retelling of the story of O. I feel the BDSM/Romance aspects were very believable and play around with various emotional aspects. What doesn’t work here is there really isn’t a story outside of the naughty bits. So if you are a reader that is all about the naughty bits then you will love the book. I think the hot and cold vibe of the book is confusing and I super don’t understand the ending. I really didn’t connect to any of the main characters and there isn’t any lines in the book that just impress you. Its one of those books you can pick up and read in one sitting (besides the fact that its nearly 300pgs) but not one you would pick back up if you set it down.

I received an arc in exchange for an honest review. OMG. This book was awesome. I Loved every page. Characters were well written, and the plot was exciting. This is a definite must read book.

Sorry couldn't get into this book so put it down, didn;t hold my intrest

Not sure what I expected from this author but I found myself yelling at the characters in this book.

I really wanted to enjoy this book and I started to. I would have enjoyed a follow-up, if the author had taken time to truly flesh out the characters and make them likeable.

This is a good book, a little out of my comfort zone but it is well written. I'm not sure what to say except you need to read it. I do recommend it.

Overall I enjoyed this book. For a short read the plot and the characters are well developed. The representation of BDSM is more realistic than some of the mainstream reads out there. The writing flows. Well worth reading.

This is a modern day Story of O with a Lesbian twist and consent from the submissive. This is a well written bdsm novel that brings you into the world of sex clubs and submission. This isn't 50 Shades of Grey, the scenes are not watered down for the masses. But this book isn't just scene after scene there is an actual plot, and quite a few well developed characters. This is a short book, you can fly through it in a few hours. I wasn't sure what to expect but this book surprised me in both the way it told its story and the sensitive way it treated the bdsm community.

This book was interesting and informative. This is what 50 Shades of Grey should have been like! Most of the BDSM terminology was either explained, or could be understood through context, and the reader was shown just why some one might enjoy participating in these activities. Care was shown to get proper consent, map out how scenes should play and provide proper aftercare. I am not into BDSM in my own life, but I could really connect with the needs and feelings of the characters, and found the insight into that world more relatable than I anticipated.
The characters are all unique, and fall all along the LGBTQIA categories. I enjoyed the inclusion and acceptance of the trans characters, and while I personally found the main character a bit bi-phobic about her lover's past, her concerns and hard limits made sense for her own personality. The inclusion of the experience of aging out of a community, and the change experienced by different generations of women added depth to the development of the romance. I'm glad an older woman was still portrayed as a desirable, sexual person, with no mention of how she needed to look younger, or ignore her passions.
Overall, a fun read that gave me insight into a world I had knew little about.

This story has shown all the true meanings of love. Whether it be true love for another or ones self. I was truly moved by the self growth of L throughout the entore story of her going from Liv to L. She has truly grown so much between the beginning to the emd of the story. It was magnigicient. The way their friends and others are portrayed especially pertaining to the void, truly allowed you to see the true meaning of love for all in this story. I would love to read another if it ever becomes available continuing their story and love for one another.

I found this book to be a very cut and dry Erotica book. It gave little that books before it have not already delved into and done a better job of being written. During much of the book I found myself skipping pages and skimming through the bulk of it. Normally I will read a book fully cover to cover however I found myself have a very difficult time staying focused on the read its self.

This is a hardcore erotica book. Although Liv and Cassandra end up falling in love, there doesn't seem to be much interaction between them besides the sex scenes. There's not much of an understanding of their basic lives, and is just centered on their erotic encounters. Liv is supposed to trust Cassandra completely, yet doesn't know her. Just felt like there was a lot missing from their story.

This was such a sweet storyline. I was surprised by how much I actually like it. The love and respect between the couple was just so heart warming.

ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review.
So this is the first book of its kind that I have read. Because of that it was a bit harder for me to follow (written very well I am just not very knowledgeable on some of the lingo) That being said it was still a very good read. I enjoy the character development and story line. I really appreciate that the author was very knowledgeable about what she was writing. I will definitely read more books by Debra Hyde in the future.