Why do I do this to myself? Do I need to go seek out a dom to process my clearly masochistic tendencies? This is the hotly anticipated Fifty Shades from Christian’s Perspective that I’m 100% certain is not EL James Single White Female-ing at Stephenie Meyer, down to the “stolen copy.” Now, I haven’t made any secret about my disgust for the 50 Shades books and the abusive and stalking behavior of one Christian Grey, … Continue reading Grey by EL James
Kathleen wrote this review after a book made her so angry, she wasn’t sure what to do with herself. Confusion! Frustration! More confusion and frustration! So, of course, writing several thousand words and finding the perfect Archer gifs to go with it was the exact remedy she needed. Fortunately for us, she shared her rant, so now we get to enjoy it, too. Ahoy, there, Book Ranting ahead! Dearest Bitches, I arrive a failure. I … Continue reading Book Rant: Kathleen’s Satisfaction Was Not Guaranteed
Marian would like you to know that this was her first DNF of the year. I suppose it’s good to get that out of the way. Says Marian: I had to stop reading this book before I even got halfway. There was nothing shocking like assault or abuse… just endless, misogynistic objectification and harassment from the hero. Rape culture alert! One positive review on Amazon said he was a throwback to the 40’s, and I … Continue reading Book Rant: The Man for the Job Is Not For the Job
Marian sent me an email that began: One thing I love about the new site design is that I discovered all the rants. That reminded me I’d written something similar, so I’ve attached my rant. The book was one of those you’d like to throw to the floor and jump up and down on, except for it being library property. So all you can do is write about it, and maybe share with someone who’ll … Continue reading Book Rant: Breathless by Anne Stuart Made Marian Angry
Sometimes, reading a book makes you rage and scream. Other times, it is so bafflingly offensive and odd that you keep reading just to make sure you aren’t drawing the wrong conclusion. This is one of those times. This book rant comes from Cate Marsden, and y’all really need to read this. Okay, I will straight up admit that I bought Beyond Desire for the cover. LOOK at that cover. She’s in a turquoise stripper Genie … Continue reading Book Rant: Beyond Desire by Thea Devine
Book rants mark the spot where suspension of disbelief collapses in a pile of cravats, and the reader reaches for the keyboard and emails me the ire. All the ire. Every last ounce. I am never upset to receive a book rant – I fully understand the feeling. And many of us have had that feeling. This book rant comes from Julia, who is a bit flummoxed as to the musculature of a historical hero’s … Continue reading Book Rant: The Wicked Ways of a Hero’s Thighs
Sometimes, I receive email about books that people just loved over the moon past Sedna and back. Which is awesome! But other times, I receive rants about books that made a reader REALLY VERY UPSET. Sometimes, the subject line is, “I’m sorry to unload” which, no apologies are needed, really. Sometimes, books make us mad. That’s why we have Book Rants. This Book Rant was written by Tam B, who was among the VERY UPSET … Continue reading Book Rant: Where Dreams are Born (Angelo’s Dream) by ML Buchman
Sometimes, I receive email about books that people adored and could not wait to tell me about. Other times, I receive rants about books that made a reader HELLAMAD. Sometimes, the subject line is, “I knew you would understand!” Yup, sure do. Sometimes, books make us mad. That’s why we have Book Rants. This Book Rant was written by Brenda, who was among the HELLAMAD. I received an ARC of The Right Bride, by Jennifer … Continue reading Book Rant: The Right Bride by Jennifer Ryan
Tina C. sent in this rant about a novella that made her twitchangry in a number of ways. When a story rubs someone wrong, the book rants commence. The anthology is Bad Boys in Black Tie, (Kensington Publishing Corp., 2004). “Good With His Hands”, by Lori Foster, wasn’t bad. I’d give it a B-. I liked “Miss Extreme Congeniality”, by Erin McCarthy, even more – a definite B. “Last Call”, by Morgan Leigh, is the … Continue reading Book Rant: “Last Call” by Morgan Leigh
I received the following Book Rant from MoWeezy, who had a really, really difficult time reading Lora Leigh’s Nauti Temptress. Expect livid fury, unabated. With gifs! … Long time reader, first time caller and all that. I wanted to tell you about a book that made me scream, throw my kindle, and metaphorically rend my garments. I used to be a big fan of the Lora Leigh oeuvre. Sadly she’s long since gone off the rails, and … Continue reading Book Rant: Nauti Temptress by Lora Leigh
I received the following Book Rant from Heather, who read a book that made her so incredibly angry, she had to share. This happens more than you think – and they find their way to my inbox, which means I get to share them with you! And now, Heather’s Book Rant. I recently read The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne by Madeline Hunter. I’ve read quite a few of Madeline Hunter’s books, and generally at least … Continue reading Book Rant: The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne by Madeline Hunter
