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Summary: Don't know where to begin
Review: First, let me start out that I broke the golden rule of reading Seized before The Empresses' New Clothes. I am glad that I did; I wouldn't have spent the money on Seized if I read this book first. I know the reviewers who did not like the book is a small minority, but I wonder when this book first came out on cd-rom a few years ago perhaps there wasn't much competition out there in this genre. Maybe that explains the cult following and overflowing praise. To call Ms. Black prolific is quite misleading, Ms. Black is a very sweet warm woman who appreciates her fans, but this critique is not on her personality but of this book. While Seized also had its share of misogyny, the Empress had enough of it to last a lifetime. More than being offended, I am amazed how women still want to be dominated and sexual subjugated by men. Ms. Black's books speak of the larger society on how it views heterosexual relationships. The predator/prey union, which has been symbolized as erotic. We as the readers are along for the ride as the female protagonist, Kyra. Like Kyra, we are forced to convince ourselves that this barbaric world of female passivity is sexy. (...) I agree with some readers that the advanced technology didn't fit with the behavior that screamed Dark Ages. I respect dissent; and I can't fault women who found the book engaging. To each their own. I don't think I'll be picking up Ms. Black's books in the future. Women who are forced to act like children, who are not allowed to grow and become leaders, and who rely on men for their sexual pleasure is not a turn on. I thought Geris and Kyra's escape from the palace and being found out by their husbands was laughable. The women were reduced to children being scolded by their parents. The end read like an I Love Lucy episode, where Krya and Geris were Lucy and Ethel, it was embarrassing. At times reading this book I was praying for Kyra to escape. Why do people find women being forced to strip naked, being felt up against their will sexy? I feel this book is very over hyped. Don't expect too much from this if you do pick it up. If you're into female passivity and men controlling their every move then you'll enjoy this one.
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Summary: Very delicious and interesting romantica...
Review: I admit that I'm not a big reader of futuristic and sci-fi novels, but I couldn't resist picking up the novel that made Jaid Black famous amongst romantica enthusiasts. The Empress' New Clothes is the introduction to the Trek Mi Q'an series -- a series that, based on this first installment, seems to be quite a steamy and creative reading experience. In Empress, Zor, a seven-foot tall barbarian, has decided to seek his Sacred Mate. He finds Kyra, a beautiful redhead, on earth and immediately takes her to his home planet Tryston. Kyra soon discovers that Tryston is nothing like earth in terms of erotica. This is a rather uninhibited planet where women submit to their sacred mates and their constant sexual demands. Kyra is not keen with Zor at first, but his sexual prowess, undying devotion and even his possessive temper are hard to resist. There are various twists throughout the novel... I thought the erotic scenes were insatiable beyond words. They aren't Black's best descriptions, for I thought her descriptions in The Possession and Sins of the Father were far steamier, but said scenes left me satisfied -- so to speak. Also, there is a great balance between plot and erotica, something that is seldom done in this specific genre. I give it four stars instead of five because I didn't like the whole brainless female sex slaves thing. That's the sort of storyline you'd find in the Penthouse fiction column. But it doesn't cut it in women's erotica. I've read some of the reviews here and am surprised that a lot of readers find the domination and submission subplot off-putting. I think most readers missed the mark on the sensual implications in the objectification of women within the story. The point is that it is not considered as such on this fictional planet. Also, it is all written in the name of fantasy and escapism, which is the whole point of reading this brand of fiction to begin with. I loved this novel and Jaid Black is on my premier author list! I shall read all of her books, regardless of the subgenre. This is also another great offering from Ellora's Cave! I recommend The Empress' New Clothes most highly!
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Summary: Hot Hot Hot
Review: I couldn't put the book down, was all night!
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Summary: Really Good Story with Lots of Sex
Review: I don't usually get into futuristic novels but this one intrigued me and I sure wasn't disappointed. I love erotica but I don't like when its just boring sex. I like characters I can relate to and a story that entertains. The Empress' New Clothes was a story that was unique and interesting and well told (very funny). But the best part was that it did not let me down in the fantasy department (that is, after all, the most important ingredient in erotica). The sex was very graphic and hot, without taking anything away from the story. I recommend this book, along with another one I really enjoyed called "Bedtime Stories for Women" which has fairy tales for adults, with a different sexual fantasy for each fairy tale. This book reminded me of it because one of the stories is actually called "The Empress' New Clothes" and it also features the exhibitionist fantasy that is featured in this book.
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Summary: I enjoyed this book but...........
Review: I have to agree with the poster "a reader"(see post dated 06/19/02). I found Ms.Black's description of her lone black female character(Geris),to be very stereotypical and quite off-putting. It appears that Ms. Black based Geris on 1970's TV cliches and Black exploitation movies. I would have preferred that Ms.Black left out the character of Geris entirely, than to read the space-aged version of Weezie Jefferson or Coffy Brown. A woman of color is still a woman - and a person color is simply human. We are not all THAT different from other women or other ethnicities as a whole. Why is it so difficult for white authors to remember that - and simply write people of color as HUMAN first and foremost? If an author remembers that one basic truth -then no matter what "color" a character happens to be - the reader CAN always and WILL always relate. The character of Geris was also given short shrift storywise. Her story had been completely bypassed,eventhough her children were featured in later installments of the Trek Mi Q'an series. However, I was happy to hear that Ms.Black is now writing Geris' story and it will be completed shortly. I plan to buy it as I have all Ms.Black's other stories. I just hope that this time Ms.Black turns off those old Nike At Nite reruns of Good Times and The Jeffersons - and does the character of Geris the justice she deserves. Should you buy Ms.Black books? That's a definite yes! I LOVE Ms.Black's extremely graphic style,imagination and humor. She tells a good story and holds your interest throughout her books. Ms. Black's books are for readers who like their "romance" on the raw side. If your preferred tastes run the Harlequin or Silohuette Romance route - THESE BOOKS ARE NOT FOR YOU. While I would call them very erotic and graphic romance novels,the explicit sexual depictions might be too much for the straight romance readers.
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Summary: Romantica not Erotica
Review: I highly enjoyed Jaid Black's The Empress' New Clothes. If you are a reader of romance novels and want your story to be sexy, hot, and well written than I would recommend all of Jaid Black's works. This particular story was funny, exciting and HOT. For those of you who read erotica this story may seem to be a little tame but still very well written and enjoyable. I have to thank Ms. Black for introducing me to the world of Romantica and the Trek Mi'Qan universe.
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Summary: Fun Sci-Fi erotica with a decent storyline
Review: I liked this book because it was funny. There were jokes and funny situations that made you laugh between all these hot sex scenes. If you can't get into Sci-Fi space traveling, separate dimensions and blue people then don't pick up this disk. The main female is a tax accountant on earth and captured by a king in the seventh dimension. Most of the book is then dedicated to her getting used to him and to the customs of the culture which, of course, is highly sexed. There's a subplot to overthrow the king which is kind of nice. This is one of the few erotic books I have read that tried to read like a real novel although if judged strictly by this criteria I would have given one star. As it was, I liked the sex and the characters and so I gave it a three which is pretty high for me for one of these kinds of books. I do have a complaint which is more of annoyance than anything else. The language of the alien culture is supposed to be very different than earth and through a necklace placed around the earth woman's neck she is able to speak and understand the alien language. Half way through the book, the alien culture suddenly picks up slang and jokes that don't fit with the original description of the alien culture. Somehow they all became average guys talking about their women. Also there is a black woman who has been the very best friend of the main character from earth. Apparently they met when they were about 5 and have been inseparable every since. The black character speaks and acts as if she grew up in the ghetto. I don't think so if they lived near each all their lives and she is supposedly educated as well. Like I said it was annoying but did not interfere with the basic premise of the book. I think, and I definitely could be wrong about this, that the book's basic message is to lighten up and have some fun.
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Summary: It Was OK, but RABBLE-RABBLE-RABBLE anyway.
Review: I LOVED it for the absence of same-sex scenes and other hit/miss surplus please-everyone kink that does nothing for me but make me laugh, it's so hackneyed, with such a narrow and insistent OCD-afflicted target readership. At least she's setting a standard that I hope will be followed by some greats in the field. She went for the fantasy without worrying, and I love HER for that. All I want is MORE books that stick to simpler erotic themes and a distinctly romantic format. Why does EVERYTHING contain weirdness?? There's never a warning, either, unless you explore all reader reviews. Sometimes there aren't any. Some are just raving praise from authors friends. You have to wait until a book has been out a long time. I will try others by this author. The "one star" is because it isn't great writing (in ANY respect, including sexy scenes), which always-always-always lets me down. It's writing that SHOULD BE BETTER. I don't know about could. Maybe it is editors and publishers, not book characters, who should be tied up and spanked. Still that is just one person's cranky opinion, and it looks to me like this author pleases her audience by and large. I guess the one star is because I INSIST on my say in this. The product didn't please me. I, also, hated the way the heroine talked. Sorry.
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Summary: GREAT BOOK!!
Review: I loved these characters. Jaid Black does a great job of building a different world for us to live in. This was the first book I have read by her and now she is one of my favorite authors. I can't wait for the next installment, I hope she keeps writing about this world. I have fallen in love with it and the people who live in it.
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Summary: Hot!!
Review: I loved this first book by Jaid Black. It was very erotic and I found myself drawn into this whole world she created.
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