Right off the bat, I'll state that this book is not for everyone. It is erotica and erotica that does not mince around with words or situations. It is very much part and parcel of the BDSM type of sexual gratification, which admittedly does not appeal to everyone. I should state right from the start that not being into the BDSM scene myself, even I enjoyed the book a lot.
Too, the book has a lot of homosexual sex that could turn people off. If you're into that kind of thing, or at least open-minded enough not to condemn it outright, then you'll enjoy the book. However, if that doesn't appeal to you, you're probably going to be skipping through a great deal of the book. I enjoyed both homosexual and heterosexual scenes, as they were well written and not played up to be in your face, aggressively pushy or preachy parts. They were just routinely accepted, which is what makes the novel so agreeable.
The plot itself, what there is of it between sex scenes, is believable within the context of the fairy tale itself. The characters are distinguishable and even, in most cases, likable. The only exceptions to this rule (for me at least) were the Prince, who was borderline obsessive and abusive, and Lord Gregory, who is obviously going to play some sort of antagonistic role later on in the series.
So, a good, quick read overall. Well written erotica, which beats out fluffy romance any day, in my book. I'm going to have to check out the next two books in the trilogy.
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