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The Diary of Anna’s Submission
Jenika Snow
Evernight Publishing [link to buy]
ASIN B0053H9MI6

Rating: 5 out of 5 Paddles

I just finished reading The Diary of Anna’s Submission by Jenika Snow and he book drew me in from the very beginning. The title is reflective of the way the story is presented, it is in fact written as a diary. I was dubious about the diary style at first but the more I read, the more I loved it.

The story is written from the POV of Anna. She’s a reserved young woman attending college who has dark desires she feels unable to share with others. Her overwhelming need to be dominated sexually is disclosed only to her diary, until she meets Felix, a dominant master who owns the local BDSM club. Once Anna overcomes her initial fear of being trained by Felix, she begins her long awaited journey into submission.

Anna’s doubts and fears are beautifully expressed by the author, drawing the reader into Anna’s world and imparting an understanding of the angst and frustration she feels with her life. Even though Felix isn’t given a voice within this story, the author skilfully includes enough detail about him (via Anna’s POV) that you come to like him as much as you like Anna. The story is one of empowerment and awakening. It isn’t just about the training, or the need to submit it is about a relationship and the growth of a young woman into the person she knows she is meant to be.

Master of Mine
Anthology
Lauren Gallagher, Jenika Snow, Alexandra O’Hurley, Pepper Anthony, Rachel Clark, Ashlynn Monroe, London Saint James, Melissa Hosack, and Angelina Rain
Evernight Publishing [link to buy]
ISBN: 978-1-926950-47-1

Rating: 4 out of 5 Paddles

Master of Mine has several stories that I would have liked to see as novellas at the very least. They drew you into the story so much that I was surprised when it ended. Tempted, Spice it Up, and Lady Blake’s Tales for the Queen were those particular stories. Some of the scenerios are some I wouldn’t mine trying myself.

Several stories showed you that it is okay and a lot of fun to role play as long as all parties are participating and that this can really spice up your own life. All showed that communication is also a very big part in making everyone safe and showing that you can’t be happy unless you are true to yourself. I wasn’t too thrilled with a couple that had themes of revenge because that isn’t what this lifestyle is about because people can really be hurt, though the stories eventually worked out. Only two involved using safe words and some had a higher heat factor than others.

I do have to say I did enjoy the book for the most part and found most of the authors created a world you could picture in your head as you were reading. All of these authors were new to me and some of them I will be looking for some of their other work to read. If you are pressed for time and want to enjoy a quick story, then read Master of Mine. You will the fix to tide you over for awhile.

Reviewed by Iron Mistress

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