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Gods and Chaos #2
Love Runes
God of Sex, Sam, and God of Love, Hector, have a unique relationship. They're into the BDSM lifestyle, and they both have some serious issues. Hector has a jealous bone, and Sam has an abusive ex. Their problems don't stop there; one of their biggest is that Sam refuses to grow up. Hector has no idea that Sam is literally paying the Goddess of Eternal Youth to keep him young. Sam looks, and acts, like a spoiled nineteen year old, which earns him a lot of time in the Dungeon. His immaturity gets him far worse when Hector finds out about his deception. Hector kicks Sam out, which opens the door to his ex-lover, the God of Fear, Marcus. Marcus manages to convince Sam that Hector wants him gone for good, leaving him vulnerable and alone. When the Goddess he's been trading with, power for youth, tries to extort even more out of him, though, Sam tries to stand up to her, with disastrous results. Hector has no intention of losing Sam to Marcus or the Goddess of Eternal Youth, but can he get to Sam in time to save him, or will they lose their love to forces beyond their control? Find out in this scorching sequel to Jay Lygon's popular novel, Chaos Magic!
244 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2008
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Shelved as 'it-s-not-you-it-s-me'
March 1, 2013I figure when the little paragraph that tells you what the book is about makes you want to punch someone it is a good indicator that you should not read the book.
It's nice to know that the main problem is Sam's immaturity, not Hector's need to control EVERY freaking thing Sam does, and when I say every freaking thing, I mean EVERY ONE! It's also not Hector's irrational jealousy, or volatile temper. It's Sam's fault for just not doing everything Hector wants, just when Hector wants, and in EXACTLY the way Hector demands.
If that's not blaming the victim I don't know what is. Not cool in my book. Not cool at all.
Hector please do the world a favor, and go play in traffic.
It's nice to know that the main problem is Sam's immaturity, not Hector's need to control EVERY freaking thing Sam does, and when I say every freaking thing, I mean EVERY ONE! It's also not Hector's irrational jealousy, or volatile temper. It's Sam's fault for just not doing everything Hector wants, just when Hector wants, and in EXACTLY the way Hector demands.
If that's not blaming the victim I don't know what is. Not cool in my book. Not cool at all.
Hector please do the world a favor, and go play in traffic.
August 12, 2010
While I would have liked for this book to have been better proofed, I still could not keep from giving this book 5 stars for several reasons.
1. The author's complete understanding of the devastation of prior abuse on the psyche and the ability to write it so well that it pulls the reader into the panic and fear of the character.
2. OMFG HOT! The papi/boy scene was beyond hot. Please promise there is more of this in the third book? Please?
3. REAL pain in the BDSM scenes and a working knowledge of the sub's struggle to find his space. An accurate depiction of the following high to pain play.
1. The author's complete understanding of the devastation of prior abuse on the psyche and the ability to write it so well that it pulls the reader into the panic and fear of the character.
2. OMFG HOT! The papi/boy scene was beyond hot. Please promise there is more of this in the third book? Please?
3. REAL pain in the BDSM scenes and a working knowledge of the sub's struggle to find his space. An accurate depiction of the following high to pain play.
September 17, 2015
I liked this if anything more than the first book, , mostly because I found it even hotter. Like some scenes were like wow, I can't believe I just read that. We're talking major one-handed stuff if yah know what I mean, (which you really should--know what I mean--and if you don't you should probably unfriend/unfollow me ASAP, no offense intended, and apologies for the TMI.)
Anyhoo, HOT stuff, HIGHLY recommended.
Anyhoo, HOT stuff, HIGHLY recommended.
December 13, 2012
Why did it take me so long to read this book? I read the first in this series earlier and really enjoyed it. This second one is just as fabulous for me. This is a BDSM m/m SM Daddy kink delight!
The intermingling of gods and goddesses amongst the mortals is reminiscent of Greek gods and goddesses. The different types of deity are fabulous. The obvious God of Love, God of Sex are expected. I still love the Goddess of Traffic and Goddess of Negotiation. These were fun. In this latest book, Sam is still with Hector. They have a M/s SM relationship going with Sam's desire for Daddy kink too. The SM is hot. Make no doubts about it. Plus the issues that arose in the book were dead on issues in a M/s relationship. Mr. Lygon does an excellent job. His portrayal of BDSM is hot and oh so good. I love it.
The world Mr. Lygon creates is fabulous too. The way he built it with ghosts, Wiccans and deities is very smooth and enjoyable. His descriptions of places and people are very clear. He is a good story teller. His conflict is believable and all too realistic. It's sad and I can feel the angst completely.
I highly recommend this book to kinky readers who enjoy a strong but not perfect Daddy and a submissive with a Peter Pan syndrome.
The intermingling of gods and goddesses amongst the mortals is reminiscent of Greek gods and goddesses. The different types of deity are fabulous. The obvious God of Love, God of Sex are expected. I still love the Goddess of Traffic and Goddess of Negotiation. These were fun. In this latest book, Sam is still with Hector. They have a M/s SM relationship going with Sam's desire for Daddy kink too. The SM is hot. Make no doubts about it. Plus the issues that arose in the book were dead on issues in a M/s relationship. Mr. Lygon does an excellent job. His portrayal of BDSM is hot and oh so good. I love it.
The world Mr. Lygon creates is fabulous too. The way he built it with ghosts, Wiccans and deities is very smooth and enjoyable. His descriptions of places and people are very clear. He is a good story teller. His conflict is believable and all too realistic. It's sad and I can feel the angst completely.
I highly recommend this book to kinky readers who enjoy a strong but not perfect Daddy and a submissive with a Peter Pan syndrome.
October 27, 2012
I was really torn in rating this book. It is a worthy sequel to and in this book I felt a better balance between the main characters. I still loved Sam, but I could see the times he messed up, and the effort that Hector was making with him. The secondary characters were a quirky and interesting bunch, and I loved the description of depression, as the grey God of Misery crawling into your lap.
My problem was at the end, so I have to spoiler it.
Fans of BDSM who are familiar with its ins and outs may not have the problem I had with this book. Certainly it is an absorbing, sometimes emotional, often funny and always entertaining read.
My problem was at the end, so I have to spoiler it.
Fans of BDSM who are familiar with its ins and outs may not have the problem I had with this book. Certainly it is an absorbing, sometimes emotional, often funny and always entertaining read.
July 29, 2009
Sam and Hector from are back and hotter than ever in the second book of the series. Sam, the God of Sex and Hector, the God of Love are happy and in love but both still have major problems they are dealing with.
Hector is trying to deal with his jealousy and possessiveness and Sam has been hiding a secret from Hector, namely that he is paying the Goddess of Eternal Youth to keep him looking like a 19 year old boy. When Sam's deception comes to light and Hector tells him to leave Sam is devastated. Alone and missing his Master terribly, Sam is vulnerable once again to his ex-lover Marcus, the God of Fear. Marcus and the Goddess of Eternal Youth work together to keep Hector and Sam apart in order to get Sam and his power for themselves.
Sam finally realizes that he needs to stand up to them but when he does Eternal Youth ages him in retaliation. When Hector manages to get to Sam he finds that Sam's appearance now matches his true self, he's a hot and sexy 26 year old man and not the 19 year boy he last saw. While Sam thinks Hector won't be able to love him like that Hector is more than happy to show Sam that he is the man that Hector loves and needs.
has written another fabulous book and I enjoyed this one as much as I did the first book in the series. The guys are hot, the sex hotter, the lifestyle is depicted beautifully and the "fantasy" element of the Gods and magic is so intriguing that it has me wishing I could find out that my neighbors were Gods like Hector, Sam and the other (good) Gods.
Hector is trying to deal with his jealousy and possessiveness and Sam has been hiding a secret from Hector, namely that he is paying the Goddess of Eternal Youth to keep him looking like a 19 year old boy. When Sam's deception comes to light and Hector tells him to leave Sam is devastated. Alone and missing his Master terribly, Sam is vulnerable once again to his ex-lover Marcus, the God of Fear. Marcus and the Goddess of Eternal Youth work together to keep Hector and Sam apart in order to get Sam and his power for themselves.
Sam finally realizes that he needs to stand up to them but when he does Eternal Youth ages him in retaliation. When Hector manages to get to Sam he finds that Sam's appearance now matches his true self, he's a hot and sexy 26 year old man and not the 19 year boy he last saw. While Sam thinks Hector won't be able to love him like that Hector is more than happy to show Sam that he is the man that Hector loves and needs.
has written another fabulous book and I enjoyed this one as much as I did the first book in the series. The guys are hot, the sex hotter, the lifestyle is depicted beautifully and the "fantasy" element of the Gods and magic is so intriguing that it has me wishing I could find out that my neighbors were Gods like Hector, Sam and the other (good) Gods.
September 15, 2010
I love this series so much. Sam's relationship with Hector is so real, so believable - Hector's not one of your omniscient doms, despite the fact that as a god, he'd have an excuse! He's real, and human, and flawed.
I also particularly liked the way Sam's depression was handled.
A word of warning - if age-play scenes make you uncomfortable, there's one scene in here you might want to skim over. However, the author makes it plain that Hector knows the difference between what's real and what's fantasy.
I also particularly liked the way Sam's depression was handled.
A word of warning - if age-play scenes make you uncomfortable, there's one scene in here you might want to skim over. However, the author makes it plain that Hector knows the difference between what's real and what's fantasy.
July 17, 2012
I liked the first book better, but this one shows the progress in their relationship, and I'm interested enough to keep on to number 3.
June 19, 2017
★★★★☆� ~ 4.5 Stars
The honeymoon is over. Sam refuses to grow up and Hector is exceedingly jealous. And his jealousy can cause flashbacks to the abuse Sam endured and hasn't worked through.
While Hector tries to work on his issues, it doesn't seem like Sam is willing to work on his issues and this causes heartbreak and anger. Can they work through their issues before they're torn apart?
The honeymoon is over. Sam refuses to grow up and Hector is exceedingly jealous. And his jealousy can cause flashbacks to the abuse Sam endured and hasn't worked through.
While Hector tries to work on his issues, it doesn't seem like Sam is willing to work on his issues and this causes heartbreak and anger. Can they work through their issues before they're torn apart?
August 2, 2012
Sam and Hector are back and have embraced their new abilities as Gods. At the same time, they continue to work on their own relationship. Sam is Hector’s boy, but he struggles with accepting material gifts from his Master. Although he “plays� at submission, he has not fully given in to Hector’s domination. This consistently frustrates and angers Hector as he wants to move forward in their relationship but feels they are being constrained by Sam’s inability to grow up.
What Hector doesn’t realize is that Sam has been paying the Goddess of Eternal Youth to remain nineteen instead of his actual age of twenty-six. Sam is convinced that Hector desires him for his boyish appearance and will go to any lengths to maintain what he sees as his appeal to his Master. Along with the physical image comes the emotional immaturity of a teenager and Sam doesn’t realize that this is hindering his relationship with Hector. When his actions are discovered, Sam is at his most vulnerable and struggles to recover Hector’s love and control.
Love Runes is an absorbing and wonderful story of love and trust, based on a very unique premise. The complex characters pull the reader in from the beginning. Sam tries hard to be the perfect boy but he constantly sets himself up for failure by giving in to his own curiosity, making bad decisions, and focusing solely on his own wants and fantasies instead of his Master’s needs. The story focuses on Sam’s captivating journey to understand what Hector really wants, a mature and genuine submissive.
In Lygon’s world there are Gods and Goddesses that walk among humans, going about their own lives while being worshipped and answering prayers. These characters provide an element of humor as well as intrigue to the story. Each of the deities is unique and perfectly integrated into the story. Deal, the Goddess of Negotiation, and Angelena, the Goddess of Traffic, continue to keep an eye on Sam, helping him to keep his life on track. At the same time, the Goddess of Eternal Youth is manipulating Sam, obtaining payments of his immense power for his youthful appearance. Lygon provides especially captivating descriptions for the Gods and Goddesses which are examples of the wonderful imagery of the story.
The Master/slave aspect of the story leads to some highly erotic sex scenes but also is the basis of a complex and intriguing relationship between Sam and Hector. Hector is a demanding Master, with issues of his own to overcome. It is particularly interesting to read a story where the Master admits to his own failings, and is intent upon improving himself in order to strengthen a relationship. The punishment and discipline scenes are passionate with a high level of emotion at all times. Sam thrives on being dominated, likes being able to leave decisions to Hector, and especially likes their rough and intense play.
Possibly my favorite aspect of this story is the imagery associated with Sam’s subspace. It is described as taking a walk through a teahouse in his mind, navigating through multiple rooms and hallways. The description of the house in his mind changes in conjunction with Sam’s emotional state. For example, when he is in the depths of depression his house is “dreary� and “barren.� It is his representation of perfect harmony and a truly relaxed state. The following description is a wonderful example of this perfectly fitting metaphor.
“There was a path inside my mind. Sometimes it was a mere line that I followed through haze. Other times, like this one, it was inside a sort of Japanese structure, with small rooms separated by rice paper and lattice walls. I walked down the hallway, knowing where I was headed. I could glimpse a garden far ahead of me. If I got there, I would be in my subspace.
...
There was a door before me. Through it was the garden. A surge of raw masculine power filled me, and then I was inside. I exhaled and everything tense and bad inside me let go. I forgot about me and only wanted to serve my master. There was nothing but perfect, floating peace.�
Lygon has most definitely provided enough set up so that Love Runes can be enjoyed on its own, but I highly recommend starting with Chaos Magic. That story includes the history of Sam and Hector’s relationship, Sam’s troubled past with Marcus, as well as the discovery that both Sam and Hector are Gods. You will most definitely enjoy the wonderfully detailed world created for these fabulous stories!
What Hector doesn’t realize is that Sam has been paying the Goddess of Eternal Youth to remain nineteen instead of his actual age of twenty-six. Sam is convinced that Hector desires him for his boyish appearance and will go to any lengths to maintain what he sees as his appeal to his Master. Along with the physical image comes the emotional immaturity of a teenager and Sam doesn’t realize that this is hindering his relationship with Hector. When his actions are discovered, Sam is at his most vulnerable and struggles to recover Hector’s love and control.
Love Runes is an absorbing and wonderful story of love and trust, based on a very unique premise. The complex characters pull the reader in from the beginning. Sam tries hard to be the perfect boy but he constantly sets himself up for failure by giving in to his own curiosity, making bad decisions, and focusing solely on his own wants and fantasies instead of his Master’s needs. The story focuses on Sam’s captivating journey to understand what Hector really wants, a mature and genuine submissive.
In Lygon’s world there are Gods and Goddesses that walk among humans, going about their own lives while being worshipped and answering prayers. These characters provide an element of humor as well as intrigue to the story. Each of the deities is unique and perfectly integrated into the story. Deal, the Goddess of Negotiation, and Angelena, the Goddess of Traffic, continue to keep an eye on Sam, helping him to keep his life on track. At the same time, the Goddess of Eternal Youth is manipulating Sam, obtaining payments of his immense power for his youthful appearance. Lygon provides especially captivating descriptions for the Gods and Goddesses which are examples of the wonderful imagery of the story.
The Master/slave aspect of the story leads to some highly erotic sex scenes but also is the basis of a complex and intriguing relationship between Sam and Hector. Hector is a demanding Master, with issues of his own to overcome. It is particularly interesting to read a story where the Master admits to his own failings, and is intent upon improving himself in order to strengthen a relationship. The punishment and discipline scenes are passionate with a high level of emotion at all times. Sam thrives on being dominated, likes being able to leave decisions to Hector, and especially likes their rough and intense play.
Possibly my favorite aspect of this story is the imagery associated with Sam’s subspace. It is described as taking a walk through a teahouse in his mind, navigating through multiple rooms and hallways. The description of the house in his mind changes in conjunction with Sam’s emotional state. For example, when he is in the depths of depression his house is “dreary� and “barren.� It is his representation of perfect harmony and a truly relaxed state. The following description is a wonderful example of this perfectly fitting metaphor.
“There was a path inside my mind. Sometimes it was a mere line that I followed through haze. Other times, like this one, it was inside a sort of Japanese structure, with small rooms separated by rice paper and lattice walls. I walked down the hallway, knowing where I was headed. I could glimpse a garden far ahead of me. If I got there, I would be in my subspace.
...
There was a door before me. Through it was the garden. A surge of raw masculine power filled me, and then I was inside. I exhaled and everything tense and bad inside me let go. I forgot about me and only wanted to serve my master. There was nothing but perfect, floating peace.�
Lygon has most definitely provided enough set up so that Love Runes can be enjoyed on its own, but I highly recommend starting with Chaos Magic. That story includes the history of Sam and Hector’s relationship, Sam’s troubled past with Marcus, as well as the discovery that both Sam and Hector are Gods. You will most definitely enjoy the wonderfully detailed world created for these fabulous stories!
March 2, 2012
I give five stars not just because this isn't sugar, glitter or chocolate-chip cookie kink, but a realistic (as realistic as having the Goddess of Traffic as your next-door neighbor can be) depiction of a full-time S&M relationship. It also gets five stars for showing a side of Los Angeles most authors totally ignore. Seal Beach rocks!
I love the multiracial/interracial aspects and there's no FAIL. Hector as the God of Love is Daddy Supreme and yet he's got issues which he's honest enough to deal with. There were times I wanted to smack him and other times I wanted my "Papi" (those scenes were SOOOO hot)! I just love when a Dominant of either gender is written as someone who doesn't always know all the answers. In spite of Sam being a somewhat annoying twink (the type who usually makes my back teeth ache), there's a lot more going on with him, which makes him wonderfully and refreshingly honest. I loved him and hated him in equal measure depending on what he was doing (or not doing). I am glad though that he's started growing up (in all senses of the concept).
Another five stars for the warm and wacky Dewey clan.
An excellent sequel to . I'm going to miss Hector's Nanna. Wonder if she'll come and make pozole for me, LOL.
I love the multiracial/interracial aspects and there's no FAIL. Hector as the God of Love is Daddy Supreme and yet he's got issues which he's honest enough to deal with. There were times I wanted to smack him and other times I wanted my "Papi" (those scenes were SOOOO hot)! I just love when a Dominant of either gender is written as someone who doesn't always know all the answers. In spite of Sam being a somewhat annoying twink (the type who usually makes my back teeth ache), there's a lot more going on with him, which makes him wonderfully and refreshingly honest. I loved him and hated him in equal measure depending on what he was doing (or not doing). I am glad though that he's started growing up (in all senses of the concept).
Another five stars for the warm and wacky Dewey clan.
An excellent sequel to . I'm going to miss Hector's Nanna. Wonder if she'll come and make pozole for me, LOL.
January 20, 2012
The first half of the book was a bit repetitive. I liked seeing Hector trying to be a good partner for Sam. I felt Sam made a step back up to a certain point if compared with the Sam at the end of the previous book.
The second part of the book was better, in my opinion, because the plot became more complicated, especially with Marcus' appearance, and Sam had to handle his lacks and his fear of growing up.
I wasn't so mad at Hector this time. Even if he was oblivious to Sam's machinations, I think it was for a desire to please him, not for a refusal to see his depression and misery. He was manipulated by Sam big time!
The world where Sam lives is awesome. I would have liked to see more about the other Gods and Goddesses, and more about Sam's life is affected for being the God of Sex.
The ending was very enjoyable and it made me chuckle quite a bit, especially seeing how Hector is smitten with the new Sam.
I'm looking forward to the next developments.
The second part of the book was better, in my opinion, because the plot became more complicated, especially with Marcus' appearance, and Sam had to handle his lacks and his fear of growing up.
I wasn't so mad at Hector this time. Even if he was oblivious to Sam's machinations, I think it was for a desire to please him, not for a refusal to see his depression and misery. He was manipulated by Sam big time!
The world where Sam lives is awesome. I would have liked to see more about the other Gods and Goddesses, and more about Sam's life is affected for being the God of Sex.
The ending was very enjoyable and it made me chuckle quite a bit, especially seeing how Hector is smitten with the new Sam.
I'm looking forward to the next developments.
July 31, 2010
An excellent continuation. I wasn't as emotionally affected by this story as i was the first one, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the glimpses of Sam's family. There was a scene in this one that happened off screen--that's all I'll say to avoid spoilers--but I would sooooo love to read that scene. So so much. *nods*
October 31, 2012
Liked it better than the first volume
Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.
Rating: 8/10
PROS:
- The relationship depicted in this series is more complex than those in most m/m novels. Both characters are far from perfect: they argue and hide things from each other and do things that seem calculated to cause real emotional pain. The upside is that when one of them does or says something sweet, it seems real, which makes it that much sweeter.
- Lygon is a good writer; he explores most major facets of the characters� personalities in detail. This book has a very good description of the journey a masochist goes through to reach the point at which pleasure has overtaken pain and a very good description of clinical depression. The author also has a way of including little, seemingly insignificant details and creating a realistic, well-rounded setting: there’s a scene in a hip café full of famous people that felt spot on to me (granted, I’ve never been in a place like that).
- I like Hector more after reading this book than I did after reading Chaos Magic. He really does seem to be TRYING to handle his issues with jealousy and cruelty toward Sam. (see cons below)
- Parts of the exposition in these books (they’re told in first person) are funny. Here’s one of my favorite parts from early in the book: after describing how sexy he looks while bending over a car’s engine, Sam says, “That might have seemed posed, but honestly, those things just sort of happened to me. It probably had something to do with being the God of Sex. It was my nature to look like porn.�
CONS:
- As much as my opinion of Hector improved while reading this story, I still don’t love him. He has moments of horridness that made me cringe and think maybe Sam would be better off single. (Those moments don’t last long, though.)
- While my opinion of Hector went up, my opinion of Sam went down. He has a selfish, spiteful, nasty streak in him that is far from endearing at times.
Overall comments: Another reader of this series told me a while back that by the end of the series, you get the sense that the characters “deserve each other,� and I’m starting to see that. What I’m hoping will happen, though, is that rather than thinking they’re equal because they’re both jealous and selfish and sometimes a little rotten, I’d like to think they’re equal because they’re both great. I think if anyone can pull off that sort of character evolution in the final book, it’s Lygon. Regardless, I’m anxious to read the third volume.
Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.
Rating: 8/10
PROS:
- The relationship depicted in this series is more complex than those in most m/m novels. Both characters are far from perfect: they argue and hide things from each other and do things that seem calculated to cause real emotional pain. The upside is that when one of them does or says something sweet, it seems real, which makes it that much sweeter.
- Lygon is a good writer; he explores most major facets of the characters� personalities in detail. This book has a very good description of the journey a masochist goes through to reach the point at which pleasure has overtaken pain and a very good description of clinical depression. The author also has a way of including little, seemingly insignificant details and creating a realistic, well-rounded setting: there’s a scene in a hip café full of famous people that felt spot on to me (granted, I’ve never been in a place like that).
- I like Hector more after reading this book than I did after reading Chaos Magic. He really does seem to be TRYING to handle his issues with jealousy and cruelty toward Sam. (see cons below)
- Parts of the exposition in these books (they’re told in first person) are funny. Here’s one of my favorite parts from early in the book: after describing how sexy he looks while bending over a car’s engine, Sam says, “That might have seemed posed, but honestly, those things just sort of happened to me. It probably had something to do with being the God of Sex. It was my nature to look like porn.�
CONS:
- As much as my opinion of Hector improved while reading this story, I still don’t love him. He has moments of horridness that made me cringe and think maybe Sam would be better off single. (Those moments don’t last long, though.)
- While my opinion of Hector went up, my opinion of Sam went down. He has a selfish, spiteful, nasty streak in him that is far from endearing at times.
Overall comments: Another reader of this series told me a while back that by the end of the series, you get the sense that the characters “deserve each other,� and I’m starting to see that. What I’m hoping will happen, though, is that rather than thinking they’re equal because they’re both jealous and selfish and sometimes a little rotten, I’d like to think they’re equal because they’re both great. I think if anyone can pull off that sort of character evolution in the final book, it’s Lygon. Regardless, I’m anxious to read the third volume.
June 30, 2016
This is a copy-paste of my review from book 1, since I had almost the exact same feelings for this one as the first one, though I ended up skimming a wee bit in this one;
I know BDSM has become quite popular over time, and I have read quite a few books with that theme... BUT almost everytime, I end up reading the book with my mouth open and my fingers clutching my Kindle. And I think it's time to admit that the BDSM element, does not work for me, unless the characters are really witty/snarky/funny.
I like it when the 'subs' show spine and have the wherewithal to think for themselves and not let the 'dom' completely control their lives (one of the reasons I stopped reading MF books, where the distinct lack of spine in a LOT of heroines).
I like it when the 'sub' fights back, and yes the sexy times can be really hot in the BDSM setting, but the complete lack of personal choice (even though I know it's in the setting of the d/s relationship) does not work for me.
This is not a bad book, it's well-written and I thought some of the characters were fun, but Hector... Ayayay... He is the epitome of bad 'dom' in my book; 'It's your fault Sam' 'Stop sulking Sam' 'Do this, do that..'And Hector DOES NOT listen at all, which I thought was one of the important characteristics of a good 'dom'?!?
Yeah, I think it's time for me to throw in the towel, I will read the rest of the series, but maybe I should just stop reading this sub-genre...
I know BDSM has become quite popular over time, and I have read quite a few books with that theme... BUT almost everytime, I end up reading the book with my mouth open and my fingers clutching my Kindle. And I think it's time to admit that the BDSM element, does not work for me, unless the characters are really witty/snarky/funny.
I like it when the 'subs' show spine and have the wherewithal to think for themselves and not let the 'dom' completely control their lives (one of the reasons I stopped reading MF books, where the distinct lack of spine in a LOT of heroines).
I like it when the 'sub' fights back, and yes the sexy times can be really hot in the BDSM setting, but the complete lack of personal choice (even though I know it's in the setting of the d/s relationship) does not work for me.
This is not a bad book, it's well-written and I thought some of the characters were fun, but Hector... Ayayay... He is the epitome of bad 'dom' in my book; 'It's your fault Sam' 'Stop sulking Sam' 'Do this, do that..'And Hector DOES NOT listen at all, which I thought was one of the important characteristics of a good 'dom'?!?
Yeah, I think it's time for me to throw in the towel, I will read the rest of the series, but maybe I should just stop reading this sub-genre...
July 30, 2015
*full review to come*
(2/04/2015) I'm in such a hurry to read the next book I can't be bothered to review properly right now. But here are my quick thoughts:
Brett is an unhelpful asshole. In case anyone is wondering, if you ever fear that a friend is in an abusive relationship don't behave the way Brett does in this book because it will A)escalate an already unstable and unsafe situation and B)isolate and alienate the friend you're trying to help and C) nobody likes an asshole m'kay.
Sam is bae. He's a hot mess but he's my hot mess.
I have complicated Hector feels. By turns he frustrates, infuriates, irritates and sickens me...and then he does something that makes me go aww and I soften towards him. It's a vicious cycle, I tell you. I understand Sam's Brokeback "I can't quit you" type of relationship w/Hector b/c I have one myself.
Ophir...what the duck?! How dare you. I don't even have words for the amount of rage I have for you. Kiss my fabulous black ass. You suck.
Did I mention Sam is bae? Because Sam is bae.
The whole divine aspect was VERY a total mindfuck in this book. I still wouldn't be surprised if .
I don't fully understand what just happened...but I liked it enough to keep going.
(2/04/2015) I'm in such a hurry to read the next book I can't be bothered to review properly right now. But here are my quick thoughts:
Brett is an unhelpful asshole. In case anyone is wondering, if you ever fear that a friend is in an abusive relationship don't behave the way Brett does in this book because it will A)escalate an already unstable and unsafe situation and B)isolate and alienate the friend you're trying to help and C) nobody likes an asshole m'kay.
Sam is bae. He's a hot mess but he's my hot mess.
I have complicated Hector feels. By turns he frustrates, infuriates, irritates and sickens me...and then he does something that makes me go aww and I soften towards him. It's a vicious cycle, I tell you. I understand Sam's Brokeback "I can't quit you" type of relationship w/Hector b/c I have one myself.
Ophir...what the duck?! How dare you. I don't even have words for the amount of rage I have for you. Kiss my fabulous black ass. You suck.
Did I mention Sam is bae? Because Sam is bae.
The whole divine aspect was VERY a total mindfuck in this book. I still wouldn't be surprised if .
I don't fully understand what just happened...but I liked it enough to keep going.
September 12, 2010
This is the continuation of Chaos Magic. Things have settle down a bit for Sam and Hector. Hector is going to therapy, Sam is trying to be good but they still have their moments. Hector buys Sam a motorcycle which causes some issues, as Sam’s impulse control is pretty much non-existent. Eventually Hector finds out why Sam looks so young which involves giving away his power. He is needless to say, not impressed and after a blow-up Sam leaves and is convinced by his ex that maybe Hector is done with him. At the Beltane celebration it all comes to a head when Hector shows up and they find out the ex is not quite as reformed as you think leading to a show-down. Sam made me crazy. He was honest to god like a three year old. He just followed people blindly, you’d think he hadn’t a brain in his head. LOL I felt for Hector, really I did. This one has some ouchy parts, yeah, hey Sam likes it ouchy. Not really my thing but it fits with who they are. I had to take a break through for some sugar after, but I’m looking forward to seeing how things progress in book 3.
January 25, 2015
This is the sequel to Chaos Magic. I have to say I really like these books for the novelty if nothing else. I've never read anything else like them.
Love Runes is set in our day and age but it's one that's populated by all kinds of gods such as Love, Sex, Traffic, Eternal Youth, Fear. The story follows two characters, Sam the God of Sex (the book is written from Sam's POV) and Hector the God of Love. They are together and have a bdsm lifestyle.
It’s odd but it somehow works.
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Slash Review
It's nice to read a book with characters in an established relationship for a change. There is some sex in this book, but there's a real plot too.
Love Runes is set in our day and age but it's one that's populated by all kinds of gods such as Love, Sex, Traffic, Eternal Youth, Fear. The story follows two characters, Sam the God of Sex (the book is written from Sam's POV) and Hector the God of Love. They are together and have a bdsm lifestyle.
It’s odd but it somehow works.
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Slash Review
It's nice to read a book with characters in an established relationship for a change. There is some sex in this book, but there's a real plot too.
May 19, 2010
This comes after Chaos Magic, which I enjoyed highly, and I was looking forward to the continuing adventures of Sam and Hector, but I had a hard time with where the consciousness was. It seemed to slip from our reality to another reality, and there were no markers that I could discern at least to indicate that. So I was confused, and did not finish.
November 12, 2013
I enjoyed this one just as much as Chaos Magic. Sam still isn't the most submissive sub, but he and Hector are working on that. The way Sam's brain works and the way he deals with his insecurities is quite interesting. I love these two so much that I started book three as soon as I finished this one.
October 5, 2010
Very good kinky m/m urban fantasy series about a willful submissive who's also a powerful witch and who worships an unusual set of gods: the God of Traffic, The God of Negotiation, etc. As he tries to stay out of the way of his abusive ex, he meets a powerful and compelling dominant and his whole life changes.
August 17, 2010
Yes, these books are hot and entertaining, but omg, Sam was soooo frustrating! When you get to the end you realize that this was intentional and for a reason, and for the most part it's resolved, but it was so hard to get to the end because Sam was driving me so nuts.
September 1, 2010
At first I wasnt' so sure where the book was going but Jay really did a fantastic job tidying everything up in the end.
December 22, 2011
Quite a bit harder to read than the first one, the story didn't go as fast as it but great story anyway.
September 29, 2012
I enjoyed this one as much as Chaos Magic, if not more. And my 'GOD' I loved the Papi/Boy scene halfway through and hopefully there is more of that in the next book !
May 26, 2013
Very good book. I loved the ending, but I really didn't expect Sam's family to be that way. Oh well, they were awesome, and I can't wait to read the next one.
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