Review Wednesday: Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James

*This is a book meant for adults due to some inappropriate content for people younger than 18.*

*DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW UNTIL YOU HAVE READ FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. THERE MAY BE SOME SPOILER. If you want to read this series, read my review about Fifty Shades of Grey by clicking on the link: Review: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Title: Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades #2)
Author: E.L. James
1st Date of Publication: September 16, 2011
ISBN: 9781612130583
# of Pages: 532
Genre: New Adult, Adult Romance, Erotica Romance
Age Rating: 17+ (Language, Violence, Sexual content)

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Book Description:

Daunted by the singular sexual tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house.

But desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and when he proposes a new arrangement, Anastasia cannot resist. They rekindle their searing sensual affair, and Anastasia learns more about the harrowing past of her damaged, driven, and demanding Fifty Shades.

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront her anger and envy of the women who came before her and make the most important decision of her life.

Erotic, sparkling and suspenseful, Fifty Shades Darker is the irresistibly addictive second part of the Fifty Shades trilogy.

Setting: Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington

Point of View: 1st Person- Anastasia "Ana" Steele

Goodreads Rating: 3.88

My Rating: 3.90


Part of the Book that Caught My Attention: Title
View on the Cover: I really liked how the embellished mask looked like. When I first saw this, I thought maybe either Ana or Christian might be wearing a mask figuratively and/or literally.
View on the Title: Does the book get darker or do you find a darker history about another character(s)?

Pros:

• This book was a quick read and kept me captivated as it took me another three days to finish this book.
• I really enjoyed the character development with Christian. The reader gets to learn a tiny bit more of why he is so messed up and such a control freak along with his unusual form of enjoyment. But, you still do not get to know enough of the story to understand his character.
• I like how Ana becomes more ballsy when it comes to wanting things or impressing Christian. Where she lacks in having freedom, she makes up for in audacity to keep Christian at her fingertips.

Cons:

• I knew Ana was going to go back to Christian because he is just that interesting. I felt that her character weakens throughout the novel because she barely fights him about being overprotective. I feel that she becomes less herself in this book.
• What bothered me the most about Christian was that he is a complete blockhead when it comes to Ana staying with him. He keeps pleading to her not to leave and she continues to reassure him that she will not. It bothers me that this is such a common occurrence in this book.

Critics' Reviews:

"In a class by itself."  —Entertainment Weekly

 E.L. James's Website:

http://www.eljamesauthor.com/

Other Recommendations:

 Clipped Wings by Helena Hunting
Beautiful Oblivion by Jamie McGuire