I can't decide if the sexism or the racism is worse in this book. Describing Japanese women in general as submissive? Gross. Fetishistic exploitation of a Japanese phenomenon (and lazy at that - Shibari is the western interpretation of Japanese 'Kinbaku', if Ricco spent so long in Japan he would know that)? Racist. Constantly referring to women who aren't the protagonist as 'sluts' or 'whores'? Sexist. If I wanted to see women being called derogatory terms I would read the comments section of Jezebel. Your protagonist doesnt need to be in some way better than other women - at this point in time it feels disingenuous.

Moreover, The plot is nonsensical - hard to follow. It reads like Feehan forgot what she was doing half way through and just pivoted

I am thoroughly enjoying the Shadow series! This second book in the series has all the earmarks of another great read by Feehan.