Showing posts with label Satire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Satire. Show all posts

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Species of Guy and Other Party Tales

Author: J.P. Maines
Publisher: MLR Press
Publisher URL: www.mlrbooks.com
ISBN: MLR-1-02014-0340
Genre: {M/M} Satire
Rating: 3 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Chocolate Minx 

Peter London describes navigating the treacherous domains whilst searching for the perfect long term monogamous relationship candidate.

Species of Guy and Other Party Tales gives fairly amusing details of the various traits, as well as the lack of ethics of some gay men. However, these descriptions could apply to any single man or woman. The narration reminds me of a stand-up comedy act.

The rating of Graphic: meaning high level of sensuality, detailed love scenes, graphic description of anatomy and of sexual acts did not match. The storyline simply did not live up to my expectations based on the book’s rating.

Each chapter is an explanation of the titles such as The Northern Gay Cheating Rules; Thrust the Trust, The Candle Guys, The Waving Guy, The Phantom Guy, The Bullshit Guy and so on. Each episode is a lesson in ethics according to Peter. 

Species of Guy and Other Party Tales is, to some extent, enjoyable despite the fact that my interest was not fully engaged by the characters.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Fangs in Frosting

Title:  Fangs in Frosting
Author:  Cynthia Sax
Publisher: Changeling Press
ISBN:  978-1-60521-659-1
Genre:  {M/F} Paranormal, Humor & Satire
Rating:  4 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer:  Amethyst Nymph 

Charlotte loves her job running a cupcake shop and the perks that come with it.  When she meets a steamy seducer named Viktor, Charlotte can’t get enough of him.   

After two centuries, Viktor found the woman he wants to spend eternity with.  Charlotte made him feel things Viktor thought he could no longer feel. Could he be selfish and have her? 

Things don’t go as planned for Charlotte or Viktor but in the end, all is as it should be.  Charlotte comes to grips with her new life, while Viktor helps her adapt.  Viktor enjoys the brightness Charlotte brings to his life and I welcomed their union.  When an ancient vampire experiences love, it’s a powerful thing.  Seeing the humanity in Viktor made him one hot vampire in my eyes.  I loved how he broke the rules to please Charlotte. 

Fangs in Frosting is a heartwarming fun read that was a great start to the Fangs In series.  Whatever happens next, I look forward to it.