The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty (Sleeping Beauty Series #1)

What a horrible book...

I am completely confused as to why this book got such a great reviews by other members. I'm an avid reader who enjoys reading at least 3 books a week from all different genras. And yes sometimes that includes erotic romance. And like many do, I will on occassion skim through a book for the "juicy love scenes" of which this book has NONE. Fumbeling teenagers have hotter sex then this. That aside this book has the most poorly developed characters I've ever run across. There is NO story-telling here. Nothing that grips your interest. The premise is strong an "adults only" version of a classic fairy tale. Great concept. Horrid execution.

Now I'm an attractive women in her early 30's who in todays society sees nothing wrong with erotica or porn but this book was the worst example of both. Purely about putting the main chartacter Beauty is every concievable phsyical postion that could be only politely described with such words as uninventive unsexy and plainly gross. She goes from being shown naked throughout the entire book first like a dog then as a horse. Now I've read some BD/SM books and in my opinion whatever floats your boat is fine. It can be intresting when written by someone who understands what SEXY is . That is not the case with this book.
In 8 years of reading through hundreds of books I've maybe been tempted to write 3 reviews. This book was hands down the worst book I've ever read. If you're looking for hot romance the kind that has you unable to put it down and cursing having a job that doesn't allow you to read all day THIS IS NOT IT. If you are looking for a sexy read that has you squirming in your seat with hot and heavy love scenes THIS IS NOT IT.
Spend your money elsewhere or contact me and I'll fish mine out of the trash bin. Also a first for me never have I ever thrown a book out. But this went right where it need to go - in the trash.
If you"re looking for hot romance sorching sex a little BDSM with great charcaters check out Lora Leigh Bound Hearts series.

One star because I couldn't give it less.

14 out of 24 people found this review helpful.

This book claimed me!

From the first paragraph, I was drawn in and could not put this one down. It was based on a fairy tale, Beauty, and really read well. It was sexy but not sleazy and I absolutely fell in love with the characters and the surroundings. Anne Rice doesn't just write well about vampires, that's for sure!!!

5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Captivating, blushing, submissive to the core...and oh so steamy hot!

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

i love this books

when my marriage started falling apart i was wondering around b and n and seen the books the claiming of sleeping beauty,beauty's punishment and beauty's release and i wasnt able to put them down...not only are they great reading material but they also gave my husband and i some new ideas to try...and let me tell you it was great...i must say i would recomend these books to anyone tho i wouldnt give them to my grandma as a present...lol she is to old..

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Too much of a bad thing

I had expected to get an erotic, love story about sleeping beauty that had some plot and storyline. Instead it was a story about being spanked and beaten everyday and a princess who is constantly horny. It gets old very quickly. Very vulgar and very disappointing. Don't waste your money

3 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Brings you in

I love this series. I had to read it in sections. Its an easy read but it makes me want to do dirty things.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Not for everyone

Wow Anne Rice is one dirty bird!!! This book is so raw and in your face with girl on boy, girl on girl n boy on boy. I did enjoy this series but can't see myself telling a friend to read it, afriad what they would say or think.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

WAY overrated!

I loved the premise of this book. Turning a fairy tale into a naughty story seemed right up my alley. However, I was extremely dissapointed. This isn't even a good protrail of a dom/sub relationship. Those types of relationships are about mutual consent, and the dominant has to be very in tune with his or her submissive's needs and limits. It isn't just about forcing someone else to do what you want. This book is just about Beauty being constantly humiliated against her will, but it's okay because the prince is soooooo hot. Gag me with a spoon!

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

This book is erotica-- Plain & simple, straight up erotica.

This book is erotica-- Plain & simple, straight up erotica. Often, erotica will come wrapped up with some flimsy romantic story to make it palatable for mommies. This absolutely does not! It is unashamedly the most hardcore of any erotic novel I've ever read (and I've read a LOT). I actually really liked this book. I DO think Beauty could've been developed more (even erotica needs interesting characters), but that fact that she was the LEAST interesting character to me knocks it from five to four stars. Note- this book really delves into some fetishes people will find distasteful (heavy bondage, pony play, etc). This book is also HOMOEROTIC, which I suspect has something to do with a lot of the one star reviews here (I personally find a bit of homoerotica a turn on). If you're interested in reading some hardcore erotica, this book is really great. If you're looking for a sappy love story with some moderately hot erotic scenes, move on- this book isn't it.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Either your going to love it or hate it

Ok, lets get something strait. This series is not a romance novel. This series is not erotic liturature. This series is strait up porn. Very little plot, lots of sex. If you have any sexual hangups...do not read this series. If you have a heart condition...do not read this series. If you are expecting a well written sex story then buy the series and enjoy. We did. ;)

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Unexpected...

Anne Rice, has made a childrens clasic story into an adult story that is well worth the read. Although provocative and erotic she keey it classy, i cant wait to start book II

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

best of anne rice

great twist of the classic fairytale! bout time someone wrote an adult version and it keeps you reading with all the shock value.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Very graphic

This book is well written and pulls you in but is extremely graphic. It goes beyond S&M.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Not my cup of tea

This book was well written but I am not into S&M. I know some people like to dominate and be dominated, I just think there is a point that is too much and this book went beyond that point for me. I give a a two star rating for that reason only. If you enjoy that sort of thing then you might enjoy this book more than I did and give it a higher rating.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Waste of Money !!! Check it out at your Library first!

I would only recommend this book to those who enjoy reading about domination and submission. This is taken to the extreme in her descriptive writing and subject matter. I got only about 50 pages into it and my stomach was upset and I had to stop. Had I known this I would have never purchased the book, and I dont intend to read the rest of the trilogy.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Worst book in the history of literature

Seriously. Worst. Book. Ever. Bleck.

This was the worst book I ever read. I am sad to say that actua

This was the worst book I ever read. I am sad to say that actually finished it- I kept hopong or thinking it was going to get better, but it did not. I read many books, every genre imaginable. I enjoyed 50 Shades of Grey and was looking for something similar- THIS WAS NOT IT. What a waste of time and money.

Deputys den of beautyclan

Deputy: waterlily

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Worth it

This series is good for those with open mind. Not for the light hearted. Transform yourself and be pleasantly surprised

Decent read

Not for children or the conservative.