Review: Fifty Shades Freed

Author: EL James 

Publisher:Vintage

Pages:592

Rating: 4.5 Stars 

Synopsis: When unworldly student Anastasia Steele first encountered the driver and dazzling young entrepreneur Christian Grey it sparked a sensual affair that changed both of their lives irrevocably. Shocked, intrigued, and ultimately, repelled by Christian's singular erotic tastes, Ana demands a deeper commitment. Determined to keep her, Christian agrees. 

Now, Ana and Christian have it all--love,passion, intimacy,wealth, and a world of possibilities for their future. But Ana knows that loving her Fifty Shades will not be easy, and that being together will pose challenges, that neither of them would anticipate. Ana must somehow learn to share Christian's opulent lifestyle without sacrificing her own identity. And Christian must overcome his compulsion to control as he wrestles with the demons of a tormented past.

Just when it seems that their strength together will eclipse any obstacle, misfortune, malice and fate conspire to make Ana's deepest fears turn to reality. 

Review: For me, this entire trilogy was a huge fantasy and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

In this final book, we're final able to see how Ana and Christian are moving on with their relationship and their life. A lot of this book, we still find Christan and Ana making an effort in trying to learn more about one another. Of course there are arguments and obstacles that stand in the way for Christian especially in coming to terms with realizing how much Ana does care for him.

This was my favourite book in the trilogy. There was more action in this book as opposed to the other two, and it was enough to keep me hooked. One of the only problems that I had with this book, was that I feel like EL James could have probably spread out some of the events in this book a little bit more. There were a few things that were left without answers, but  overall, I'm really happy with the way that James has decided to end her trilogy.

I'm aware of how much slack that this trilogy has gotten. And there were times and some instances, when I thought that the writing could have been better. At the end of the day, I really enjoyed all three books, and James has written a story that was able to entertain me. At its heart, this series is a love story , and one that I'm sure will stay with me,and I will continue to enjoy. 

Review: Fifty Shades Darker

Author: E.L James 

Publisher: Vintage 

Pages: 544
Rating: 5 Stars 

Synopsis:  Daunted by the singular 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 the anger and envy of the women who came before, and make the most important decision of her life. 

Review: While I did enjoy the first book, I  really found that I liked this one so much better. While yes, there are sexy-times in this book,much like the first. Instead, what I found a lot more enjoyable was getting more of a history for some of the characters.

What is there to say about Christian Grey? He's such a complex character and his history is quite a bit more in depth in this book. I also enjoy how he is becoming slightly more flexible in terms of his relationship with Ana. He is slowly learning to accept things that he himself believes that he is not deserving of.

Ana has grown on me slightly, from the first novel. There are moments when I just want to take her and shake her, but at the end of it all, she really is the one who is responsible for how Christian is opening up.

I am fully aware of how many negative reviews this trilogy has been getting. At the end of the day, what I really do enjoy is love story, and at the core of this trilogy, that's what it is, a love story, with intensity , and passion, and albeit slightly out there. I truly do enjoy these books.

Review: Fifty Shades of Grey

Author: E.L James 

Publisher: Vintage

Pages: 528
Rating: 4 Stars

Synopsis:  When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful,brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resister Ana's quiet beauty, wit and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too--but on his own terms.

Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.  

Review: When I first picked up this book, I'll admit that I had no idea what it was about, except that it was supposed to be some kind of a love story. As I was reading it, I was definitely in for  a surprise, but I haven't looked back. When I finished this book, I wasn't entirely sure what I thought about it, but I wanted to continue Ana and Christian's story. I'm so glad that I did. 

I was not excepting this book to be the kind of love story that it was. Of course, there was a lot of hot kinky fuckery, but it was SO much more than that. I so enjoyed the emotional journey that both of these characters had to embark on, Christian especially. Even more than all of this, at the core of it, I just really enjoyed the love story.

This was unlike anything that I had ever read before, and I was pleasantly shocked to see how much I did enjoy it. It is a story that will remain with you.