In Diary of a Submissive, Sophie Morgan candidly explains what exactly an independent, 21st century woman gets out of relinquishing her power and personal freedom in a submissive relationship with a dominant man for their mutual sexual pleasure.
In the wake of Fifty Shades of Grey, here is a memoir that offers the real story of what is means to be a submissive and follows Sophie’s story as she progresses from her early erotic experiences through to experimenting with her newfound awakened sexuality. From the endorphin rush of her first spanking right through to being collared, she explains in frank and explicit fashion her sexual explorations.
But it isn’t until she meets James, a real life ‘Christian Grey,’ that her boundaries and sexual fetishism are really pushed. As her relationship with James travels into darker and darker places, the question becomes: Where will it end? Can Sophie reconcile her sexuality with the rest of her life, and is it possible for the perfect man to be perfectly cruel?
Daring, controversial, and sensual, Diary of a Submissive is filled with a captivating warmth and astounding honesty such that no one— man or woman—will be able to put Sophie's story down.
My Review:
{Disclaimer: I have not read Fifty Shades of Grey, so I’m not sure how or if this affects the overall outcome of this review.}
Diary of a Submissive is Sophie Morgan’s (a journalist) account of her life and how she became a submissive. The first chapter/s delve into her early life, letting you form a picture of Sophie’s roots and how she grew up.
As the story progresses, we are given a detailed account of her sexual experiences and just how she got into the BDSM world. In the beginning, her encounters were brief or fleeting, and it wasn’t until she meets up with Thomas (a fellow university student) that she immerses in the culture. But it is a somewhat hollow relationship as there are no emotional ties between them. Though they remain friends, they go their separate ways, when Sophie realizes she wants more than just sex.
Sophie graduates and becomes a journalist, and then meets James – a successful stockbroker, who slowly makes his way into her heart. Can Sophie have the best of both worlds: a committed relationship and a BDSM lifestyle? Or is James not ready for the world she craves?
What I liked about Diary of a Submissive:
1. Grammar Fetish. I found it funny, but appropriate (since she was a journalist), that Sophie wouldn’t consider ‘playing’ with anyone if they had atrocious grammar skills when she was trolling the internet BDSM chat rooms. LOL
– RU feeling horny filthy bitch? Do U want to kneel before you’re master?
– No, because you talk in text speak and don’t know the difference between ‘your’ and ‘you’re’ and I’m enough of a grammar fascist that on that basis I don’t think I could submit to you, sorry.
2. Work It. I liked how Sophie fought her partners for dominance in the beginning of their relationships. She didn’t just hand over her submission, they had to work for it a little. 
3. I want more. I love that Sophie didn’t settle for what Thomas dished out, and she went in search of what she wanted. When she finds her HEA, I did a *happy dance* as I just couldn’t get on board with Thomas since their relationship didn’t have any emotional ties. Plus, when Thomas brings another girl into the equation (Charlotte), I was out! LOL I was so glad Sophie took her time in finding what truly made her happy. Go Sophie!
4. Sex! Sex! Sex! Lots of sex that will keep you turning page after page!
What I disliked about Diary of a Submissive:
1. Format. There is some dialogue and some scenes are written out, but for the most part, it is written in a format where you are told what happened/happens.
- It is – in spots – written in present verb tense (which I can’t get into), but the past tense verbs also come into play, and they intermingle throughout.
- Also, it is set in England – so it features several words and phrases from that country. It’s not overwhelming, but it does warrant a mention.
Warnings: Please read all the tags given for this book. If one of them isn’t your cup of tea, you’re not going to enjoy reading. I created a new tag: Spanking because Sophie enjoys being spanked – A LOT *fans self*.
Besides hand spanking, there is spanking with:
- brush
- cane
- crop
- belt
- wooden spoon
- paddle
If you are into this element, Diary of a Submissive is the perfect book for you!
‘Hmmm. I need to hit you harder I think. And make sure the strike connects squarely or I won’t get the full effect. I think I might have to practice on one cheek to ensure I’m doing it right, and then when I feel ready I’ll give you one last massive crack across the other one which should see you properly marked. What do you think?’
I tried not to shudder and closed my eyes so he couldn’t see they were once more filled with tears. ‘I think it’s entirely up to you.’
I could hear the laugh in his voice as he patted me on the head. ‘Good answer, my slut.’
He picked up the paddle again and I steeled myself for more pain, but instead he ran it up between my legs. I bit back a moan of embarrassment – the paddle slid easily along, betraying exactly how turned on I was. I could almost see his smile as he moved the paddle round in front of me.
‘Kiss it and thank me for giving you the punishment you seem to be enjoying so much.’
I brought my mouth to the now glistening leather. My voice was small and I could bring myself to say nothing more than the barest minimum his order allowed. ‘Thank you for punishing me. I’m sorry I woke you up.’
He began again.
I wish I could say that when it started again I withstood the punishment better. But the tears still flowed, although in spite of myself my juices did too. Eventually, by the time my arse felt like it was glowing with the agony, he stopped. I felt light-headed with relief, until I realized what this meant.
He let the tension lengthen before he gave me the final blow, on my as-yet-unblemished cheek. I was trembling at the prospect of it and when it finally connected and the noise reverberated about the room I cried out, my legs and arms buckling underneath me. He had put all his weight into it, swung hard, and it caught me perfectly across the vulnerable stripe of skin where my bum met my thigh. I was sobbing, in pain but also in relief that I had withstood the punishment. He stroked my back, making soothing noises, telling me how I had pleased him by being brave, and how beautiful my arse looked, all red and hot.
Then he pulled me on to my back and gave me the kind of fucking which I normally yearn for, fast, hard, vicious, filling me up. Except of course under the circumstances it was just another torturous pleasure – every movement of my arse against the sheet made me cringe in pain as did his hands pinching my arse as he pushed himself deeply into me, pain tinging the pleasure of each thrust.
Eventually I came, spasming around his cock, my cries of pleasure overshadowing the previous cries of pain. He came inside me, then pulled out and I was finally able to get the sleep I craved.
Rating: 4 Kisses
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