I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it took me back to when I first started reading eroticas and more "dirty" romances. I would definitely read this again!

This was the highest caliber, grammatically challenging erotica I have ever read- and I liked it! As someone who is not very familiar with the D/S relationship, Debra Hyde did a great job of helping the read get into L's headspace (or subspace!). This book was very focused on the give and take of that relationship, and if you are looking for a ~love~ story, this may not be it for you. The book balanced dangerously on the slippery slope of how transgenders fit into the predominantly lesbian play-scene (with certain characters being potentially bi- or trans- phobic) but I had no problem imagining the picture Debra Hyde was trying to paint throughout the book, nor did I struggle with the characters.

I wish there had been more content or trope warnings before I picked this book up. I hate reading about partner sharing and I did not know it was in this book until I was reading it. Everything else was super hot and steamy!

Not something I would feel comfortable purchasing for a public collection - reads like Anne Roquelaure and strives to be like Story of O which is equally hard to recommend.

Story of L by Debra Hyde

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I have to say that I felt a *YES* moment when I found erotica between two women. I loved the way the author developed the story and the characters while balancing what we came for- the steam!

A very intense and emotion filled journey of self discovery and appreciation. The character development is excellent on all counts and the storyline makes this read unique. I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley.

My expectations were not high going into this book. I just wanted a fun smutty read, and it’s definitely just that. Liv, a woman who believes she cannot be satisfied due to the “void” demanding pleasure within her. However, things change when she meets the infamous Cassandra. No longer a switch, Liv has to completely submit to Cassandra’s every request if she wants the privilege of becoming her submissive.

There was a lot of extremely smutty scenes, but there was also vulnerability and love. In my opinion, it’s not the main theme of the story, but it’s definitely there.

The biggest thing for me was the switch on POV. The author would randomly switch from 3rd POV to 1st POV. I know it was meant to be hearing liv’s inner thoughts, but you kind of had to guess when that was. It wasn’t my favorite writing choice, but to each their own.

If you are looking for a quick, smut read, this one would be fun.

Hot. Hot. Hot. Exactly what you want in this type of book. There's enough character development to give depth and emotion.

Sexy as the cover.
Decadent.
Erotic.
Eye-opening.

I thoroughly enjoyed the journey the MC took in this novel—what a ride-along!

I must say this made for a different read. The world of BDSM/submission was written with compassion and straightforwardness - not mocked or written for shock value. It was a fast read providing a look into that lifestyle.

Thank you Debra Hyde and NetGalley for the chance to look into a different world.

Story of L by Debra Hyde was an interesting read. Although not really something I usually read, I did enjoy it and thought it was unique.

Honestly this is stereotypical transphobic and biphobic. It feels like a cishet guy got high then watched The L Word(OG not the new one)and decided he could add more sex. I dont recommend.

This was very different to what I usually read but I fancied a change. It was a quick, intense read and I enjoyed the authors writing and the plot.

I hadn't read BDSM erotica in a while and this one was good. I'm not really into the humiliation aspect so that did not work for me and I never really understand it when the characters fall in love at the end; it was these two personal preferences that made the book a two-star read for me.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review.

This book was about bondage and submission between two women one an aging superstar Cassandra on the BDM scene and another L. who try as she may is never sexually fulfilled until she is taken over by Cassandra and becomes her new submissive darling plaything . This book was well written and easy to read even if the subject matter was hard to understand at times. 4 stars

Liv is having an emotional time as she is feeling the Void. She is usually a Dom but need to be a submissive when she feels the Void. She goes to the Lesbian BDSM club where she plays as a bottom with a friend. She has several emotional events but still feels the Void until Cassandra arrives. Cassandra is a legend in their circle but Liv had never met her. Cassandra plays with Liv and finally feels that void. Cassandra s a very demanding Dom but she is what L needs. This novel explores the relationship.

I was interested in this book to read something different. Ultimately it was not my cup of tea. Nothing wrong with it but not a book I would recommend or reread for my own personal taste.

Very intense and moving story of filling up the Void. When one submits fully to the other. It has parts of self discovery and following your instincts. Good read.

“Leather. It was its own heart note, a scent complex and rich, an intrigue.” -Liv Alderman

Yearning. Learning. Acceptance.

No hesitation. The author started the novel in a sex club and there was no question that I had booked a ticket on the steamy BDSM train. I did not know what to expect when I started reading this book. I knew it was inspired by the 1954 novel Story of O, by Anne Desclos; a novel that was “criticized by feminists as a glorification of the abuse of women” (Britannica).

Thankfully Debra Hyde wrote a novel that did not objectify or glorify the abuse of women. The women were in control and chose their sex roles. The progression of the dominant and submissive relationship was believable. I appreciated witnessing another form of falling in love. For some people, they do not want their first date/encounter to be dinner and a game of 20 questions. They want to start with sexual compatibility and let the rest filter in over time. To each their own!

Other topics in this book: aging, bisexual prejudices, transgender people’s transition within the queer community.