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Title: 'The Alpha Alternative: JZB sex scene'
Author: Karen Marie Moning Series: (Fever #1.5) Genre: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy Fiction, New Adult, Paranormal romance, short story/deleted scene Year of Publication: 2011 Version: Free online read Review I was under the impression that I had left a review for this. After quickly browsing through my already-read reading list, apparently I did leave a quickie review for it in 2018, though for some reason, that review seems to be categorised under Fever #7, otherwise knows as Burned. From what I understand I believe this belonged to the first book in Moning's Fever series but was later scrapped and relegated to an optional 'if you want to read' sex scene exposé in the case that reader's wanted to indulge the desperate curiosity of a happening we were all patiently waiting for. While I can say I'm glad this wasn't a legitimate scene in the book and I really wasn't impressed by it for a few reasons. To title something a 'sex scene' without really fulfilling the purpose of one in an indulgent way is a problematic way to go. Fair to say I had a bone to pick with what turned out to be a disenchanting smut scene, especially when it stands independently of the first book. There was definitely more conversation than smut, and of what smut there was, it's very minimal, nondescript and underwhelming. For safety content I share that there's also the issue of dubious consent, consensual non-consent and manipulation which can and will alienate readers who, like me, don't enjoy the take. While we can say that the problematic nature of what happens is true to JZB character and consistent with his characterisation, that's not to say it will appeal, and that representation did bother me. Let's just say I'm glad the scene wasn't a published part of the first book because it likely would have ruined the Darkfever experience for me. I was interested in reading this mostly to get some insight into the mind of and perspective of one mercurial Jericho Barrons, like I'm sure most readers would have been, and aside from it being a piece of writing from his narrative, I wasn't at all really impressed by it. I quite liked the whole idea that Mac and Barrons' relationship is one of gradual build and gradual intimacy (even if it is a painfully slow build), not exercising in well, sex at first sight. Unfortunately, it doesn't do the series many favours for me, which is a shame, epic favourite of mine that it is. I've taken to looking at this as a gossamer multiverse scenario where I get to decide in its truth or fiction, a potential 'what if' situation for readers who like to play with their scenario. Even though I didn't particularly like it, it gets another added star for being a Barrons POV piece. But, oh well.... I'm still over here deducing what Barrons has against birthdays (especially his own). That, and homemade birthday cakes. Also, unrelatedly to the piece itself, I'm going to point out how much I love that this now has consistent cover art with the larger series. When I did read this, it didn't have this cover edition. I don't know when this happened but I'm very happy about it =D I gave this story 1 star -
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