In case we've managed to keep this a secret all this time, we should let y'all know that we're an international unicorn mafia spanning three countries and eight time zones, and it's only through the miracles of technology that this wonderful happy hour can take place each month. Alas, we regret to report that, due to the atrocious weather in certain areas of the USA recently, our very own Bracken Rainbow Stallion (a.k.a. Justin) took shelter in the stables rather than visit the clubhouse for March's happy hour. Stay safe, Stallion!
The rest of us managed to mosey our way into the clubhouse and pop open the champagne, cocktails, and ginger ale (for some of us non-drinkers). Lyn Gala will be BMBR's featured author for March, so keep an eye out for more reviews of her work this month!
March's Happy Hour Chat book is Claimings, Tails and Other Alien Artifacts by Lyn Gala.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I gotta get a cocktail refresh BRB
Sunny: are we
ready to talk tail sex?
Jenni Lea: TAIL
SEX!
SRAL:
ready.
Natasha: I love
tail sex
Breann:
yup!
Sunny: There
wasn't enough, though
Jenni Lea: It was
my first time. I was a tail sex virgin. Lyn Gala popped my cherry. ;D
Audrey: Oh,
poor J, having to miss out on this due to technical difficulties. ^__^ I'm sure
he's weeping.
Breann: no,
there certainly wasn't
Lorix: Me too
JL:
SRAL: Same
here Jo.
Sunny: hey,
there was tail sex in HHW!
Lorix: I know
Audrey!!
Natasha: I loved
HHW *sigh*
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: TAIL SEX and I'm back
Want to hear more about aliens, tail sex, and lovey-dovey D/s? Hop into our pillow nest and check it out after the jump!
*sets out refreshments, emphasis on the fresh* That makes no sense, but it sounded good! We hope you all are properly (or improperly) refreshed as you read on for the rest of the Happy Hour Chat covering Lyn Gala's Claimings, Tails and Other Alien Artifacts. We may or may not veer off course and discuss, among other things, The Princess Bride, Jar Jar Binks, and balloon animal sex. Hey, it's never dull in the clubhouse! :)
(Warning: This chat contains some spoilers.)
Audrey
Quick copy/paste of the blurb so we know what we're talking about
(Claimings, Tails, and Other Alien Artifacts): Liam loves his life as a
linguist and trader on the Rownt homeworld, but he has ignored his heart and
sexual needs for years. He won't risk letting anyone come too close because he
won't risk letting anyone see his deeply submissive nature. For him, submission
comes with pain. Life burned that lesson into his soul from a young age. This
fear keeps him from noticing that the Rownt trader Ondry cares for him.
Ondry may not understand humans, but he recognizes a wounded soul,
and his need to protect Liam is quickly outpacing his common sense. They may
have laws, culture, and incompatible genitalia in their way, but Ondry knows
that he can find a way to overcome all that if he can just overcome the ghosts
of Liam's past. Only then can he take possession of a man he has grown to love.
Jenni Lea: There
was tail sex??? How did I forget that????
Lorix: OMG so
there was....
Ann of Ween Gaybles: Nappin'
at the wheel girlies
Jenni Lea: I was
nappin' for realz just 20 minutes ago...
Breann: me too
:)
Natasha: Ann, we
missed you in your absence
Audrey: Maybe
it wasn't quite as memorable as Ondry's appendage?
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I KNOW RIGHT?
Natasha: How's
the SANGRIA?
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Dos Equis with lime salt
Natasha: *gasp*
so unusual...
Lorix: Okay
can I say when I got this book I thought, nah, no way I'm gonna like this, the
title and front cover totes put me off.
Sunny: The
cover was AWFUL!
Audrey: Lori,
totally! I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it in the end. However, the
darker stuff was kind of pushing my comfort zone, along with the
kidnapping-captivity aspect.
Ann of Ween Gaybles: Me too
A, but it totally worked in the end
Jo: ok guys
put aside reality we all know we have reading kinks that would squeek us out in
real life but really how the hell are tentacles sexy...? is it the multiple
facet, the longness the fact that they get thicker for the size queens… how do
you get past the slimy sea creature?
Sunny: I pretend
they aren't slimy, Jo
Breann: The
cover is terrible. That is NOT how Ondry looks. He doesn't look human, nor is
he human size
Sunny: There
were so many great details in this story. I loved how the Rownt communicated so much with facial expressions and changing skin color. "Ondry
had that lippy look of aggravation."
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I liked how it worked the whole Dom/sub thing from a totally
different angle and I bought every word of it
Lorix: As I
read it I totally enjoyed it but I would never, ever have read it if it wasn't
for the book chat.
Breann: I
didn't feel like this pushed my comfort zone at all, I didn't really enjoy it
until the kidnapping happened
Sunny: I
didn't mind the captivity at all.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Wow B, it didnt push your comfort zone *color me shocked* ;)
Audrey: I kept
thinking Stockholm Syndrome.
Lorix: The
kidnapping captive thing was okay for me cos he was nice. I'm not sure
what that says about me....
Jo: I was
actually ok with the capture part i have realized i like a little bit of
dub/con but where it was all a mistake ala princess bride
SRAL: I never
watched princess bride
Breann: In
fact, exactly where J checked out, it where i checked IN
Jo: Oh My
God L. Oh My God please whatever you do watch it asap
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Princess Bride is Awesome
Jenni Lea: GASP!
You've never seen the Princess Bride?!?!?
Sunny: I LOVE
Princess Bride
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Naturally
Breann: Ugh.
Princess Bride.
SRAL: I've
watched pieces. Yeah. I never watched it.
Breann: Really?
you all love it? LOL
Audrey: Nope,
I'm just meh on Princess Bride, B. My friends will smack me for saying
that.
Natasha: Do you
think there's a gay porn parody called Prince Bride?! because I need it
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: That would be amazing wouldnt it
Natasha: SO
amazing
Natasha: I love
silly porn parodies.. it's why I have Twinklight
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: *off to google Twinklight*
Lorix: I'll
watch the parody version when Natasha has persuaded the cockyboys to film it
for her.
SRAL: I
really liked what the author did, exploring the qualities wanted in a
Dom.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Exactly SRAL! I wondered how she was going to pull off the whole
"no sex with Ondry" thing and still make it work
Sunny: I liked
how Liam liked wearing the leash ;)
Audrey: The
foreword with the explanations of the story's origin was pretty cool. I think I
appreciated the story more with that background in mind.
Jenni Lea: I liked
the concept of the leash
Breann: I loved
the leash!
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Of course you did B
Sunny: and how
Liam liked being held down. That was hot.
Breann: I loved
that Ondry knew he would love it. Once he realized what it really meant
Jenni Lea: Yeah, I
figured this book would be right up your alley B.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: *nods* very hot, I agree with Sunny :D
SRAL: Lyn
Gala gives great D/s
Sunny: I loved
how much Ondry got into getting Liam off. “I like giving you pleasure. You mewl
nicely.” And how Ondry was so fascinated by Liam’s sexuality, how smug
he was that Liam couldn’t control himself around Ondry.
Jo: That
was lost me I just cannot, CANNOT get into a leash thing. I have said it before
my mind goes straight to those kids on the security leashes and that is not an
image for sexy times
Audrey: The
leash thing wasn't really for me. However, I could see where Liam would
need it and feel comforted by it.
Lorix: I liked
the lead too, apart from the whole immobilising his leg thing, that just seemed
uncomfortable.
Ann of Ween Gaybles: But I
like how Ondry explained it Jo, it made sense for their culture/species/turtle
nest
Sunny: It
recognized Liam's conflicting loyalties, and Ondry's need to protect him.
Breann: But I
was so confused for the first part. It took me for-ev-er to get into it I
would have loved it all if not for my confuzzledness in the beginning
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I liked the first part. It was like a cultural anthropology
orgasm
Sunny: It was
interesting to watch them discover and then navigate all the cultural and
biological differences.
SRAL:
cultural anthropology orgasm <~~~~ yes this.
Breann: I don't
think I had to patience to read about culture. Give me leashes people.
Lorix: I agree
Breann it took me a little while to get into it. Then I wanted the second bit
when he was captive to be longer.
Breann: yup!
Once I really loved it, it was over
Audrey: Ondry's
attention to Liam was really hot. Loved that aspect of it. Plus I appreciated
that Ondry wanted to give pleasure any way he could, i.e. TAIL SEX.
Sunny: Tail
sex was HOT. We just needed more of it.
Ann of Ween Gaybles: I liked
how Ondry got off on making Liam lose it. Total sexy power trip
Sunny: The
linguistic rules were interesting, and I liked how they were introduced
naturally, not in an info dump. How each time Liam learned a new word/phrase,
he learned more about Ondry. It was also fun to watch Ondry learn/process/apply
new information about humans.
Audrey: I
actually would have liked to see some of their interactions as Ondry set
up/courted Liam without Liam's knowledge.
Sunny:
Audrey... I loved when Liam realized Ondry had been courting him all
along!
Ann of Ween Gaybles: Good
point Audrey, that would have been cool
Breann: Yes,
sunny!! I loved that too
Lorix: My
favourite line, "My body would rather trade with you than it would with
me."
Audrey: I
realize adding the courting would've made it longer, but it might have made me
feel a LITTLE more comfortable about the whole "you are mine,
FOREVER" sort of thing.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Yeah, most of the book really "showed" everything, but
we were definitely "told" about the courting
Sunny: I liked
when Ondry explained what having a palteia meant, what a gift they were and how
much they were valued. And later, when he talked about how the other traders
would be jealous of Ondry for having a palteia and how he was going to rub it
in their faces. Then, when he did show Liam off, I couldn’t stop grinning.
Audrey: Sunny,
that was really sweet.
Jenni Lea: I
really wish it were longer as well but I loved what little bit we got.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: It was WAY more than I expected
Sunny: and
those grandmothers... how awesome were they?!
Sunny: Best
line: "Listen, child. I do not know your customs, but if Ondry tried to
trade you away, I would strip the skin from his penis so he might never father
children." OUCH!
Ann of Ween Gaybles: HAHAHA
- Sunny!
Jo: You
guys are actually making me think I need to revisit the book and finish
reading
Lorix: Lol Jo,
I do that all the time with books I wasn't into, after a chat!!!!! The unicorns
are very persuasive!
SRAL: I loved
the way the Rownt society was set up
Audrey: When
Liam learned about his value as Ondry's palteia. And how he carries Ondry's
social status. The ultimate equality of the relationship was perfect for
Liam.
Sunny: I liked
how the Rownt's skills in negotiation and the importance they placed on it
reflected so much of their culture. "Manipulation was a social construct
Rownt understood very well." Also, the insults they opened with made me
laugh.
Jenni Lea: I love
it when they have a matriarchal society and play women up to be strong
characters
Ann of Ween Gaybles: It was
so interesting wasn't it?
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: The grandmothers were scary, I liked them
Sunny: me, too
:)
Natasha:
Whenever the word palteia was mentioned, the word 'child' followed soon after,
so that really weirded me out. In fact, I think the word 'child' was used a
weird amount of times.
Audrey: Ditto,
Natasha. The child parallels were kind of uncomfortable.
Sunny: I
didn't see them as parallels so much because Ondry explained that wasn't at all
what a palteia was
Audrey: I think
b/c of the setting (obviously sci-fi/otherworldly), I was able to let go of
some of my comfort zone issues a little more than usual. Same with my general
appreciation of the creativity that went into the world building.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I was Ok with the kid thing, because they really viewed them
differently than humans
Breann:
including little human boys who liked tails in their ass
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Especially little humans who liked tails in their asses
Sunny: I like
reading about little humans who like tails in their asses ;)
Audrey: It was
more of a parallel only in my mind b/c of seeing the two words on the page at
the same time so often.
Breann: I
didn't get that they were thinking of actual children either
Lorix: I did
like the Rownt society and I liked Ondry's confusion when Liam tried to explain
'human' phrases. I loved how Liam then used trading terms to explain
things.
Sunny: The
trading was a huge part of their culture. They took so much pride in
successful negotiations.
Lorix: They
really did Sunny.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I loved how Ondry made it so important that Liam understand and
open up to him about his feelings
Lorix: Yes
Ann, that he wanted to understand - that's what i really liked, despite or
because of the whole D/s thing Ondry wanted to understand Liam, wanted to
pleasure and look after Liam.
Audrey: The
trading aspect was really interesting. I felt more comfortable about Liam's
circumstances when Ondry brought him into his "inner circle." Even
without having Ondry spell out Liam's worth, you could tell Ondry trusted Liam
if he was able to keep him so close/show him so much.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: It was interesting how Ondry saw Liam as more of an equal and
had respect for him when it came to tradin
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: *trading, I'm like a damn redneck (that I am)
Sunny: lol...
he was impressed that Liam could actually trade his body.
Jenni Lea:
rednecks FTW!
Jenni Lea: I liked
that part too Sunny
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Ondry totally struggled with that didn't he Sunny. It was
interesting watching Liam trying to explain why sex was fun
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: REDNECKS!
Audrey: YES,
the trading of his body thing...what a totally different POV.
Sunny: he
didn't understand why humans would pay for sex when it was freely available, so
obviously, Liam was a master trader
Lorix: And
how, in his mind, he 'rescued' him from the horrible Officer (name escapes
me).
Audrey: I
thought that was brilliant. I totally <3-ed Ondry way way way more.
Breann: I loved
this from Ondry: "I love seeing you so lost in pleasure that you can think
of nothing else. I love knowing that my presence causes you such a physical
reaction and I love falling asleep circled around your warmth with your fingers
stroking me"
Sunny: aww...
it was so sweet!
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Turtle pets were the best weren't they?
Audrey: hehehhee,
there were some great quotes. Any other favorites??
Sunny: Ondry
made me laugh with his self confidence, too.
Sunny:
"...you buried your palteia nature until you met a Rownt so insightful
that he saw through your disguise and took you to the grandmothers and claimed
you as his own." And “I know that anyone who takes my genetic material
does so because they find it superior and hope to lay eggs with it.” And “It’s
so much better to be yourself and have people simply impressed because of your
undeniable talent.”
Breann: and
"I would like to steal your control from you and force you to admit that
even your body knows that it is mine"
Jenni Lea: I have
to agree with Ann. I want a pillow nest too!
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: IN THE PILLOW NEST! I really can't say enough good things about
the pillow nest
Lorix: And our
favourite, the pillow nest. So comfy.
Lorix: We need
one for the club house...
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: We do!
Sunny: I
vote yes for pillow nest in the club house
Breann:
"There is something to be said for having someone like you so much they
chained you to a wall" <--- RIGHT?!?
SRAL:
It
SRAL: be
nice*
SRAL:
would*
SRAL:
gah!
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Exactly Breann!
Natasha:
NO
Natasha: That
line sounds like it something from a creepy, rapey, stockholm syndrome
book
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Oh SRAL :D
Lorix: PMSL
SRAL
Sunny: Breann-
he really liked the security of submitting to a strong male
Audrey: Clubhouse
pillow nest FTW!
Breann:
EXACTLY!
Sunny:
YES!
Audrey: I liked
when Liam first played with Ondry's tail.
Audrey: Without
knowing the significance. :)
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: That was sweet Audrey. I liked how Liam wanted to do things but
he was so tentative and confused for a while there
Natasha:
"My bf loves me soooo much that he chains me to a walk!
TEEHEE!"
Natasha: *hides
behind rock* >:( it scares me
Breann: Yes, he
did. and Ondry knows that he liiiiiiiiiikes it
Audrey: Yeah,
Stockholm Syndrome-y for me, too, N.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Now you're just braggin' Natasha
Natasha:
lol
Audrey: It
didn't really work for me until it was clear that Ondry saw Liam as his equal.
And would treat him with respect, etc. Before that, I wouldn't buy Liam's
comfort with the situation.
Ann of Ween Gaybles: That
was important Audrey. I liked that it was SO important to Ondry that Liam
understood
SRAL: It's
nice. I like reading about that aspect in a relationship.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: The Stockholm Syndrome part?
SRAL: the
chaining.
SRAL: Liam
was submissive. to me it was normal for him
SRAL: it's in
his nature
Breann: i
thought so too L
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: and he hid it for SO long
Audrey: I think
I needed to know there was Liam's consent to the situation and not just
slavery. Once I knew and once Ondry made
it so clear, I was totally on board.
Lorix: I think
I agree Audrey.
SRAL: Liam
needs (lol been reading too much SM) and Ondry supplies.
Lorix: But
Ondry showed him how caring he was by being so nice.
Jo: yeah
that squeeks me out on the BDSM when they cross that line and it feels too machismo
-- I don't know if it is cultural thing but a man having authority over me just
pushes all my buttons because it is expected.
Jenni Lea: It
broke my heart reading about Liam's past so I was glad he had Ondry for the
rest of his life. He would now be cherished and loved forever after.
*sigh*
Sunny:
*sigh*
Audrey: ME
TOOOOOOOO. Liam's past was so sad. *hugs JL*
Lorix: It was
sooo sad.
Audrey: I hate
seeing someone being taken advantage of like that. His trust was broken in such
a terrible way.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: D'awwwww JL - so true. Let's all cuddle in the pillow nest
Audrey: *jumps
into the pillow nest and hands everyone a stuffed unicorn*
Breann: I don't
remember being sad. but I'll cuddle!
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I felt so bad for Liam too Audrey. Especially when he said he
grew out of his twinkhood, but he was still a sub
Sunny: Liam
just needed to be reassured that he could stay forever, and not be traded
away.
Jo: maybe
that is why I couldn't finish. it read too controlling and i never got to the "but
i like that" part
Lorix: Ooookay...so
the tail sex? Did you like it, did you need to have a cock involved or was the
tail a ok?
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I'm good with the tail onacounta they were good with the
tail
Audrey: Tail
sex worked for me! It was different, but not a turnoff.
Breann: i liked
that Ondry stayed who he was. he didn't magically have an erection and want sex
for pleasure
SRAL: I wish
they had had anal sex but the tail was verrah fine
Natasha: tail
sex was the only part of the book that works for me :) HHW made me like tail
sex
Sunny: The
tail definitely worked for me.
Breann: he
wanted to pleasure Liam, but that was really it
Breann: yeah,
loved that tail
Jenni Lea: I liked
that too B.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Yep - he got off on the power (not physical) he had over Liam's
bod, that was some serious mental sex happening there
SRAL: I liked
that he could have actual sex with Liam as well...it really made it all about
Liam's pleasure
Audrey: Ditto,
SRAL.
Sunny: I liked
all of it.
SRAL: me
too
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Zactly!
Lorix: Yep
SRAL.
Audrey: I like
that Ondry also ASKED how to give Liam pleasure. He was so curious about his
palteia, and he was so eager to make things right with him.
Sunny: I loved
Ondry's curiosity.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I really got how much Ondry wanted to make him happy and I think
taking the traditional sex out of it, made it more believable
Jenni Lea: I liked
when Liam finally realized why Ondry kept putting his hands around his
neck.
Sunny: I did,
too, JL
Lorix: Oh so
did I JL, I'd forgotten that.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Oh yeah JL - you're right, that was pretty cool when he started
rembering all that
Audrey: That
was sweet, JL!
SRAL: For me
with D/s, I love reading a sub getting all of his needs attended to, whether it
be direct or indirect, so for me Ondry was the boss. He attended to Liam so
well.
Sunny: Ondry
also got off on the power he had over Liam's body :)
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Yes, SRAL, those are the kind of D/s books I can get into
Lorix: Ditto.
It has to be consensual and considerate
Audrey: It did
feel a little odd not to have Ondry's pleasure come from sexual pleasure,
though. I realize it's part of their world and species, but I think reading so
much m/m made that aspect stand out for me.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: He did love his turtle neck petted
Sunny: That
was weird, Audrey, but he really enjoyed the neck thing, not just the pleasure
of it, but the ability to relax and trust someone that much
Breann: it made
it different
Lorix: I know
this seemed unconsensual at first with a kidnapping and all but Ondry so
obviously wanted to please and care for Liam that it worked.
Lorix:
Especially when we learnt about Liam's past and how much he needed someone to
care for him.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: The mutual trust and respect was really the main deal-io
Sunny: And
Ondry wasn't creepy to me. He was so sweet.
Breann: Ondry
was a great character! I really loved him
Lorix: It was
a lot about trust.
Breann: I agree
with SRAL that, for me, it was that they were true to their roles in the
relationship. Ondry really gave Liam what he needed and he knew what Liam
wanted before he did\
Sunny: I'm
sitting here, sighing over Ondry and Liam... lol...
Jo: ok, you
guys talked me into trying again
Sunny: Yay,
JO!
Audrey: Jo,
give it a shot...it's kind of tough emotionally at first, but it works out in
the end. :)
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: You do have to read the whole thing to appreciate it i
think
Natasha: I wish
you luck, Jo. I skimmed the whole thing! I read the first... 60%?
Lorix: Though
I wonder, as time goes on and Liam learns to love himself, would he still want
the D/s situation?
Breann: Yes, he
will.
Breann: He's a
subby boy down to his bones. He loves it, he does
Sunny: Liam
will always want the D/s
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I think he would Lori, he's a sub by nature
Sunny: the way
he kept tugging at the leash *nods* oh, yeah, he likes it
SRAL: There's
going to be a sequel!
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: NO WAY SRAL!
Sunny:
WHAT?!
Sunny:
OMG!!!!
Breann: There
is??
SRAL: Yep.
Lyn Gala told me so. :D
Sunny: I am so
EXCITED!
SRAL: I know.
I squealed like a loon.
Jenni Lea: We keep
saying "kidnap" but if you remember, Liam said he would rather be
with Ondry than the humans when he went before the grandmothers so it really
wasn't kidnapping. However much duress he was when he made it, he did actually
give his consent.
Natasha:
@___@
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: He did give his consent. The only thing i think holding him back
was his lack of trust and military training
Audrey: Yeah,
but he didn't know about his consent. It's like he was drugged when he
consented, so it didn't really register as true to me.
Sunny: He just
needed more information
SRAL: What
Ann said.
Breann: he
didn't want other humans seeing him in a leash because of the implications, not
because he didn't like it
Breann: but
once he got it, all's good
Sunny: I like
how they talked about status, etc, how having status was so important
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I was totally into the scene when Liam tried to escape and ended
up by the tree, then opened his eyes and Ondry was right there
Sunny: that
was a good one, Ann
Breann:
yes!
Breann: Proves
how awesome Ondry is!
Audrey: The
fact that Ondry EXPECTED his attempted escape was really smart. Loyalty,
etc.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: He was looking at the leash from a human perspective not a
turtle one
Natasha:
omg
Natasha: I'm
going to have nightmares about that scene
Sunny:
Natasha!
Sunny:
Exactly, Ann
SRAL: I'd
love to have a dream about Ondry.
Natasha: the
horror is astronomical
SRAL:
*slurps*
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Ondry was totally cool with it and blamed himself. Plus he was
completely impressed that Liam got away
Lorix: I liked
that bit it was just the damn lead holding his leg up I didn't like.
Audrey: EXACTLY
how long was the tail again?
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: MILES
Audrey:
hahahaha
SRAL: Long
enough...that's what he said
Lorix: Exactly
Ann, I liked that.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: It worked though and Liam actually loved it
SRAL: ba dum
bum!
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: hehehehe SRAL
Sunny: I loved
how the Rownt appreciated when others got the upper hand.
Sunny: Even
when offspring stole half their wealth!
Breann: yes!
that was great
SRAL: The
whole society kicked ass.
Jenni Lea: Yes
Sunny, they admired cleverness in others. I liked that too.
Audrey: Yes,
they were smart, and Liam needed someone smart and strong to take care of him.
:)
Lorix: It defo
put a different spin on things Sunny.
Audrey: Should
we wrap it up? Any last thoughts on "Claimings..." and things you
loved, would change, or look forward to in the sequel?
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I cant wait for the sequel and it was way more than what I
expected
Sunny: I am so
excited about the sequel, I can hardly sit still!
Breann: I was
bored through the first half. I would have liked for Ondry to have chained Liam
to the wall a little sooner
Sunny: I love
you, Breann
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Breann, I love you so and if I could give you a slave boy for
your baby shower I would
Breann: i would
pet him and love him all the time
Audrey:
Although parts were uncomfortable for me, it was a winner in the end, and it
exceeded my expectations. :)
Lorix: Totally
Audrey.
Audrey: Lots of
squirmy unis waiting for the sequel!
SRAL: Loved?
The Rownt society, the D/s and main characters. Change? hmm...nothing. For the
sequel? More D/s, more tail sex, more Ondry, more Liam and pillow nests
SRAL: slurp
slurp
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I know you would, B. You're a good D
Jenni Lea: I'm
excited for the sequel too. I would like to see the D/s aspect explored a
little more as well as see more of this society.
Sunny: I
wasn't bored with the first half, because I was fascinated by the world
building, and learning about the Rownt culture
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: I loved the first half too, very interesting
Natasha: I
didn't like it. Felt initially nonconsensual to me and too much 'master/puppy'
rather than D/s for me (but I like neither so who am I to say?) If people gawk
at parents putting those leashes on babies, they sure aren't meant for adults!
But tail sex is moderately hot in this book.
Audrey: More
pillow nests - always!
Natasha: Oh, but
pillow nest sounds nice
Ann of Ween Gaybles: I
swear, I will make a pillow nest
Breann: hey! I have a leash thing for my kids. It's more of a backpack...
but still ;D
Natasha: I think they're legit! But you can't knock one and not the
other
Natasha: (NOT YOU SPECIFICALLY!) *panic sweats
Natasha: People in general, I mean!
Breann: I know!
LOL
Breann: I
didn't mean to induce panic
Breann:
sorry
Natasha: Oh thank
god. I worried I said something
Jo: see
breann has a leash for her KIDS , KIDS and pets, people, not orgasms
Sunny: I hope
the sequel has LOTS of D/s and tail sex
Lorix: I surprised myself by liking it, would like the D/s aspect
explored more in the sequel as long as the trust and mutual respect remains.
:)
Audrey: I
needed the respect/trust made known before I started to appreciate it. :)
Audrey
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: OMFG - I WANT THAT PILLOW NEST SUPER DUPER HARD!
Audrey: This
goes in the clubhouse! IT IS A THING!
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: But it seemed pretty realistic that there would be
misunderstandings and that it would take a while to get to the mutual
understanding
Lorix: OMG
Audrey, I love it.
Natasha: I hope
the sequel involves Jar-Jar Binks meeting Ondry and them trading trinkets and
that's it
Sunny: LOVE
the pillow nest!
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: Get that punk ass kid OUT of my pillow nest!
Lorix: I need
to remodel the house so I have room for one.
Breann: what's
in the link? before i clickity click
Sunny: A
PILLOW NEST, Breann!
Audrey: B, it's
G-rated.
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: NO jar jar binks Natasha! He ruined everything and I hate
him
Breann: WOW!
yes, that is needed
Natasha: I hate
him too!
Ann of Ween Gaybles: What
the hell were they thinking with him, seriously
Breann:
*whispers to natasha* you haven't said anything about clowns yet,,,
Natasha: OH
SHIT
Sunny:
Breann!
Ann of Ween
Gaybles: GODDAMIT BREANN
Natasha: know
what's better and much sexier than aliens OR tail sex? clowns.
Sunny: Ann, is
this where we are supposed to be really mad, but can't stop laughing?
Breann: That's
better. all is right in the world
Natasha: if they replaced aliens with clowns in this book and tail sex
with balloon animal sex and replaced the chains and leashes with streamers from
parties, that would be so cool
Audrey: BALLOON ANIMAL SEX
Audrey: *taps chin*
Ann of Ween Gaybles: STOP IT NATASHA!
Natasha: MAKE IT HAPPEN AUDREY. MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Breann: balloon animal sex?
Breann: hmmmm
Ann of Ween Gaybles: Don't you DARE ruin tail sex for me
Natasha: *is CEO in boardroom, pointing stick at whiteboard* MAKE IT
HAPPEN
Audrey: OMFG
Audrey
Ann of Ween Gaybles: I dont really like balloons
Audrey: Not really NSFW, but o_O!
Breann: LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Natasha: lol @ the voyeur balloon animal
Ann of Ween Gaybles: Lord, all I can hear is the squeaking and it's
icka poo
Lorix: You can literally find anything on the internet. Well you can if
you're Audrey!
Natasha: LOL
Lorix: That gif is disturbing.
Ann of Ween Gaybles: They really should be talking about tail sex
instead
Natasha: I dunno guys, it's kinda sexy
Sunny: omg, Natasha
Ann of Ween Gaybles: Stop making me listen to squeaky
balloons
Natasha: tail sex shall FOREVER be replaced by balloon animal sex
Ann of Ween Gaybles: NEVAH NATASHA!
Sunny: NEVER!
*clears throat*
*ahem*
WELL NOW!
:D
We may have been sidetracked, but hey, at least we entertain ourselves, right? Thanks for hanging out with us for this month's Happy Hour Chat about Claimings, Tails and Other Alien Artifacts by Lyn Gala.
For individual unicorn reviews of this book, check out these reviews on Goodreads:
Audrey: 4 Stars
Ann: 4.5 Stars
Jenni Lea: 4.5 Stars
Lorix: 4 Stars
Natasha: 1.5 Stars
SheReadsALot: 4.5 Stars
Sunny: 5 Stars
(Note: This chat has been edited for length and clarity.)
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