Title: Comfort Food
Author: Kitty Thomas
First published March 1, 2010
192 pages, Nook
ISBN: 2940000836729
Rating: 3.7
Overview
In Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas, Emily Vargas finds herself trapped in captivity without any human contact. Her captor refuses to speak to her, but he’s far from a monster.
Emily struggles to maintain her sanity as her expectations of pleasure and pain are reversed. In this first-person narrative, Emily’s journey takes readers through a world where whips become comfort, and chicken soup becomes punishment.
It’s important to note that this is not a consensual BDSM story but a tale of actual slavery. If you’re uncomfortable reading about non-consensual behavior, this book may not be the right fit for you.
Additionally, the author does not condone or endorse any non-consensual actions towards another human being. Comfort Food is a work of fiction that will leave readers breathless.
About the Author
Hi there! I’m excited to share with you some news about Kitty’s latest release. The Darkest Ones, a bundle including three of her darkest romances – Comfort Food, The Game Maker, and Big Sky – is now available at all major online retailers, including Amazon US.
If you’re a fan of dark romance, you won’t want to miss out on this bundle. And as a bonus, if you subscribe to Kitty’s newsletter, you’ll receive a free ebook of Comfort Food, which is widely considered to be the OG (original gangster, or the first) of dark romance novels.
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Kitty has been writing and publishing since 2010, and her debut novel, Comfort Food, quickly became a bestseller. Thank you for taking the time to read this update!
Editoral Review
Comfort Food, written by Kitty Thomas and published on March 1, 2010, is a gripping work of psychological fiction that delves deeply into the complex world of desire, control, and the human psyche. Thomas is a renowned author of dark and erotic works who has received much acclaim for her ability to transform taboo and controversial themes into works of art.
Comfort Food is no exception, and it is sure to leave readers with a lasting impression. The book centers around Emily, a successful chef who has been kidnapped and kept as a slave by a mysterious man known only as The Chef.
Thomas narrates the story through Emily’s perspective, allowing readers to connect with her dilemmas and emotions as she struggles to adapt to her new life. Through Emily’s experiences, Thomas tackles complex themes such as obsession, control, and consent, which make for a compelling read.
The setting of the book is crucial to its theme, and Thomas does an excellent job in portraying the claustrophobic atmosphere of Emily’s captivity. The Chef is a man with a sick and twisted appetite, who derives pleasure from controlling and humiliating Emily.
The author paints a vivid picture of his sadistic character, which helps to create an air of suspense and terror throughout the novel. Thomas’s writing is remarkable for its ability to create vivid emotions and transport the reader into the story.
Her use of language is both poetic and daring, drawing the reader in with every sentence. Through Emily’s perspective, she presents the complexities of the human psyche and how our desires can lead to both happiness and self-destruction.
The pacing of the book is another strength, as Thomas expertly intersperses moments of intense emotion with periods of reflection and contemplation. This creates an immersive world that the reader can’t help but become emotionally attached to.
However, Comfort Food is not a book for everyone. Its explicit nature and themes of power exchange may turn some readers off.
Thomas also struggles with character development, as she doesn’t fully flesh out the personalities of The Chef or Emily. This limitation may leave some readers feeling disconnected from the work, making it difficult to fully appreciate.
Overall, Comfort Food is a beautifully crafted piece of work that tackles difficult themes head-on. Thomas’s elegant writing and immersive atmosphere make this book a must-read for fans of psychological fiction.
Its explicit nature may make it inappropriate for some readers, but those who can stomach it can expect to have their emotions stretched to the limit. This book is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.
