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eg_m's review
3.0
A reader can count on Cara Bristol for lots of 'hot and steamy' and Breeder does not disappoint.
jackiehorne's review
1.0
Bleh! The sell copy made this book sound like a SF feminist exploration of the costs of oppressing women in a male-dominated society. On the surface, it is. But in the society depicted, women are SO degraded to start with that we're meant to cheer for any small gains our heroine makes, rather than for anything approximating equality. Somehow, I just can't get excited that our heroine is physically chastised and sexually used by a NICE dominant alpha male rather than the overtly sadistic men that she might otherwise have been stuck with. A good read for those looking for spanking/shaming thrills, with the thinnest veneer of feminism to make it look shiny, perhaps, but not for me.
cait's review
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Torture, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Murder, Rape, Emotional abuse, Violence, Abandonment, Blood, Dysphoria, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, and Trafficking
gbixler80's review
3.0
too much
Got halfway through and had to stop. The writing is wonderful, as is the world and story created. There was just too much erotica for me to continue. If you like erotica to dominate the book, and in a way that it is not written crudely, this is a 5 star book for you. I prefer my romance to be more story and plot dominant with well placed erotica.
Got halfway through and had to stop. The writing is wonderful, as is the world and story created. There was just too much erotica for me to continue. If you like erotica to dominate the book, and in a way that it is not written crudely, this is a 5 star book for you. I prefer my romance to be more story and plot dominant with well placed erotica.
tab2004's review
3.0
The whole males are the only species that counts idea in this book at first turned me off as a female. But as I continued to read, even in spite of the horrible shit Omra puts up with both before and after, I found myself wanting to know how her life would continue in a household with an alpha and a beta both feeling differently towards her. I was engrossed with how Dak slowly developed feelings and started to understand how the way of life Parseon was wanting him to live was not going to work for him any longer and how he felt for Omra. Their intimate scenes were not just there for titillation, they showed how their relationship was deeper than even Parseon could allow.
mayhemmoxie's review
2.0
I am usually a big fan of smutty books, but this one I didn’t really like. Maybe it was the whole “other species, other planet” thing and maybe it was the “women are useless for everything except breeding” culture. It could also be that I absolutely hate the name Omra and wish that the main character had been a little less…. awful. She has no depth and makes blatantly stupid decisions. I don’t even feel bad for her most of the time even though they tried to hard to make her likeable. I’m glad this book was free.
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beckiebookworm1974's review
4.0
🌟🌟🌟🌟Twinkling Stars
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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Well, Well, Well.
Every so often a little gem you were so not expecting to rate much surprises you with its unique perspective and vivid world building.
Breeder by Cara Bristol is one such little nugget, a story that once started is so strangely addictive that even with its surreal surroundings it just has to be finished.
So a bit of background Breeder is set in a male dominated world.
The males are split down the middle into two camps Alphas & Betas.
Alphas are top of the food chain, with all the advantages this title holds, they get all the best jobs and basically are top dog in all things.
So Alphas marry betas who in a way are like the wife and are subservient to their alpha husbands.
Alphas can beat, punish and well basically totally dominate their betas.
In my opinion being a beta is a pretty shit deal only a few steps up from a female breeder.
Now the lowly female of this delightful planet are kept in containment facilities waiting for when the alphas on the planet Parseon are ready to produce the next generation of Alphas, Betas & Breeders.
So are you following along so far?
ALPHAS / TOP DOG
MARRY BETAS / DOMINATED PARTNER
WOMAN / FOR BREEDING
The woman on this planet are so low in importance that the livestock has more value than these poor females.
So the story goes that Commander Dak, one of the main ruling alphas on the planet is ready to procreate so he purchases Omra a breeder slave to impregnate and then hand over to his beta husband.
Only Alphas are allowed to breed and the breeder can still be used at alphas discretion by other alphas and their beta partners, but traditional breeding is only an alphas right.
So some observations about our commander & Omra.
Dak was so blatantly hetro, his suspected struggle with his low sex drive was just an attraction to the wrong gender, basically, he just liked girls not guys
DUH!!! ROLLS EYES.
From the moment Dak encounters Omra, even in her dirty bedraggled state he feels an intense connection and protective instinct towards her.
I felt he was actually being very sweet and caring while still trying to follow protocol.
His struggle to balance his feelings with his ability to lead was fascinating to watch.
and When Dak, loses it with his beta for his appalling treatment of his omra, I was so applauding from the sidelines.
I really Don't think Dak or Omra were expecting to feel so emotionally attached to each other
"He grabbed her head in his hands and crushed her lips under his mouth, plundered with his tongue, wetness dampened her face and she realised with a shock the tears didn't only originate from her, Alpha was crying"
I loved also the fact that omra though very submissive in her nature also portrayed a quiet strength and dignity that shone like a beacon from her, She is easily pleased and it takes very little to satisfy and keep her content and happy.
And now just when your grounded let's add to the mix a little bit of corporal punishment.
YAY!!!
Oh, I do love a spot of spanking.
So Dak had an implement of some sort, can't remember its name, but it sounded bloody unpleasant and painful in nature.
really Not a titillating escapade here, but a real chastisement Ouch!!!!!
Throughout this storyI found there was an underlying vein of humour that made me quietly smile.
" I can walk, she protested, wiggling her feet "not tonight he said. she felt light and fragile in his arms, a delicate injured bird, "Although if you would like, I could sling you over my shoulder like a sack of tubers"
Another little gem that had me chuckling to myself was
"Monto" he said " The pleasure was so intense, I feared it might kill me" she sprang up with alarm, " coupling can cause death?"
Now that one made me spit out my coffee.
So There we have it a breakdown of all that is Breeder.
In conclusion, this was an amazingly imaginative piece of writing, a very enjoyable read that was a lot more than the bit of slap and tickle that I was kind of initially expecting, a very
thought-provoking piece of fiction.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with free readers copy of Breeder By Cara Bristol, this is my own personal opinion.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.beckiebookworm.com/
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.beckiebookworm.com/
Well, Well, Well.
Every so often a little gem you were so not expecting to rate much surprises you with its unique perspective and vivid world building.
Breeder by Cara Bristol is one such little nugget, a story that once started is so strangely addictive that even with its surreal surroundings it just has to be finished.
So a bit of background Breeder is set in a male dominated world.
The males are split down the middle into two camps Alphas & Betas.
Alphas are top of the food chain, with all the advantages this title holds, they get all the best jobs and basically are top dog in all things.
So Alphas marry betas who in a way are like the wife and are subservient to their alpha husbands.
Alphas can beat, punish and well basically totally dominate their betas.
In my opinion being a beta is a pretty shit deal only a few steps up from a female breeder.
Now the lowly female of this delightful planet are kept in containment facilities waiting for when the alphas on the planet Parseon are ready to produce the next generation of Alphas, Betas & Breeders.
So are you following along so far?
ALPHAS / TOP DOG
MARRY BETAS / DOMINATED PARTNER
WOMAN / FOR BREEDING
The woman on this planet are so low in importance that the livestock has more value than these poor females.
So the story goes that Commander Dak, one of the main ruling alphas on the planet is ready to procreate so he purchases Omra a breeder slave to impregnate and then hand over to his beta husband.
Only Alphas are allowed to breed and the breeder can still be used at alphas discretion by other alphas and their beta partners, but traditional breeding is only an alphas right.
So some observations about our commander & Omra.
Dak was so blatantly hetro, his suspected struggle with his low sex drive was just an attraction to the wrong gender, basically, he just liked girls not guys
DUH!!! ROLLS EYES.
From the moment Dak encounters Omra, even in her dirty bedraggled state he feels an intense connection and protective instinct towards her.
I felt he was actually being very sweet and caring while still trying to follow protocol.
His struggle to balance his feelings with his ability to lead was fascinating to watch.
and When Dak, loses it with his beta for his appalling treatment of his omra, I was so applauding from the sidelines.
I really Don't think Dak or Omra were expecting to feel so emotionally attached to each other
"He grabbed her head in his hands and crushed her lips under his mouth, plundered with his tongue, wetness dampened her face and she realised with a shock the tears didn't only originate from her, Alpha was crying"
I loved also the fact that omra though very submissive in her nature also portrayed a quiet strength and dignity that shone like a beacon from her, She is easily pleased and it takes very little to satisfy and keep her content and happy.
And now just when your grounded let's add to the mix a little bit of corporal punishment.
YAY!!!
Oh, I do love a spot of spanking.
So Dak had an implement of some sort, can't remember its name, but it sounded bloody unpleasant and painful in nature.
really Not a titillating escapade here, but a real chastisement Ouch!!!!!
Throughout this storyI found there was an underlying vein of humour that made me quietly smile.
" I can walk, she protested, wiggling her feet "not tonight he said. she felt light and fragile in his arms, a delicate injured bird, "Although if you would like, I could sling you over my shoulder like a sack of tubers"
Another little gem that had me chuckling to myself was
"Monto" he said " The pleasure was so intense, I feared it might kill me" she sprang up with alarm, " coupling can cause death?"
Now that one made me spit out my coffee.
So There we have it a breakdown of all that is Breeder.
In conclusion, this was an amazingly imaginative piece of writing, a very enjoyable read that was a lot more than the bit of slap and tickle that I was kind of initially expecting, a very
thought-provoking piece of fiction.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with free readers copy of Breeder By Cara Bristol, this is my own personal opinion.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.beckiebookworm.com/
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
michaelakathleen's review
4.0
This is the first book of this kind I have read. Originally I was put off because it is written in 3rd person (which I prefer reading 1st person) but this book intrigued me so I continued it and I found I actually really enjoyed it. I will say that some of the context would be triggering for some readers. Overall I really enjoyed this book and will be continuing the series!
theblisstour's review
3.0
Really surprisingly good. It's a bit dark, and sadly not too far from the truth in some places.
I feared for the heroine so many times but the hero always came through for her. I want to read more of this series and this author.
I feared for the heroine so many times but the hero always came through for her. I want to read more of this series and this author.