A good take off on yet another fairy tale. ( )

[Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.]

Eryn knows he is not worthy of love. He lives a life of "perversion" and people like him can't ever be happy. It isn't just that he desires other men, it's how he desires them: rough, domineering, and even a bit degrading. But when he meets Prince Wyn--who is in a far off land and might be in danger--in a dream, he sets out on an adventure that he hopes might end in the love he desires, even if he still doesn't believe he deserves it. What follows is a journey of personal challenges and self-discovery that might just help him see that "[e]veryone has worth."

The idea of reading a BDSM fantasy tale is one that honestly sort of surprised me--it's not something I think I would normally pick up. But I'm honestly glad I read this one. The fantastic setting is wonderfully constructed with all the trappings of a fairy tale (though definitely racier than anything you read in your youth). There's royalty, magic, a witch, a demon, and a curse which must be broken. And some real heat to go with it.

I will say the content here is not for everyone. This definitely pushes some people would see as boundaries. There are dubious consent (and perhaps less-than-dubious consent) elements, bondage scenes, and 'public' humiliation. ( )