ddlg – As Read As A Doornail

Hello, hellooo!

I just wanted to come on here to talk about the books I’ve read so far this in June and July. It’s been a minute since I’ve been hungry for reading so, feeling the need to write these mini reviews makes me very happy!

Some of these I DNF’d but I felt like talking about them regardless..

(click on the titles for the synopsis of each of these books)

Title: Rush

Author: Brianna Hale

Pages: 332

Publisher: Self Pub

Pub Date: 4/11/21

Date Started: 6/27/21

Date Finished: 7/3/21

Rating: 💙💙💙💙💙

My Thoughts: First of all.. woah. This one was.. woah.

It started off super intense right off the bat and the author touched on very serious issues throughout the book (blackmail, assault, men in power, etc). Very prevalent issues occurring even still to this day. Rush is a soft dom even though he can get brutal if need be (meaning: if she asks him to. And damn does she ask him to…whewww.) and Bree is lovely. She’s headstrong but also vulnerable and together they make a beautiful couple who put everyone else’s needs before their own. Loved it.

Title: The Cabin At The End Of The World

Author: Paul Tremblay

Pages: 272

Publisher: William Morrow

Pub Date: 6/26/18

Date Started: 6/27/21

Date Finished: DNF

Rating: 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

My thoughts: I had high hopes for this one but unfortunately, it really disappointed me. The home invasion concept was great but the execution was lacking. It felt like the author started off with one idea then it just went completely sideways.

The main protagonists were characters I rooted for but, the decisions made by the author for clear shock value just left a bad taste in my mouth. I don’t think I’ll pick up anything else by Tremblay.

Title: Haunted

Author: Chuck Palahniuk

Pages: 419

Publisher: Anchor

Pub Date: 6/25/05

Date Started: 7/3/21

Date Finished: 7/7/21

Rating: ❤❤❤

Thoughts: Loved the short poems. Other than that, I found it kind of condescending and all over the place. From what I know, this book started off as just those short poems but it was decided to be released as a full length novel and that disconnect definitely shows in the writing toward the middle. I ended up just reading the poems and skipping the rest.

Title: Gym Bunny

Author: Brianna Hale

Pages: 101

Publisher: Self Pub

Pub Date: 1/14/21

Rating: 🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰

My thoughts: Soft doms, a unique gym, sexy spanking scenes and body positivity done the right way. Wonderful. Beautiful. Another hit by Brianna Hale. Hale is slowly becoming one of my fave authors! This book is a part of the Dom Fitness series but I don’t think you have to read the other one in order to enjoy this one. Definitely recommend!

That’s it… for now!

xoxo, Gigi 💖

Yes, Daddy by Dani Wyatt (Non-Spoiler Review)

Hello, everyone!

I’m so excited to be bringing y’all my first review on this second blog!

I’m looking to post at least every Monday and Friday. Maybe that’ll change, maybe it won’t. But for now I think that’s a tentative schedule I can get behind, especially with school starting up soon (but that’s for another post).

In this second blog, you and I are gonna get thoroughly acquainted. If you’re up for it, we’re gonna let our hair down and let it all hang out. Talk about things that most people find ”taboo” (I hate that word, tbh. It seems like it’s for weaklings.) so buckle up, bitches!

If you’ve read the title of this post,then you know what I’m going to be talking about today.

And yes, you filthy fuckers..it’s exactly what you think it’s about, haha!

I haven’t written a review post in a minute so I may be rusty but, lets get on with it. Shall we?
(Disclaimer: Opinions are all my own and I bought this book myself. Yes this book and this review contains DDLG content so if that’s not up your alley, you’re welcome to exit stage left. Thank youuuu!)

Title: Yes, Daddy

Author: Dani Wyatt

Pages: 129

Rating: ❤️❤️ (2.5)

Synopsis: ”Driving down a dark street in blinding rain, I hit something.

That something turns out to be Esmeralda Tremain. She’s running from someone, but I’m going to be sure she doesn’t run from me.

With one look a those red lips and mouthwatering curves, I’m instantly obsessed. When I tell her she belongs to me and she answers, ”Yes, Daddy,” her fate is sealed.

I’ll protect her.

I’ll possess her.

I’ll do anything for her.

Only, this sweet, smart intern at the DA’s office doesn’t know who I really am. I walk on the other side of the law and our differences may be the fire that burns the bridge between us. What she doesn’t know is, once I take all of her, I’m never letting go.” (Goodreads)

The Good Shit: •The sex was pretty hot. It didn’t feel repetitive and it fed my Daddy kink needs pretty well haha. Even if at times it did come off a little cheesy.

•I actually really liked the female main character! She had me rooting for her the entire time and she came off as a good person and a good daughter to her parents, a hard worker..

•Any use of the word, ”princess” and ya girl is hooked.

The Ugly: •Vito came off as a bit of an obsessive creep. The author was not lying in the blurb and I guess that kinda possession might be other people’s cup of tea but it just wasn’t mine particularly. Some people may enjoy the 24/7 power exchange, I just personally don’t, and so seeing Vito grow so possessive and obsessed with her so quickly and to see them jump into the DDLG dynamic so equally fast was kinda jarring for me.

•Instalove. If you’re not into instalove, then you most likely won’t enjoy this book.

Now..I know this isn’t me asking ”too much” of an erotica novel (and I’m gonna say pretty much the same thing about another book I have coming up for review) but, I feel like if romance is gonna be added to an erotica novel, it should be more fleshed out.

At the very least, give me a love story spanning over a few months, not a few days. Because then it just feels half assed and like an after thought.

No, erotica doesn’t have to have romance and by that same token, it’s okay if it does have romance. But both aspects of the novel should be well thought out.

So. Do I recommend this book?

Even though I gave it two stars, yeah. I do recommend it. If an overly possessive Daddy Dom wets your appetite, then definitely pick up this book. Keep reading and you’ll find out where you can purchase it!

–Kindle Unlimited

–Amazon AU

There it was! My first review on Read As A Doornail.. I’m so, so excited to get this blog going and I hope you’ll stick around!

See ya soon, Cochinos y Cochinas!

Xoxo, G. 💋