'Sloth' by Ella James follows the story of Cleo and Kellan, two college students who meet under mysterious circumstances and develop a deep connection through exchanging handwritten letters. As their relationship evolves, they navigate through a rollercoaster of emotions, intense chemistry, and devastating revelations. The plot is filled with twists and turns, keeping the readers on the edge of their seats while exploring themes of love, secrets, and self-discovery. The writing style is engaging, with a mix of heartfelt moments, suspenseful elements, and steamy scenes that add layers to the complex characters and their evolving relationship.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Cleo depicted as resilient and Kellan as charming yet complex, leading to evolving dynamics throughout the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style features engaging prose with emotional depth but includes some repetition, especially in describing intimate scenes and employs a present tense narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around college students in a tumultuous romance characterized by BDSM, a secretive lifestyle, and unexpected twists, leading to an emotional climax.

Setting:

The setting is primarily within a college context, dealing with themes relevant to student life and relationships in contemporary America.

Pacing:

The pacing begins slowly, filled with detail, but escalates significantly in the latter parts, especially during key emotional moments.

I might as well be a vampire. That’s how much time I’ve been spending in my closet lately. Being a college girl, constantly surrounded by dumb college guys, I can already hear all of the dumb-college-...

Notes:

The book focuses on two college students, Cleo and Kellan, and includes a lot of explicit scenes.

There's a mix of romance, mystery, and BDSM elements in the plot.

Cleo is a scholarship student who deals marijuana to make ends meet.

The story involves a series of handwritten letters exchanged over several years, which is central to the plot.

Kellan has a dark secret involving his twin brother, which adds to the mystery.

The narrative is divided into two halves that feel like different stories, with part two being more engaging for some readers.

The book has been described as having too much sexual content, but for some, this is integral to the characters' relationship.

It was initially planned as a serial romance but evolved into a full-length novel after the author was consumed by the story.

Readers have found the emotional impact of the book significant, often leading to tears by the end.

The author's writing style received mixed reviews; some praised it while others noted issues with editing.

The story's unexpected twists challenge readers' perceptions and keep them guessing throughout the read.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Sloth include triggers related to BDSM practices, discussions of drug use and dealing, personal trauma, and emotional distress.

Has Romance?

There is a high level of romance present in Sloth, characterized by intense emotional and physical connections between the protagonists.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Dear A. - I am writing to express my gratitude for your gift. There are no sufficient words, but please accept my sincerest thank you. Yours, R. She writes me back. I didn't expect that. She tells me she's a lover of chicken pizza and video games, a hot sorority girl with the nickname Sloth. She wants to know something about me in return. She says I owe her. This is how she saves my life. She doesn't even know it. We've never even seen each other. But I need a reason. Just one reason to continue. She becomes mine. The anonymity is good. She doesn't need to know me, but I need her kindness. We both live our lives: a letter here, a post card there. For three years, I escape my demons. And then one day I'm pulled back in. I've resigned myself to what I know is coming. Until the girl I'm spanking gives her safe word: Sloth. And then the lie I'm living starts to unravel. - Sloth is a 500-page, 150,000-word stand alone novel with many twists, one huge secret, and a non-cliffhanger ending. It will wreck you, but you'll like it. BTW: Part of the fun of reading this book is trying to guess the secret. I would appreciate it if you could avoid spoilers in reviews and review headlines, so others will be able to enjoy the guessing game. *Sloth is part of a collection of stand-alones inspired by a sin, and centered around a terrible secret. The second stand-alone, My Heart for Yours, is inspired by the sin of murder, and is the story of Kellan's oldest brother, Barrett Drake. It's free via Kindle Unlimited and also for sale here in the Kindle Store. *This book was updated and re-edited in fall 2017, and now includes a bonus story.

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