Study Guide

by Sasha Penned It

How do you teach someone what you want?

130 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 20, 2026

Reviews

[Jahda]

Love the writing it was like poetry

[*Ebony I*]

This was a NTMA and I enjoyed her writing style. The story was sexually freeing, liberating. It was about being unafraid to share with your partner(s) what really turns you on and how you prefer to be handled sexually, and your partner(s) being willing to learn. The connection, the chemistry between everyone involved was felt and I love when it leaps off the page. Allowing control to be put on the back burner, and instead focusing on really satisfying your partner the way they want to be satisfied was a game changer. Allowing everyone involved to experience a new level sexually. 

[JazzReads]

My first read by this author and I like her writing style. This is a FFM book and I love when the women took the lead teaching Josh about his sexual desire and what they want in the bedroom. Josh was a good student and I found this book to be very different than the other books I read this year. This book was hot and educational about bedroom activities. Overall solid read:

[Krissy’s Korner]

Great Read!

This is a new to me author and I will say I really enjoyed this novella! Writing was done well and the spicy was just right! Would definitely recommend!

[PrincezzBookie]

Rating 4.5
The beginning had me saying come on now lol. But once we made it to the good parts...baby it was spicy, there was learning and we got action. Lol. I was entertained. Definitely reading book 2.

[Kaneshia]

A book that’ll make you think back on your previous and current encounters and wonder how that’d be different. I haven’t read a book like this before and I wasn’t disappointed at all! There was some repetition but it didn’t take away from the story just made some parts predictable.

[kiriahsbookshelf]

Very interesting concept. I enjoyed the lessons.

[Pinks]

4.7 😮‍💨

This was somethinggggggg the chemistry, intimacy and desire was top notch full throttle no pit stops. The dynamic between the two of them and the three of them is something I can’t put into words. They were just something that was encapsulated in a bottle bursting to me be let out. I love how the main topic was about really a woman’s desires and how to honestly care for a woman in sensuality and intimacy as well as about how to please each other and really becoming one with someone genuinely, honestly and passionately. I wish I could read it for the first time all over again lmao.

[Eliane Anita]

vulnerability leads to the best intimacy

I really want y’all to read this book. This isn't your ordinary spicy book. It captures the beauty and pleasure that come from honesty and vulnerability. Lessons are taught, lives are transformed. I found myself up in the middle of the night, eagerly taking notes! The compelling pace, captivating prose, and skillful syntax keep you fully immersed from start to finish. A truly beautifully written book. This is my first read by Sasha and it won’t be my last!

[Shan]

I loved this book. There was a lot of spice, but what I loved most about this book was the freedom of letting go. It was so well written. I am going to start the second book right now lol.

[TheTBRWhisperer]

LOVED


This book was more than just a spicy read with a FF couple who like to add a third.

It was a story of female sexual dominance, in a healthy way.

It was also included this open and productive communication on consent and actual desired touch versus personal assumption.

That's what made this read so unique in its perspective.

Was it spicy- absolutely but I definitely loved how the author explored that spice in this unique lens.

Also, I loved their chemistry (among the three).

Highly recommend this read!

[Booked.Shaye BWRT]

4.5ish rounded up for sure to a 5 !
If it wasn’t for my book club besties, I probably would’ve kept this on my tbr for so long but whewhhh , I’m SO glad they lowkey convinced me. 😮‍💨🔥 As a book club owner, I’m always looking for books that give us something to talk about beyond “did you like it?” and this one absolutely does that.

This was SO much more than just spice. The chemistry, intimacy, desire, vulnerability, communication, and sensuality were all there.
It honestly felt like a lesson in how people can learn each other, communicate what they want, and create real intimacy instead of everybody just guessing. Because like the book says, bad chemistry is sometimes really just bad communication. 👀

And one thing I REALLY appreciated was the MMC. We get so many romances where the main woman falls for a man with BDE who has to be flashy as hell—money, cars, power, mafia/drug lord status, expensive gifts, the whole nine. 😂 This wasn’t that.

She didn’t need him to buy her anything, show off, or prove himself with his bank account for the chemistry to be undeniable. She genuinely liked the man she was fucking because of who he was, how he communicated, how he showed up, and the connection they created together. And THAT made the relationship feel so much more intimate to me.

I also loved the vulnerability and the fact that nobody was just expected to magically know what the other person wanted. There was room to be honest, teach, learn, explore, and actually care about each other’s pleasure and desires. That made the spice feel intentional instead of just thrown in for shock value.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️. There is SO much to unpack about intimacy, communication, vulnerability, desire, relationships, and what it really means to know and be known by someone. My book club is definitely going to have some things to say about this one. 😂🔥

Sasha, you got me. Currently about to go down a rabbit hole into your catalog. I’m very happy my besties put me on. And now I’m over here like…what else you got for me?! 👀📚

[Booksaholic LLC]

Okay, so this wasn’t really a “study guide” in the traditional sense. It felt more like a way of setting boundaries—creating these little boxes we think will keep us safe and help us navigate life.

But here’s the thing about life: life is unpredictable. You can set all the boundaries you want, but sometimes circumstances, emotions, and people have a way of completely throwing those boundaries out the window.

And THAT is what happened in this book. 😩

Oh my God! It was raw, intense, and surreal. The moments were written in a way that had me feeling like I was right there watching everything unfold. I could literally see it happening—and at one point, hell, I swear I FELT it! 😂

What made this such an interesting read for me was experiencing the story from the author’s perspective. It gave me a completely different way of looking at the characters, the choices, and those moments where life refuses to stay inside the neat little boxes we create for ourselves.

Whew! This one definitely had me FEELING.

Five out of five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great read! 👏🏽📚

[Alisa (HerBookishVibe)]

Class Was In Session For Me!!!

I can’t begin to tell you how much I ENJOYED being in the bedroom with Trell, Kia, and Josh!!! What started out as just going to a bar for a drink, picking up a guy that was supposed to be a project, turned into something none of them expected. I was literally going through some MOTIONS while reading this WHEW ! In the best way possible of course. Everything that happened fit like the perfect puzzle piece, like it was just meant to be. Josh thought he knew everything; but Trell & Kia showed him something different…all while UNLOCKING BRAND NEW LEVELS within himself. The experience between of them was literally explosive! The way Sasha wrote this book, I IMMEDIATELY ordered a physical copy BECAUSE IT WAS THAT AMAZING to me ! I really kept saying I love being in this bedroom with these characters 😂

[Aliah Aerial]

those who don’t study fail the class

“Some lessons don't end when class is over. Some lessons become your life….”

This was a good, short read that held my attention the entire time. Even though it was only a novella, the story was very well paced and it didn’t feel like anything was missing. LOVED the way the plot developed!

Trellany was a deeply introspective person who didn’t know how to relinquish control, until she met Josh. Josh was very teachable — he quickly learned that good things happen when you’re patient and willing to learn. Kia was sort of like a teacher’s assistant, providing extra notes for the study guide…

Overall, this story touched basis on how to stop performing in all areas of your life and let things flow naturally. Add this to your TBR!

[Dearly Dresha]

I book for your desires!

This story really felt like a whole sex study guide but there was so much more to it! I loved the dynamic between Trell, Kia, and Josh, especially watching both Josh and Trell get pushed outside of their comfort zones. Josh intentionally and Trell unintentionally.
Kia was definitely my favorite! We didn’t get a lot of her, but whenever we did, you could feel how unconditional her love for Trell was. I also loved how she was open to what made Trell happy while still making sure she had her place in the dynamic.
This book was sexual, yes, but it was also intimate and had a depth behind it. Sasha is a new to me author and I’m definitely excited to read more!

[K_Clear22]

This was very sensual. Loved how Josh was able to learn beyond what a man thinks. Both Kia and Trell taught him, shoot us, many things through their encounter. Josh was willing to go past his norm or what he thought and he listened. Now the part that kind of irked was Kia. You can see that Josh was more into Trell than Kia, and in my opinion I felt like she was just an extra character that should have dwindled in the background. The way this is written is truly a study guide. You can learn from it, however you want to. It’s definitely different . It is not your average erotica or anything. More beautifully written if that makes sense.

[Lani]

CLASS IS IN SESSION!!!

Hello!! This was such a lesson for everyone, i’m going to take what I learned and apply it to the real world. When we say men should read romance books and our smut books to get ideas let’s put this at the top of the smut list. read this before reading anything else because this is real life babyyy. you think you know everything but you don’t know THIS body, you don’t know what THIS body needs and you should learn it instead of assuming…lemme teach you👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Anyway, I enjoyed being in the room with Trell, Kin & Josh. You know there’s audiobooks? Yeah well, I would like the flick of them 🫣 I was visualizing it but I actually wanna see. especially Lesson 4🥵

[Brandy Smith]

This book definitely answered every question I may have had about unconventional relationships! 😂 I enjoyed getting to know Trell, Kia, and Josh and watching their complicated dynamic unfold.

Josh thought he had everything figured out until Trell came along and completely challenged what he thought he knew. Kia became the unexpected piece of the puzzle that brought everything together in ways he never saw coming.

What I appreciated most was seeing Trell finally let go of what was holding her back so she could move forward and find happiness without constantly worrying about the past.

Messy, complicated, and definitely entertaining! This one kept me turning the pages.

[Alicia Beharie]

TikTok Brought Me Here

TikTok brought me here and again it did not disappoint. I’m typically not a fan of short reads but I’m learning that these are probably some of the best reads. They’re quick and just as satisfying. They do leave you wanting more which is definitely the reason I tend to stay away.
But this book!!! This was my introduction to the author and it did not disappoint. The cover of the book had me hooked. The story line kept me. Felt like I was learning my damn self. I wanted to sign up for classes too.
I would definitely recommend this self help book. I guess I can truly say that the books I read are educational. lol.

[Jay D]

No fluff, straight to it!
I enjoyed the point of the plot. Intimacy is an art and a learned sport. Nobody is just born with finesse and no two partners are alike. Whether one on one or multi-players, more men and women should be vocal about their wants and needs.
My only couple dislikes were the writing style and some other inconsistencies. The author kept repeating a few phrases and sentences that started to make my head hurt. I also, was expecting baby talk or prevention to come into play the way Josh was sowing seed. I almost feel like the plot needed that extra oomph for some depth/drama of Trell falling in feelings with him.

[Andrea Walker]

I want more

This was my first book by Sasha Penne It. I will admit I saw her book on threads and was very intrigued…the cover drew me in. I’m big on picking a book based of the cover going in blind. I had no idea what to expect but it gave me everything! The storyline of “teaching lessons” has me questioning my own life because how have I been doing it when I wasn’t doing it using the lessons in this book?!?! The fact that the timespan was a few days and had me feeling everything that I was just shows how great of an author Sasha is. This was my first book but it won’t be my last. I can’t wait to dive more into her catalog. She has a new fan in me!

[Savannah R]

This was a spicyyyyyy book and I loved it! Trellany saw Josh as a lesson, someone teachable and nothing more, but couldn't help the feelings she was having. I'm glad she eventually decided to go with her feelings instead of making it all business. I love how Josh actually was teachable, and open and willing to learn. Need more men like him who leave who at the door and listen to learn, and know how to take criticism. The dynamic between Josh, Kia, and Trell honestly flowed so easily, and the way they were referred to as a circuit made sense. These characters were so mature, and I just really loved seeing that!

[CHERI BELLE]

You are worth STUDYING

Devoured! You hear me? I Devoured this Novella and I cannot wait for the rest of the series. As an Aspiring author i truly loved how the book opens. We have an Author who just finished writing a book that has held her attention for 6 months. The only thing she wants is a night out. Her night def bleed into her morning. The story is one for Liberation in my opinion. Women studying themselves and then making sure their partners are willing to learn them. After-all she was kind enough to provide a study guide, and it was an open book test.

[Kayybereading]

Whew this was good !
For them it was a project , experimenting, teaching…. Until it wasn’t . For him it was a learning experience and a challenge except it becomes deeper than that. This book deserves to be in the hands of both men and women! There are lessons to be learned here! Just because a woman never complained in the bedroom doesn’t mean you know what you were doing they just never told you! Men are designed to perform but imagine being vocal from day one listening, demonstrating, and applying what you learned . This was more than a study guide it was a lesson and LESSON LEARNED!

[Brisace]

4.5/5

This was my first time reading Sasha Penned It, and I was NOT disappointed. Study Guide was definitely a lesson on how to properly give AND receive pleasure. I loved that this trio wasn’t just about the physical connection. There was patience, communication, trust, and actually learning how to tell someone what you want instead of expecting them to magically know. And whew… class was definitely in session. Safe to say I’ll be checking out more from Sasha because apparently, I have some studying to do.

[Kymesha]

4.5⭐️

"Most people don't have bad chemistry. They have bad communication. Nobody says what they actually want. So everybody's guessing. And guessing is a terrible way to fuck."

This book was more than just spice. This was a lesson on desire, intimacy, chemistry and sensuality. It was sexy as hell. It was female dominance with honest communication between everyone involved. The mmc being vulnerable and teachable allowed for each person to have a good sexual time😉

[Aish Be]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Like it was very good, no notes! And about to go find another book by Sasha to get into!

It really made me think about a lot and now im like shiiiit I gotta try this method lol

Im a student too. Let me go learn something new. Also though, it made even me realize that there are some missin steps when it comes to living out our desires. But I dont plan on missing these steps anymore.

[Bookmarked By Keya]

Love a Poly

This one was REALLY good! I’m not even gonna lie, I went in completely blind because that cover spoke to me and listen… I LOVE poly, so this was right up my alley!

It was short but still packed a punch, and I loved how they guided the MMC through each lesson. The chemistry was 🔥 and it gave exactly what it needed to give without dragging it out.

Definitely a spicy little read, and that cover?? BEAUTIFUL!

[Alexis]

This novella is about a couple who welcome a third person into their home for what they believe will be potentially a few nights of 'lessons'. They've brought other people home before and have learned that the 'lessons' on pleasure and true intimacy don't typically get completed. It's too much for people to handle; they're not willing to set aside their ego, or they simply can't get out of their heads long enough to truly understand the task at hand. But the right man comes along and changes everything.

I saw this book recommended on social media, but didn't see any context around the plot. I was a little caught off guard diving into the first few chapters because I did go in blind, but I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I really appreciated the writing style; how it beautifully described and broke down intimacy, discussed knowing yourself, your body, your desires; putting a voice to those needs and allowing your partner space to do the same. Listening to your partner(s) can and will make a world of difference in your experiences. This was about far more than solely physical intimacy. The chemistry between all three characters, the passion and desire that each of them built to see the others satisfied, and how they navigated all of the feelings that came with that was well done. It didn't dive into "how does a relationship with three people" work, didn't talk logistics or titles, just focused on three people enjoying their time together, craving each other, and ultimately, being extremely satisfied in all ways possible.

I’d definitely recommend this novella! I’ll be following up with the second book in the series.