by YKN4949
YKN you are really talented.
You have such a good imagination and capacity to deliver it properly.
I have no knowledge on writing. So I can't criticise your work.
But as a reader I traveled in the imaginary world smoothly and enjoyed.
Can't wait for more
The art of words by which you capture both the political intrigue AND all the sex is beyond me. I can just get lost in your awesome stories. Eagerly awaiting new chapter!
I've always thought that art/literature COULD very reasonably be erotic, and that the difference between porn and art is; when watching/reading porn, you lose interest immediately after orgasm. With this, however, I find myself continuing to read post orgasm, without any thought given to being aroused or not: I'm simply intrigued by the story. Wonderful work. I would put this up against some Heinlein (and he'd probably have included the sex too)
I loved how Sultanah negotiated with Kukla and also how Kukla was depicted as an intelligent woman in her own right. That the Sultanah respected her despite her lowly origins clearly helped to establish a bond between them, a bond that was further enhanced (as in much of the story) by the Sultanah's unique physical attributes, and their love-making. Kukla's self-awareness and intelligence also prevented their love-making from going too far in one direction, only to move in another, and further increased the Sultanah's respect for her. Hopefully, Kukla will continue to play some part in the story, much as other women the Sultanah meets have done so.
Blue Eyes