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Fic Review: "Blind Desire" by ID Locke
Jun. 17th, 2010 11:44 amFirstly, let me say this. I don't purchase books nearly as often as I ought to. And immediately after reading this book, I decided that I must rectify that mistake immediately.
Secondly, "Blind Desire" was -- in a word -- exquisite. Of course, it helps that I've been a long-standing fan of the author, ID Locke whom I was originally introduced to through her fan fiction which would be more familiar to you under the name Irondog. But even I was blown away by how quickly I was sucked into the story and how easily I fell into the world she created. To be honest, I couldn't put it down and refused to leave my chair, reading all 66K or so in one night. Yes, it was that fascinating.
( Read more... )To be fair, I have a thing for arrogant incubi like Ryzel and supreme "bitches" like Quinlin. So this story appealed to me on several levels. The characters were easy to fall in love with and who can resist a story line involving Incubi, demons, and magic? Certainly not I. Locke's worldbuilding skills are, in a word, amazing. "Blind Desire" is set in a world much like our present day, but with a fantasy element involving demons, angels, etc. And yet, her characters are so real and lifelike you feel as if you could have met them on the street, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, courage and fear.
Another unique bit about Locke's writing is the sex scenes. They aren't arbitrarily placed, or used as mere filler material. Instead, each one fits perfectly within the plot. The story doesn't feel like a bunch of disconnected scenes, but a well-woven tale with sexy bits that serve to make the reader hot AND move the plot forward all at the same time. This isn't a story where removing the sexy bits would be easy or even advised. True, "Blind Desire" could be enjoyed without all the heat, but it wouldn't be the same. It would be missing an integral piece of Locke's storytelling.
Basically, read it. That's what I'm trying to say. If you have the money, go out and purchase "Blind Desire" . It's well worth it. Trust me. So worth it that I wished there were more by the time I was done with it. Which, consequently, would be my only complaint. I wanted more and there wasn't more. *laughs*
Here's the link to where you can purchase "Blind Desire", something I would highly recommend.
Aye-ye-ye, why is it so much easier to dissect someone else's story?
Secondly, "Blind Desire" was -- in a word -- exquisite. Of course, it helps that I've been a long-standing fan of the author, ID Locke whom I was originally introduced to through her fan fiction which would be more familiar to you under the name Irondog. But even I was blown away by how quickly I was sucked into the story and how easily I fell into the world she created. To be honest, I couldn't put it down and refused to leave my chair, reading all 66K or so in one night. Yes, it was that fascinating.
( Read more... )To be fair, I have a thing for arrogant incubi like Ryzel and supreme "bitches" like Quinlin. So this story appealed to me on several levels. The characters were easy to fall in love with and who can resist a story line involving Incubi, demons, and magic? Certainly not I. Locke's worldbuilding skills are, in a word, amazing. "Blind Desire" is set in a world much like our present day, but with a fantasy element involving demons, angels, etc. And yet, her characters are so real and lifelike you feel as if you could have met them on the street, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, courage and fear.
Another unique bit about Locke's writing is the sex scenes. They aren't arbitrarily placed, or used as mere filler material. Instead, each one fits perfectly within the plot. The story doesn't feel like a bunch of disconnected scenes, but a well-woven tale with sexy bits that serve to make the reader hot AND move the plot forward all at the same time. This isn't a story where removing the sexy bits would be easy or even advised. True, "Blind Desire" could be enjoyed without all the heat, but it wouldn't be the same. It would be missing an integral piece of Locke's storytelling.
Basically, read it. That's what I'm trying to say. If you have the money, go out and purchase "Blind Desire" . It's well worth it. Trust me. So worth it that I wished there were more by the time I was done with it. Which, consequently, would be my only complaint. I wanted more and there wasn't more. *laughs*
Here's the link to where you can purchase "Blind Desire", something I would highly recommend.
Aye-ye-ye, why is it so much easier to dissect someone else's story?
