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To Each Her Own Review
Title: To Each Her Own
Author: Molly Mirren
Available in eBook?: Yes
Genre: Contemporary M/F Romance
Final Verdict: Buy
My Take: The subject of devoteeism–people who have a sexual attraction to disability–isn’t tackled often in the media. Ruth Madison’s novel (W)hole, (second edition reviewed here) is in some ways a pioneer in the genre, and a couple films have also touched on the subject, but usually not so much from the perspective of the devotees themselves. To Each Her Own, for better or worse, makes devoteeism a central conflict, as it continually drives the two love birds, Jay and Erin, apart and together, apart and together, like metallic pendulum balls in those desktop “executive toys.”
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A Helping of Love Review
Title: A Helping of Love (Love #3)
Author: Andrew Grey
Available in eBook?: Yes
Genre: Contemporary M/M Romance
Final Verdict: Skip
My Take: A Helping of Love is a hard book for me to review. On one hand, I appreciate Mr. Grey’s attempts to create a sympathetic paraplegic main character who’s comfortable with his disability, and for portraying him as a sexual being. I also appreciate the fact that said disability isn’t glossed over. However, it seemed blatantly obvious to me that very little–if any–research was done for this book, both in SCI and related aspects. Add to the fact that the writing felt a bit stilted and I never did feel like I connected with the characters, and it’s hard for me to recommend.
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(W)hole (2nd Edition) Review
Title: (W)hole (2nd Edition)
Author: Ruth Madison
Available in eBook?: Yes
Genre: Contemporary YA Romance
Final Verdict: Buy
My Take: Ruth Madison has returned to her debut novel, making some tweaks and filling out the story so that we now get alternate chapters between the two main characters. Although the pacing is off at times, it makes for a stronger, more cohesive piece than the original. The subject matter: a young woman dealing with her attraction to disability, gives a different perspective, and the characters are intriguing and sympathetic. This unique coming-of-age story is a worthwhile read, especially for anyone curious about the “devotee” label.
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Tagged (W)hole, 2nd Edition, Devotee, Devoteeism, Paralysis, Ruth Madison, Second Edition, YA, Young Adult
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