tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987282986651733585.post6572263880355597760..comments2024-01-08T22:45:33.445-08:00Comments on The Bi and Lesbian Romance Book Reader: Review- The Song of the Sirens by Monica ContiLVLM(Leah)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02967270446547400006noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987282986651733585.post-61515253594253297022010-09-13T13:19:56.984-07:002010-09-13T13:19:56.984-07:00I'd definitely read more of Monica Conti's...I'd definitely read more of Monica Conti's work. Her style is absolutely tantalizing. <br /><br />I haven't read enough self-published stories to really formulate an opinion about what readers should expect in terms of quality. This story is definitely very good, I would have considered it well worth the $2 or $3 shorter ebooks normally cost. <br /><br />This is truly an excellent example of erotica. It engages the reader's senses and emotions. It is very sensuous and the sex scenes don't take over the narrative. <br /><br />I would definitely have paid for this and thought I got my money's worth. Kudos to this author.M.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03927406376034120121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987282986651733585.post-55528504830848423092010-09-13T09:30:14.883-07:002010-09-13T09:30:14.883-07:00M.A.- nice take on this story. I was pleasantly su...M.A.- nice take on this story. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of writing in this story considering that this author is self published (I think) and that it was for free!<br /><br />It makes me pissed off with all the crap I've bought that wasn't even close to this sort of quality.<br /><br />Yes, I agree, there were some funky parts and I agree about her taking Tammy home. However, since this is purely fantasy and erotica, it didn't bother me too much. <br /><br />I still haven't bought any of her books, no time, but I do intend to. I'm curious if all her writing is like this.LVLM(Leah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01344785501583933784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987282986651733585.post-44187236016193023662010-09-12T18:13:52.294-07:002010-09-12T18:13:52.294-07:00WARNING: MAY contain spoilers!
I just read "...WARNING: MAY contain spoilers!<br /><br />I just read "The Song of the Sirens by Monica Conti."<br /><br />First thing ... I can't say enough good about this short story's overall artistic quality. The author has a clear understanding of the short story's form and purpose. Her voice is engaging and distinctive. Monica's erotic journey is compelling, sensuous, and interesting. Description and setting are utilized very well. Atmosphere is just right -- this is a fantasy and it reads like a fantasy.<br /><br />Editorial quality is excellent, WAY above par for some professional publications. There were a few minor issues. I found the prose redundant in places. Towards the final third or so of the story, sentence structure weakened -- I'm wondering if the author wrote this tidbit in one sitting and maybe "lost steam" toward the end. Even saying that, "The Song of the Sirens" is an entertaining quick read. I've paid money for ebooks I liked less. <br /><br />I would have liked to witness greater character development in Monica/The Writer. The build-up of her experience is so intriguing, I felt the climax fell rather flat. I can't really say what I expected, only that I expected more than what occurred. There doesn't seem to be any really good reason for Monica/The Writer to take Tammy home for a casual encounter. Earlier in the narrative, the author did a great job building credible chemistry between Monica/The Writer and Fantasy. In comparison, Monica seems to take Tammy home almost from boredom and idle curiosity than any real attraction or passion. There was no build-up or portrayal of attraction, all of a sudden Tammy's there and Monica decides she wants her. We're told rather than shown that Monica just suddently wants Tammy. I found it disruptive and out of place with the story's earlier development. <br /> <br />The erotica is VERY GOOD. I loved how the narrative retained an erotic tone throughout the story. I thought Monica's fascination with the dancers was very credible. Interesting trivia: originally, baladi dance ("bellydance") was intended to be viewed exclusively by women. <br /><br />Definitely an above average short story. Well worth the reading time.M.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03927406376034120121noreply@blogger.com