Official Review: House of Pain by Denna Holm

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Re: Official Review: House of Pain by Denna Holm

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I think such a book should not only fall under the category of Sci-fi/ Fantasy, cause it sounds like horror to me! Thanks for clearly highlighting some of the disturbing parts! stories that involve demons or anything dark are things am trying to do away with so I think I'll pass on this one! Great honest review!
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Thanks for the review. The book sounds thrilling, i like the story line, but erotica is not my genre of interest. Glad you enjoyed the book.
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Thanks for the review. The book sounds thrilling, i like the story line, but erotica is not my genre of interest. Glad you enjoyed the book.
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Post by MoriahOnAMission »

Thanks for the thorough review. I enjoy when authors create their own world and fully develop it as believable; however the child abuse would likely result in my not completing this book. You've made it sound so interesting that I'm still tempted to try.
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This book is Sci-fi sodden with erotic episodes. This is a great read. Congratulations to this BOTD
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This book is Sci-fi sodden with erotic episodes. This is a great read. Congratulations to this BOTD
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I'm afraid the sections on child abuse would bother me too much for me to enjoy the book. I'm not sure about the erotica in the book as well, especially if it plays a dominant role. However, I appreciate your review. Thanks!
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It seems like a peculiar combination of science fiction that's got an overwhelming tint of diversity to it.
To be honest, I've never read erotica. Maybe this will be a start lol
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The just after my heart! Everything outlined in review - plot, characters to the slightest details are in complete synchronization with my tastes. Definitely going to read it and fast! Good thing you made it free)) Thanks a lot for amazing book!!!
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This sounds like an anime. But you had me at sci-fi dark erotica novel. I'm interested to see the author's take perspectives.
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While I can appreciate some demons and magic, whorehouses and child abuse are a bit too much for me. The futuristic, apocalyptic angle is an interesting added detail for a widow and a succubus, but the erotica aspect is not for me.
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I also would not agree with some of the parts in this story but at least the author has clearly raised his points, well developed the characters and made a solid plot. the fact that this book is well written and professionally edited, is like a cherry on top of the cake. I also like the themes involved, they include pain, torture, friendship, loyalty and love.
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A story that involves scenes of child abuse will definitely tick me off. It's good the book's professionally edited, but I won't be reading this one. Thanks for the review.
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I love dark erotica novels, and am very excited to read this book. Nice review!
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This is obviously a novel for a mature reader. It's not my usual genre, but I will give it a go. It is good that the book is action-packed and well-written. I will keep an open mind on this one.
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