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Book Review...Bearing The Monster's Baby by Monica Thornton
Psychology major student Margery Adams has always had an attraction to danger. Love hurts and sometimes the most passionate relationships in life are also the deadliest. But nothing she knows about herself or human nature can prepare her for Martin Valmont, a bad seed college dropout with a mysterious past and an inhumanly vicious temper. Everybody warns her against getting involved with Martin, but Margery can’t help her attraction. There is something truly evil, truly monstrous about Martin—from his unnaturally seductive voice to his aggressive flirting, to his strange behavior when he sees a half moon. Her strange relationship with Martin is incendiary and grows increasingly dangerous as she dares to love the most notorious man in town. The only thing scarier than Martin’s temper is his vulnerability. And the only thing deadlier than his wrath is his uncontrollable passion. This series contains unrestrained sex, adult language and dangerous situations. For adult readers only.
The likes and dislikes:
~The title gave a lot away and that is quite sad, as you expect what will happen and have little if any surprise left.
~I was surprised how much I liked Thornton's writing style...initially, but with that said, I wished the story strictly stuck with one perspective. The mix of the first and second was okay, as it fits Margery's 'not-all-there' mindset, but later a third person perspective came in and left me a little frustrated.
~The reason for Margery's obsession in the beginning didn't really work for me and the extent there of was a little psychotic, but she luckily realised it herself.
~Martin's explanation of how and why he does certain things at the tree...that was hot and it truly was the essence of why we want people who are bad for us in a 'good' way.
~Some parts are stated with honesty so real, I was enjoying the hell out of it.
~The quick pace felt great with the genre, though I would have liked more detail on some things, but it still worked.
~The steamy scenes are hot as hell!!! They are raw and sensual, even from the first one there is a quite unique flare.
~I loved that the transformations were so beautifully described and that it went with the classic horror werewolf.
~I found it hilarious how in all that happens, Martin claims the strange part is Margery needing to be tied up...seriously, tie me up any day, instead of the rest!
~The dialogue was very much just oral exchanges, making it difficult to keep track at times of who the speaker was, as little reference to the speakers and their actions were given.
Notes on characters:
Margery - Took some warming up to, but I loved her wit. Even though she is as mad as The Hatter, she is strong, says it as it is and doesn't back down...ever!
Martin - He is hot, but the way they met...
Angel - I loved her the most, she had the best lines.
If I'm completely honest...this is a little weird, well very. I loved it until halfway through where it began being too odd, but then luckily it kept me interested due to the steamy scenes. I would definitely read more of Thornton's work as she has great potential.
See you on the other side!
Chevoque
