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Breeder
To secure his legacy, Commander Dak, a ruling Alpha of planet Parseon, purchases Omra, a breeder slave. He intends to impregnate her, produce a son, and hand her off to his anointed beta partner. As Dak and Omra discover a sexual bliss banned by law, he begins to question the traditions and ways of his people, causing him to jeopardize his command and endanger the life of the woman he has come to love.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 14, 2013
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Cara Bristol
108 books941 followersUSA Today bestselling author Cara Bristol writes science fiction romance about tough alien and cyborg heroes who fall hard for sassy heroines.
Cara is a homebody who married a wanderer. When she’s not writing or being distracted by squirrels cavorting outside her office window, she enjoys reading and traveling the world with her husband. Topping her bucket list is visiting all seven continents and petting a squirrel.
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Cara is a homebody who married a wanderer. When she’s not writing or being distracted by squirrels cavorting outside her office window, she enjoys reading and traveling the world with her husband. Topping her bucket list is visiting all seven continents and petting a squirrel.
Visit her website to get a free sci-fi romance.
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June 27, 2017
4 Solid Stars
I love books that create and operate in a whole new world with its own set of rules.
I think that's why I love PNR and fantasy so much.
In this book, we are taken to a world where space travel is possible and men and women on planet Parseon are treated as two completely different classes.
Men are basically the cynosure of the community.
They are divided into two sub classes: alphas and betas.
Alphas and betas engage in homosexuality and homosociality and pair off as couples for status.
It is looked down upon to be attracted to females and females have no place.
In fact, woman are there only to clean house and, as the title suggests, act as breeders.
Now, I've read books with a slightly similar theme - and I've been told The Handmaid's Tale is somewhat along this vein also (?), but I've never read that book and I've only seen previews for the Hulu show based on the same.
Regardless, I enjoyed the premise and I enjoyed the way Cara Bristol executed it.
I put in for this ARC because I saw that was recommended by Anna Zaires...and ya'll know how I love Anna Zaires.
That said, I did not love this as much as I have loved Zaires' material, but I enjoyed it just the same.
I look forward to more from this author.
I love books that create and operate in a whole new world with its own set of rules.
I think that's why I love PNR and fantasy so much.
In this book, we are taken to a world where space travel is possible and men and women on planet Parseon are treated as two completely different classes.
Men are basically the cynosure of the community.
They are divided into two sub classes: alphas and betas.
Alphas and betas engage in homosexuality and homosociality and pair off as couples for status.
It is looked down upon to be attracted to females and females have no place.
In fact, woman are there only to clean house and, as the title suggests, act as breeders.
Now, I've read books with a slightly similar theme - and I've been told The Handmaid's Tale is somewhat along this vein also (?), but I've never read that book and I've only seen previews for the Hulu show based on the same.
Regardless, I enjoyed the premise and I enjoyed the way Cara Bristol executed it.
I put in for this ARC because I saw that was recommended by Anna Zaires...and ya'll know how I love Anna Zaires.
That said, I did not love this as much as I have loved Zaires' material, but I enjoyed it just the same.
I look forward to more from this author.
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November 29, 2020
Breeder is the first book of the Breeder series by Cara Bristol. This book is available both individually and as part of a box set.
This story takes place on the planet Parseon. This is a society where men rule and women are treated lower than the animals that pull their carriages. Breeders, women purchased for producing sons only, are to serve their purpose, then are passed on. Dak is a Commander on Parseon and has been looking for just the right breeder for some time. Then he saw her and somehow he knew she was the one.
Omra had been at the facility for over a year, the proprietor keeping her hidden for his own purposes. But then the Alpha, Dak saw her and took her away. For the first time in a long time she has hope.
The longer Dak is around Omra, he begins to have feelings for her that are strictly prohibited in his society. Women are possessions. You don’t develop feelings for them. Their purpose is only to serve the Alpha. But he can’t stop whatever is happening to him and it makes him question everything.
“He owned her, by Protocol and by heart.”
This was a very dark story that I admit I struggled with a bit. It was well written but it was hard for me to read about the way these women were treated. I did like the way Dak’s opinions are slowly changing and that it was Omra that initiated his changes. Omra was much stronger than she even realized. And I believe it was the good in her that affected Dak. There are plenty of gripping surprises, plenty of steamy scenes and even some sweet ones. The next book in the series is Terran, which is Marlix and Tara’s story!
For more about this book and so many others, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Carol...
This story takes place on the planet Parseon. This is a society where men rule and women are treated lower than the animals that pull their carriages. Breeders, women purchased for producing sons only, are to serve their purpose, then are passed on. Dak is a Commander on Parseon and has been looking for just the right breeder for some time. Then he saw her and somehow he knew she was the one.
Omra had been at the facility for over a year, the proprietor keeping her hidden for his own purposes. But then the Alpha, Dak saw her and took her away. For the first time in a long time she has hope.
The longer Dak is around Omra, he begins to have feelings for her that are strictly prohibited in his society. Women are possessions. You don’t develop feelings for them. Their purpose is only to serve the Alpha. But he can’t stop whatever is happening to him and it makes him question everything.
“He owned her, by Protocol and by heart.”
This was a very dark story that I admit I struggled with a bit. It was well written but it was hard for me to read about the way these women were treated. I did like the way Dak’s opinions are slowly changing and that it was Omra that initiated his changes. Omra was much stronger than she even realized. And I believe it was the good in her that affected Dak. There are plenty of gripping surprises, plenty of steamy scenes and even some sweet ones. The next book in the series is Terran, which is Marlix and Tara’s story!
For more about this book and so many others, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Carol...
May 22, 2018
3.5 sexual bliss stars
Breeder is a sexy darker read, one of a world different than ours. Where males are split into two groups; alphas and betas and females are slaves to be used only for one purpose breeding. But what happens when a person comes into your life and makes you question every tradition you every knew. High Commander Dak has no room for distraction, but a female like Omra untouched, would make the best incubator for his son. When sexual bliss rides them hard, and blurs the line between protocol and duty … there is no choice left. Protect whats worth protecting, damned the consequences.
Darker undertones, filled with sexual discovery and bliss, the journey to the new world where we explore the unknown and see all things possible.
Copy kindly provided by the author, via NetGalley, for an honest review.
***Quotes above are taken from the version I received and may differ upon publication.
He owned her, by Protocol and by heart.
Breeder is a sexy darker read, one of a world different than ours. Where males are split into two groups; alphas and betas and females are slaves to be used only for one purpose breeding. But what happens when a person comes into your life and makes you question every tradition you every knew. High Commander Dak has no room for distraction, but a female like Omra untouched, would make the best incubator for his son. When sexual bliss rides them hard, and blurs the line between protocol and duty … there is no choice left. Protect whats worth protecting, damned the consequences.
Darker undertones, filled with sexual discovery and bliss, the journey to the new world where we explore the unknown and see all things possible.
Copy kindly provided by the author, via NetGalley, for an honest review.
***Quotes above are taken from the version I received and may differ upon publication.
September 27, 2017
This had parts of the book that appealed to me and parts that didn't. It has a dark side to it that will have triggers for some readers, but it also has a gentler side as well.
Parseon males do not value females. They have no rights and must do as bidded by all males. They are seen as inferior and simple minded. The females are basically slaves to the Alpha and Beta males. The females are raped, beaten and this is considered the normal. As you can probably guess, this was the part I struggled with. The fact that these males truly believed the females were so simple minded that they couldn't learn just made these men sound like they were the simple minded ones.
What I liked was the dominant Alpha in Dak that embraced his planets protocols until he met Omra. Dak is The Alpha of all Alphas. He isn't a mean guy. He believes in the protocol but does not wish to inflict harm just for pleasure. When he picks Omra to be his breeder, he starts to care for her very quickly and struggles with sticking to protocol. For being The Alpha, Dak showed a lot of care and concern, not only for Omra but for others as well.
The author did a good job of showing Dak's struggle with doing what is known and taking a step towards his people's change in protocol. This didn't end on a cliffhanger but it does seem like book two will continue with the changes to the Parseon people.
Parseon males do not value females. They have no rights and must do as bidded by all males. They are seen as inferior and simple minded. The females are basically slaves to the Alpha and Beta males. The females are raped, beaten and this is considered the normal. As you can probably guess, this was the part I struggled with. The fact that these males truly believed the females were so simple minded that they couldn't learn just made these men sound like they were the simple minded ones.
What I liked was the dominant Alpha in Dak that embraced his planets protocols until he met Omra. Dak is The Alpha of all Alphas. He isn't a mean guy. He believes in the protocol but does not wish to inflict harm just for pleasure. When he picks Omra to be his breeder, he starts to care for her very quickly and struggles with sticking to protocol. For being The Alpha, Dak showed a lot of care and concern, not only for Omra but for others as well.
The author did a good job of showing Dak's struggle with doing what is known and taking a step towards his people's change in protocol. This didn't end on a cliffhanger but it does seem like book two will continue with the changes to the Parseon people.
November 18, 2018
4.5 STARS!
The verdict? So glad I read it! Breeder didn't set off a single one of feminist warning bells - not a one.
It was a nice, smutty sci-fi romp with complex gender issues playing out in the background. Was it a treatise on feminist ideals? No. But I thought the hero, Dak, made some pretty great decisions again and again within the framework of their society.
It was hot, fast paced, and best of all, it was well-written. Cara Bristol has found herself a new fan!
He'd learned his lesson the hard way.I went back and forth with myself for so long over whether to read this one . . . for years! Because I love smutty sci-fi, but I hate misogynistic bullshit. And according to A LOT of the reviews, misogynistic bullshit was what I was in for.
The verdict? So glad I read it! Breeder didn't set off a single one of feminist warning bells - not a one.
It was a nice, smutty sci-fi romp with complex gender issues playing out in the background. Was it a treatise on feminist ideals? No. But I thought the hero, Dak, made some pretty great decisions again and again within the framework of their society.
It was hot, fast paced, and best of all, it was well-written. Cara Bristol has found herself a new fan!
December 8, 2019
This book was a nice surprise!
Dak is an Alpha male who is looking to purchase a breeder. He is exactly was an Alpha male is supposed to look like: tall, fierce, scary, on top of everybody. He also has a Beta belonging to him (with huge superiority issues) that looks after his sexual needs and his big household which looks like a fortress because Dak has many enemies being top Alpha and all.
Omra is a female breeder who has grown up believing she is not supposed to think, to feel, to love, to experience pleasure.
Both Dak and Omra are obeying their planet Protocol. Males and females will never be together as equals because males are strong and females are weak.
Dak purchases Omra and his excuse is that she is a suitable breeder since she is untouched. But the reader feels there is something else going on that evolves buried emotions.
Dak is a geniually good person, a man of worth that after a point starts questioning the Protocol and when Omra asks him "What if the Protocol is wrong? Perhaps, Protocol is the problem", there is no way he will go back to what he believed.
What else? There are tons of sex scenes in the book. It is a good thing they don't overpower this well written story.
Dak is an Alpha male who is looking to purchase a breeder. He is exactly was an Alpha male is supposed to look like: tall, fierce, scary, on top of everybody. He also has a Beta belonging to him (with huge superiority issues) that looks after his sexual needs and his big household which looks like a fortress because Dak has many enemies being top Alpha and all.
Omra is a female breeder who has grown up believing she is not supposed to think, to feel, to love, to experience pleasure.
Both Dak and Omra are obeying their planet Protocol. Males and females will never be together as equals because males are strong and females are weak.
Dak purchases Omra and his excuse is that she is a suitable breeder since she is untouched. But the reader feels there is something else going on that evolves buried emotions.
Dak is a geniually good person, a man of worth that after a point starts questioning the Protocol and when Omra asks him "What if the Protocol is wrong? Perhaps, Protocol is the problem", there is no way he will go back to what he believed.
What else? There are tons of sex scenes in the book. It is a good thing they don't overpower this well written story.
January 28, 2014
Bleh! The sell copy made this book sound like a SF feminist exploration of the costs of oppressing women in a male-dominated society. On the surface, it is. But in the society depicted, women are SO degraded to start with that we're meant to cheer for any small gains our heroine makes, rather than for anything approximating equality. Somehow, I just can't get excited that our heroine is physically chastised and sexually used by a NICE dominant alpha male rather than the overtly sadistic men that she might otherwise have been stuck with. A good read for those looking for spanking/shaming thrills, with the thinnest veneer of feminism to make it look shiny, perhaps, but not for me.
July 13, 2017
This was the first book I read by Cara Bristol. It was creepy but in a good way! The author built an intriguing, brutal world, where females are mostly uneducated and kept as breeders while partnership is mostly m/m. This novel is not for the faint of heart.
Both Omra and Dak were engaging and believable characters that had me rooting for their HEA.
I’ll definitely keep reading this series.
PS: I have to say that “special ring” Omra wore kinda freaked me out – just a little… LOL
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Both Omra and Dak were engaging and believable characters that had me rooting for their HEA.
I’ll definitely keep reading this series.
PS: I have to say that “special ring” Omra wore kinda freaked me out – just a little… LOL
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 24, 2020
This is set in a very different world. A man’s world. Women have no rights. It’s believed females lack the mental capacity for education.
Females are for breeding nothing more. It’s also taught they feel no pleasure from sex.
Commander Dak needs to secure his legacy. So he purchases Omra. It doesn’t take him long to realise women are far more capable than he’s been led to believe.
For the first time, he wondered why educating females had been outlawed if they lacked the ability to learn. It contradicted all sense, unless the intent had been to keep females illiterate.
There’s a lot going on here. And while it’s undoubtedly a man’s world. It’s no picnic for some of them either. As backstabbing and betrayal are rampant.
This turned out to be an enjoyable read. I’m considering moving on to the next one.
November 4, 2013
This is a winner. Ms Bristol pounces into the space opera genre with a delightful domestic discipline story.
Omra is a female from the Planet Parseon. As all females, they are kept as breeders. She's been abused and starved while waiting for a male to buy her and breed her. Commander Dak spies her dirty cringing form at the back of a cell. He purchases her and so begins his world turning upside down.
The world building in this story is good. The Parseon culture is very unbalanced and it's interesting to learn why. It's also interesting how much of the sexual orientation is focused on m/m. As a m/m reader, this is an odd twist. Ms Bristol does a fine job of creating a complete story without any cliffhangers. While there are some outstanding questions about the world, my guess is the information will be revealed in the next book in the series. This is good because it hooks the reader in and makes them want to read the next book.
The characters in this book are engaging. Omra is not a particularly strong female, but she is one with integrity. She blossoms under a bit of kindness and respect. She's easy to understand and endears herself easily to readers. Dak is an alpha male who is progressive. He's also able to question the status quo due to both his position and his intelligence. He's a worthy hero.
The sex in this story is sweet between the two. Ms Bristol does a good job of building the sexual heat. She adds in kinky domestic discipline with just the right touch. The punishments are true painful corrections instead of erotic funishments. This is much appreciated since many times domestic discipline is watered down and the female turns into an attention-seeking brat.
In contrast, the dynamics between Omra and Dak are lovely to witness. It is clear Dak is a fair male who lays down the rules and enforces it. Omra is a timid, yet hard working submissive. When she submits to Dak, it's an erotic pleasure to watch.
This space opera is recommended for kinky readers who enjoy a bit of domestic discipline.
July 13, 2017
🌟🌟🌟🌟Twinkling Stars
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.beckiebookworm.com/
Well, Well, Well.
Every so often a little gem you were so not expecting to rate much surprises you with its unique perspective and vivid world building.
Breeder by Cara Bristol is one such little nugget, a story that once started is so strangely addictive that even with its surreal surroundings it just has to be finished.
So a bit of background Breeder is set in a male dominated world.
The males are split down the middle into two camps Alphas & Betas.
Alphas are top of the food chain, with all the advantages this title holds, they get all the best jobs and basically are top dog in all things.
So Alphas marry betas who in a way are like the wife and are subservient to their alpha husbands.
Alphas can beat, punish and well basically totally dominate their betas.
In my opinion being a beta is a pretty shit deal only a few steps up from a female breeder.
Now the lowly female of this delightful planet are kept in containment facilities waiting for when the alphas on the planet Parseon are ready to produce the next generation of Alphas, Betas & Breeders.
So are you following along so far?
ALPHAS / TOP DOG
MARRY BETAS / DOMINATED PARTNER
WOMAN / FOR BREEDING
The woman on this planet are so low in importance that the livestock has more value than these poor females.
So the story goes that Commander Dak, one of the main ruling alphas on the planet is ready to procreate so he purchases Omra a breeder slave to impregnate and then hand over to his beta husband.
Only Alphas are allowed to breed and the breeder can still be used at alphas discretion by other alphas and their beta partners, but traditional breeding is only an alphas right.
So some observations about our commander & Omra.
Dak was so blatantly hetro, his suspected struggle with his low sex drive was just an attraction to the wrong gender, basically, he just liked girls not guys
DUH!!! ROLLS EYES.
From the moment Dak encounters Omra, even in her dirty bedraggled state he feels an intense connection and protective instinct towards her.
I felt he was actually being very sweet and caring while still trying to follow protocol.
His struggle to balance his feelings with his ability to lead was fascinating to watch.
and When Dak, loses it with his beta for his appalling treatment of his omra, I was so applauding from the sidelines.
I really Don't think Dak or Omra were expecting to feel so emotionally attached to each other
"He grabbed her head in his hands and crushed her lips under his mouth, plundered with his tongue, wetness dampened her face and she realised with a shock the tears didn't only originate from her, Alpha was crying"
I loved also the fact that omra though very submissive in her nature also portrayed a quiet strength and dignity that shone like a beacon from her, She is easily pleased and it takes very little to satisfy and keep her content and happy.
And now just when your grounded let's add to the mix a little bit of corporal punishment.
YAY!!!
Oh, I do love a spot of spanking.
So Dak had an implement of some sort, can't remember its name, but it sounded bloody unpleasant and painful in nature.
really Not a titillating escapade here, but a real chastisement Ouch!!!!!
Throughout this storyI found there was an underlying vein of humour that made me quietly smile.
" I can walk, she protested, wiggling her feet "not tonight he said. she felt light and fragile in his arms, a delicate injured bird, "Although if you would like, I could sling you over my shoulder like a sack of tubers"
Another little gem that had me chuckling to myself was
"Monto" he said " The pleasure was so intense, I feared it might kill me" she sprang up with alarm, " coupling can cause death?"
Now that one made me spit out my coffee.
So There we have it a breakdown of all that is Breeder.
In conclusion, this was an amazingly imaginative piece of writing, a very enjoyable read that was a lot more than the bit of slap and tickle that I was kind of initially expecting, a very
thought-provoking piece of fiction.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with free readers copy of Breeder By Cara Bristol, this is my own personal opinion.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.beckiebookworm.com/
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.beckiebookworm.com/
Well, Well, Well.
Every so often a little gem you were so not expecting to rate much surprises you with its unique perspective and vivid world building.
Breeder by Cara Bristol is one such little nugget, a story that once started is so strangely addictive that even with its surreal surroundings it just has to be finished.
So a bit of background Breeder is set in a male dominated world.
The males are split down the middle into two camps Alphas & Betas.
Alphas are top of the food chain, with all the advantages this title holds, they get all the best jobs and basically are top dog in all things.
So Alphas marry betas who in a way are like the wife and are subservient to their alpha husbands.
Alphas can beat, punish and well basically totally dominate their betas.
In my opinion being a beta is a pretty shit deal only a few steps up from a female breeder.
Now the lowly female of this delightful planet are kept in containment facilities waiting for when the alphas on the planet Parseon are ready to produce the next generation of Alphas, Betas & Breeders.
So are you following along so far?
ALPHAS / TOP DOG
MARRY BETAS / DOMINATED PARTNER
WOMAN / FOR BREEDING
The woman on this planet are so low in importance that the livestock has more value than these poor females.
So the story goes that Commander Dak, one of the main ruling alphas on the planet is ready to procreate so he purchases Omra a breeder slave to impregnate and then hand over to his beta husband.
Only Alphas are allowed to breed and the breeder can still be used at alphas discretion by other alphas and their beta partners, but traditional breeding is only an alphas right.
So some observations about our commander & Omra.
Dak was so blatantly hetro, his suspected struggle with his low sex drive was just an attraction to the wrong gender, basically, he just liked girls not guys
DUH!!! ROLLS EYES.
From the moment Dak encounters Omra, even in her dirty bedraggled state he feels an intense connection and protective instinct towards her.
I felt he was actually being very sweet and caring while still trying to follow protocol.
His struggle to balance his feelings with his ability to lead was fascinating to watch.
and When Dak, loses it with his beta for his appalling treatment of his omra, I was so applauding from the sidelines.
I really Don't think Dak or Omra were expecting to feel so emotionally attached to each other
"He grabbed her head in his hands and crushed her lips under his mouth, plundered with his tongue, wetness dampened her face and she realised with a shock the tears didn't only originate from her, Alpha was crying"
I loved also the fact that omra though very submissive in her nature also portrayed a quiet strength and dignity that shone like a beacon from her, She is easily pleased and it takes very little to satisfy and keep her content and happy.
And now just when your grounded let's add to the mix a little bit of corporal punishment.
YAY!!!
Oh, I do love a spot of spanking.
So Dak had an implement of some sort, can't remember its name, but it sounded bloody unpleasant and painful in nature.
really Not a titillating escapade here, but a real chastisement Ouch!!!!!
Throughout this storyI found there was an underlying vein of humour that made me quietly smile.
" I can walk, she protested, wiggling her feet "not tonight he said. she felt light and fragile in his arms, a delicate injured bird, "Although if you would like, I could sling you over my shoulder like a sack of tubers"
Another little gem that had me chuckling to myself was
"Monto" he said " The pleasure was so intense, I feared it might kill me" she sprang up with alarm, " coupling can cause death?"
Now that one made me spit out my coffee.
So There we have it a breakdown of all that is Breeder.
In conclusion, this was an amazingly imaginative piece of writing, a very enjoyable read that was a lot more than the bit of slap and tickle that I was kind of initially expecting, a very
thought-provoking piece of fiction.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with free readers copy of Breeder By Cara Bristol, this is my own personal opinion.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.beckiebookworm.com/
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
April 25, 2018
I'm actually surprised how good this was!
It really brought something new to the alien romance genre. At least new for me.
I like how it was thought out and how it had actual plot. There was plenty sexy times but you guys! Plot! An actual story!
I have half a mind to give it 3.5 stars. For a more concrete review that actually tells you something, check out Val's.
June 16, 2017
I've had my eye on this book for ages and when I spotted it being reprinted I thought it high time I discovered for myself what some of my friends had raved about. Set in the future on a distant planet and believe me it's a very different society that the author has dreamt up. First there's the fact that females are almost reviled which made for some deplorable scenes initially but bare with it as although it's an erotic story there's a lot more to this plot then I initially thought.
Dak is one of five Alphas who govern Parseon and it's a planet were women are treated as little more than slaves due to the 'Protocol ' their civilisation lives under. Don't worry though there's no non consent happening here although it's a society that see nothing wrong in sharing the few females they have. What's interesting is the fact that they have had to accept humans ( who they refer to as terrans) in order to prosper and trade and obviously humanity brings a different approach to how the two sexes should mix.
Omra is the 'breeder' that catches Daks attention and whilst initially he just wanted to sire a child and satisfy his betas needs he quickly finds himself confused by the reactions he has to Omra. Omra is for me the star of this book as she's loyal, brave and willing to do anything. Plus her reactions are hilarious but you need to read this book in order to discover why I think that.
Yes it's quite explicit at times with things happening that might be considered triggers by some but the overall story and plot takes precedence here and I quickly moved on. A society on the verge of huge changes and it has to start somewhere so perhaps the 'breeders' will one day know the freedom of choice but alas that journey is just beginning. Why did I wait so long to read this? The synopsis mentioned sharing Omra and I'm not a huge fan of ménage but can just say Dak is very possessive so I was very happy with the direction this story took.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and feelings are honest and I believe fair
Dak is one of five Alphas who govern Parseon and it's a planet were women are treated as little more than slaves due to the 'Protocol ' their civilisation lives under. Don't worry though there's no non consent happening here although it's a society that see nothing wrong in sharing the few females they have. What's interesting is the fact that they have had to accept humans ( who they refer to as terrans) in order to prosper and trade and obviously humanity brings a different approach to how the two sexes should mix.
Omra is the 'breeder' that catches Daks attention and whilst initially he just wanted to sire a child and satisfy his betas needs he quickly finds himself confused by the reactions he has to Omra. Omra is for me the star of this book as she's loyal, brave and willing to do anything. Plus her reactions are hilarious but you need to read this book in order to discover why I think that.
Yes it's quite explicit at times with things happening that might be considered triggers by some but the overall story and plot takes precedence here and I quickly moved on. A society on the verge of huge changes and it has to start somewhere so perhaps the 'breeders' will one day know the freedom of choice but alas that journey is just beginning. Why did I wait so long to read this? The synopsis mentioned sharing Omra and I'm not a huge fan of ménage but can just say Dak is very possessive so I was very happy with the direction this story took.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and feelings are honest and I believe fair
May 23, 2020
When you blindly listen to Renae cause she's got great taste but fail to read her review, an essay.
Just kidding. This was entertaining and different, and very clearly not for me. If it sounds interesting to you, I suggest Renae's review bc she's fantastic and loved this book.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just kidding. This was entertaining and different, and very clearly not for me. If it sounds interesting to you, I suggest Renae's review bc she's fantastic and loved this book.
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October 3, 2017
A memorable book will elicit a wide range of emotions and pull raw emotion and knee jerk reactions from a reader and Breeder did just that. Although memorable, the dark material explored in Breeder, makes it hard to rate. A harsh alien culture that prizes strength and brute force over everything else, a society that has made their women mere objects to be used and all trace of soft sentiments long since been extinguished, Breeder tells the story of an Alpha who against his upbringing and society’s laws, develops a strong bond with his breeder, and must fight to change the world he lives in to protect the woman he loves.
This is not a book for everyone, because as the description points out, this is a dark read. Erotic to be sure, intriguing and adventurous? Yeah, that too, but it also has some hard triggers that can be deal breakers for some in the Safety gang. Even with that warning, I still feel that Breeder is a story of hope. Hope that against all odds love can grow in even the most desolate of places.
If you want a harrowing plot with conspiracies, danger and some truly evil villains, Breeder will deliver. If you want to read about an Alpha with a soft gooey center, Dak will slowly burrow himself into your heart. And if you want to read about a female lead who triumphs time and again for a love she never saw coming, Omra is your girl.
What I liked:
Although a heavy read at times, I’m an optimist at heart and I liked reading Dak’s almost childlike discovery of his more tender emotions. His world is a definite culture shock and the fact that he was able and willing to learn from Omra and vise versa was a huge part of the draw to this twisty romance.
I liked getting time in both Omra and Dak’s heads. To finally see him question rules that no longer have his blind faith was gripping. Seeing Omra change his very view of life without even knowing it made me soften towards him. As scary and dangerous as their love for each other was, their love story was hopeful and inspiring.
What I didn't like:
I know I’ve mentioned a culture shock before but holy mother! The things these sexist males did and thought boggled the mind and I’m not gonna lie, I was seeing red and seriously contemplating not finishing this one more than once. The dark and twisty parts get pretty dark and a whole lot twisty. Details are not skimped on and the violence is gut wrenching.
Memorable Moments:
When Dak man’s up and admits his “regard” for Omra. It was a sweet if a bit comical scene between them that brought the story full circle.
When Omra reveals she’s pregnant and they have that heartbreaking discussion regarding the sex of their baby. It was a poignant moment that shaded the story in both light and darkness.
But hands down my favorite moment was the sweet epilogue and seeing Dak and how far he’s come since that first opening scene when he first lays eyes on Omra.
SAFETY
This is not a book for everyone, because as the description points out, this is a dark read. Erotic to be sure, intriguing and adventurous? Yeah, that too, but it also has some hard triggers that can be deal breakers for some in the Safety gang. Even with that warning, I still feel that Breeder is a story of hope. Hope that against all odds love can grow in even the most desolate of places.
If you want a harrowing plot with conspiracies, danger and some truly evil villains, Breeder will deliver. If you want to read about an Alpha with a soft gooey center, Dak will slowly burrow himself into your heart. And if you want to read about a female lead who triumphs time and again for a love she never saw coming, Omra is your girl.
What I liked:
Although a heavy read at times, I’m an optimist at heart and I liked reading Dak’s almost childlike discovery of his more tender emotions. His world is a definite culture shock and the fact that he was able and willing to learn from Omra and vise versa was a huge part of the draw to this twisty romance.
I liked getting time in both Omra and Dak’s heads. To finally see him question rules that no longer have his blind faith was gripping. Seeing Omra change his very view of life without even knowing it made me soften towards him. As scary and dangerous as their love for each other was, their love story was hopeful and inspiring.
What I didn't like:
I know I’ve mentioned a culture shock before but holy mother! The things these sexist males did and thought boggled the mind and I’m not gonna lie, I was seeing red and seriously contemplating not finishing this one more than once. The dark and twisty parts get pretty dark and a whole lot twisty. Details are not skimped on and the violence is gut wrenching.
Memorable Moments:
When Dak man’s up and admits his “regard” for Omra. It was a sweet if a bit comical scene between them that brought the story full circle.
When Omra reveals she’s pregnant and they have that heartbreaking discussion regarding the sex of their baby. It was a poignant moment that shaded the story in both light and darkness.
But hands down my favorite moment was the sweet epilogue and seeing Dak and how far he’s come since that first opening scene when he first lays eyes on Omra.
The answer to the question, what kind of a world did he want for the females in his life, had become the measuring stick for all decisions.
SAFETY
October 5, 2014
This review can also be found on my blog: A Match Made in Heaven
This book wasn't really what I expected, and although it took a bit of time for me to acclimate myself to its world, I really enjoyed the story.
On Parseon, males rule. But not just males, Alpha males. When a male hits puberty he takes a psychological test to discover if he is an Alpha or a Beta. The Alphas go on to get all the best jobs and ruling positions. The Betas get all the supporting and service jobs. Alphas and Betas marry, or are Anointed, but even then the Alphas rule at home and are allowed, and even expected, to beat their Betas when they disobey. Women only come into the picture once an Alpha decides he wants a son. Woman are viewed as lower than animals. They are an unfortunately necessary part of reproduction. Most men wouldn't touch a woman if they didn't have to, although once a female, or Breeder, is bought and brought into the household, both Alpha and Beta are allowed to take pleasure from her, but only the Alpha is allowed to have vaginal intercourse. Its really an awful place to live for both women and Betas and it was a lot to stomach.
When Dak went to buy Omra, he found her at a Breeder Containment Facility, which basically seemed like a dungeon. He instantly feels pity for the women he sees there, and especially Omra. He sees an intelligent light in her eyes that he cant resist. And when he takes her home she continues to defy everything he was taught about women; their inferiority and mental deficiency. The things he learns from Omra, and the things they discover together could change all of Parseon.
I really had trouble with the language though. I think with all of Parseons stiff rules, Cara Bristol wanted to use formal language to further portray the people of Parseon, but I had a lot of trouble understand what was said and I had to use the Define feature on my eReader multiple times. It seemed like the most archaic word was always chosen to say something.
I really enjoyed Omra and Dak although their relationship is not perfect by 'Terran' standards, but I hope to see more of them in Terran. Although it will be about different characters, Dak is a major player, and if Marlix is going down the same path I cant imagine them not working together at some point.
"She provided the answer to the question he hadn't known until now he'd been asking."
This book wasn't really what I expected, and although it took a bit of time for me to acclimate myself to its world, I really enjoyed the story.
On Parseon, males rule. But not just males, Alpha males. When a male hits puberty he takes a psychological test to discover if he is an Alpha or a Beta. The Alphas go on to get all the best jobs and ruling positions. The Betas get all the supporting and service jobs. Alphas and Betas marry, or are Anointed, but even then the Alphas rule at home and are allowed, and even expected, to beat their Betas when they disobey. Women only come into the picture once an Alpha decides he wants a son. Woman are viewed as lower than animals. They are an unfortunately necessary part of reproduction. Most men wouldn't touch a woman if they didn't have to, although once a female, or Breeder, is bought and brought into the household, both Alpha and Beta are allowed to take pleasure from her, but only the Alpha is allowed to have vaginal intercourse. Its really an awful place to live for both women and Betas and it was a lot to stomach.
When Dak went to buy Omra, he found her at a Breeder Containment Facility, which basically seemed like a dungeon. He instantly feels pity for the women he sees there, and especially Omra. He sees an intelligent light in her eyes that he cant resist. And when he takes her home she continues to defy everything he was taught about women; their inferiority and mental deficiency. The things he learns from Omra, and the things they discover together could change all of Parseon.
I really had trouble with the language though. I think with all of Parseons stiff rules, Cara Bristol wanted to use formal language to further portray the people of Parseon, but I had a lot of trouble understand what was said and I had to use the Define feature on my eReader multiple times. It seemed like the most archaic word was always chosen to say something.
I really enjoyed Omra and Dak although their relationship is not perfect by 'Terran' standards, but I hope to see more of them in Terran. Although it will be about different characters, Dak is a major player, and if Marlix is going down the same path I cant imagine them not working together at some point.
"She provided the answer to the question he hadn't known until now he'd been asking."
December 10, 2013
I started reading this book last night and wondered if it was my thing because I have an issue with dubious consent in particular, but somehow Cara Bristol made me get over it, sucked me into the story and I couldn't put the book down.
I have to give kudos to CB for creating a brutal, misogynist world where women are second class citizens, perceived to be inferior to males in every way: intellectually, physically and sexually (not too dissimilar from our own history actually). More than that there is an really interesting dynamic with Alphas and their Betas (both male) which I hope is explored more in later books (like a MMF book would be HOT!). I thought the world building was especially well done without bogging the reader down with lengthy explanations.
There are some real assholes in power that want to keep the status quo, so Dak was like a tall poppy with his radical thoughts about women, and he had to tread carefully or lose everything. It was intriguing to get his POV and see his confusion and struggle for this "lesser" woman whom he only bought to be his breeder. Omra was a likable, quiet heroine and watching this couple come together was really satisfying.
I haven't read Cara Bristol before Breeder and I'm eagerly awaiting more books set in this intriguing (and somewhat uncomfortable) world.
I have to give kudos to CB for creating a brutal, misogynist world where women are second class citizens, perceived to be inferior to males in every way: intellectually, physically and sexually (not too dissimilar from our own history actually). More than that there is an really interesting dynamic with Alphas and their Betas (both male) which I hope is explored more in later books (like a MMF book would be HOT!). I thought the world building was especially well done without bogging the reader down with lengthy explanations.
There are some real assholes in power that want to keep the status quo, so Dak was like a tall poppy with his radical thoughts about women, and he had to tread carefully or lose everything. It was intriguing to get his POV and see his confusion and struggle for this "lesser" woman whom he only bought to be his breeder. Omra was a likable, quiet heroine and watching this couple come together was really satisfying.
I haven't read Cara Bristol before Breeder and I'm eagerly awaiting more books set in this intriguing (and somewhat uncomfortable) world.
June 14, 2016
I'm pleasantly intrigued with this new-to-me author and series.
I've got a soft-spot for hot domineering aliens and Dak is not exception. Without even trying, Omra was able to gain his respect and love.
I've got to say, though, that the vay-jay-jay piercing kind of freaked me out.
Definitely plan to continue the series.
I've got a soft-spot for hot domineering aliens and Dak is not exception. Without even trying, Omra was able to gain his respect and love.
I've got to say, though, that the vay-jay-jay piercing kind of freaked me out.
Definitely plan to continue the series.
June 29, 2014
I found it very hard to rate this book. It was a very disturbing read - disturbing good and disturbing not so much. I'm going to try to explain why without giving anything away so here comes some extreme vagueness which will probably only make sense after you read the book.
First the good: This is a dark book and the author pulls it off well. Although horrific,the world building felt realistic for such a short book and I was grateful to be living on Earth. To many times it comes across as campy when an author tries for a bleak tone. The culture of these aliens was so very hard to read about, I had to put the book down several times and yet I was compelled to keep coming back. I also appreciated that when the author wrote a rape scene that it was not erotic
The bad:
Although never stated, the overall underlying feeling I got from this story was that those males that preferred woman where the good guys and those that preferred men were the villains. This was probably not the author's intention but still how it read to me. It would have gone along way if we were shown a breeder sympathizer/Alpha ally who preferred men and yet still could see that the treatment of these women was wrong.
This is suppose to be an erotic love story. I could not believe in the HEA or their love, the words "Stockholm syndrome" kept popping in my head while I read.
As I said in the beginning, this was a disturbing read and even a day later I find my reaction to this book fluctuating from a 1 rating to a 5. I opted to give it a 3.
First the good: This is a dark book and the author pulls it off well. Although horrific,the world building felt realistic for such a short book and I was grateful to be living on Earth. To many times it comes across as campy when an author tries for a bleak tone. The culture of these aliens was so very hard to read about, I had to put the book down several times and yet I was compelled to keep coming back. I also appreciated that when the author wrote a rape scene that it was not erotic
The bad:
Although never stated, the overall underlying feeling I got from this story was that those males that preferred woman where the good guys and those that preferred men were the villains. This was probably not the author's intention but still how it read to me. It would have gone along way if we were shown a breeder sympathizer/Alpha ally who preferred men and yet still could see that the treatment of these women was wrong.
This is suppose to be an erotic love story. I could not believe in the HEA or their love, the words "Stockholm syndrome" kept popping in my head while I read.
As I said in the beginning, this was a disturbing read and even a day later I find my reaction to this book fluctuating from a 1 rating to a 5. I opted to give it a 3.
June 13, 2017
Another world, another race, and definitely a whole other way of life that is on the cusp of change in this steamy sci-fi romance. I've always appreciated the author's gift to write an exciting plot and a developed sci-fi world even when tantalizing the reader with some hot and sizzling romance.
Breeder is the first in a series that has been around for some time, but has gotten a face lift with its new indie release. To my knowledge, it is the same book as what was previously released.
It should say quite a bit that I had no plans to finish this book as swiftly as I did. I received the book and was just glancing through it when I loaded it to my device... and two hours later...
So apologies to my reading queue, but Breeder insisted on being read then and there.
My fascination was grounded in the fact that this alien society and a woman's place in it was once the fate of many women and still is in some parts of the world and might go there again in the parts where women's equality is present. It was that shadow which made me interested in the story of a woman brought up to believe and act on the belief that men are superior even while she hides her own forbidden educations and intelligence.
In other words, this is no swift surface read though on first glance it might appear as such. It is an erotic romance and there are some scorching hot scenes including some spanking that gets both Dak and Omra worked up. There is even some m/m action for side characters and its all part of the accepted norm. See, here's the premise of the story and the turning point for Dak and Orma- and Corren, Dak's male beta who has delusions of grandeur that he's really an alpha. Sex for pleasure is with men- like an alpha for his beta- and other men's female sex slaves- other alpha's breeder women. But sex with your own female is for breeding purposes only and not meant to be enjoyable for either party.
The pace was good and the development of the story worked in as it went instead of an info dump. I liked how the author switched back and forth between Dak, The Alpha and a male dominant at the top of the food chain and Omra, his recently purchased breeder female barely worth as much as his domesticated transportation beasts. It gave good perspective from both view points and showed when Dak's views began to change even as Omra's true self emerged under his care of and for her.
There is also a few times when the antagonists' perspectives are given.
I found the scene at the Terran market and earlier when Dak and Omra discuss the earth culture and people hilarious. It was a great way to point out, while making me laugh at Omra's shocked reactions, that what is right in one culture might be exactly the opposite in another. Omra thought face and ear piercings were odd when she met a pierced and tattooed Terran woman, unnecessary and even painful even as I was still wincing from the fact Omra has her hooha and a nipple pierced. Uh, yeah, see your point, hun. Not.
I'm going to put this out there that this book won't be for everyone. The Parseon society with the slave culture for its women and the domestic discipline element may be strong triggers or taboos for some. This is not a non-con or even dub-con situation though it will brush up against the dub-con because of Parseon societal expectation though much of the time the expectation is not realized. Like, Omra is supposed to be on offer for Dak's male guests and on offer for Dak's beta whether she wishes it or not. Dak is a possessive Alpha so I'll let you work out if he just hands her around like after dinner mints.
All in all, I was thrilled to be whisked away to the Breeder world with its strong world, engaging characters and exciting, tantalizing plot. Those who want well-developed plot and steamy sci-fi romance should give this one a go.
My thanks to the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Breeder is the first in a series that has been around for some time, but has gotten a face lift with its new indie release. To my knowledge, it is the same book as what was previously released.
It should say quite a bit that I had no plans to finish this book as swiftly as I did. I received the book and was just glancing through it when I loaded it to my device... and two hours later...
So apologies to my reading queue, but Breeder insisted on being read then and there.
My fascination was grounded in the fact that this alien society and a woman's place in it was once the fate of many women and still is in some parts of the world and might go there again in the parts where women's equality is present. It was that shadow which made me interested in the story of a woman brought up to believe and act on the belief that men are superior even while she hides her own forbidden educations and intelligence.
In other words, this is no swift surface read though on first glance it might appear as such. It is an erotic romance and there are some scorching hot scenes including some spanking that gets both Dak and Omra worked up. There is even some m/m action for side characters and its all part of the accepted norm. See, here's the premise of the story and the turning point for Dak and Orma- and Corren, Dak's male beta who has delusions of grandeur that he's really an alpha. Sex for pleasure is with men- like an alpha for his beta- and other men's female sex slaves- other alpha's breeder women. But sex with your own female is for breeding purposes only and not meant to be enjoyable for either party.
The pace was good and the development of the story worked in as it went instead of an info dump. I liked how the author switched back and forth between Dak, The Alpha and a male dominant at the top of the food chain and Omra, his recently purchased breeder female barely worth as much as his domesticated transportation beasts. It gave good perspective from both view points and showed when Dak's views began to change even as Omra's true self emerged under his care of and for her.
There is also a few times when the antagonists' perspectives are given.
I found the scene at the Terran market and earlier when Dak and Omra discuss the earth culture and people hilarious. It was a great way to point out, while making me laugh at Omra's shocked reactions, that what is right in one culture might be exactly the opposite in another. Omra thought face and ear piercings were odd when she met a pierced and tattooed Terran woman, unnecessary and even painful even as I was still wincing from the fact Omra has her hooha and a nipple pierced. Uh, yeah, see your point, hun. Not.
I'm going to put this out there that this book won't be for everyone. The Parseon society with the slave culture for its women and the domestic discipline element may be strong triggers or taboos for some. This is not a non-con or even dub-con situation though it will brush up against the dub-con because of Parseon societal expectation though much of the time the expectation is not realized. Like, Omra is supposed to be on offer for Dak's male guests and on offer for Dak's beta whether she wishes it or not. Dak is a possessive Alpha so I'll let you work out if he just hands her around like after dinner mints.
All in all, I was thrilled to be whisked away to the Breeder world with its strong world, engaging characters and exciting, tantalizing plot. Those who want well-developed plot and steamy sci-fi romance should give this one a go.
My thanks to the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 24, 2013
Where can I begin? I cannot say enough good things about this book. Ms. Bristol has created an engaging, fascinating world where Protocol dictates how women and men are ranked in society. Any variation from the rules is considered deviant and people watch each other for any little slip up, ready to pounce at the slightest perceived alteration in behavior.
Enter Omra and Dak. Dak is not just an alpha on his world he is the Supreme Alpha and he needs a Breeder, the designation for women, to bare his children and his beta keep up the house. Although Omra seems an unlikely choice, he picks her. And then finds he cannot stop thinking about her.
This book is so filled with heat, it is clear that Ms. Brstol has become a master of erotic romance. Fans of her DD series will be glad to know that there is *some* spanking to be found in the pages, although it does not dominate (he-he) the story. Joining the heat is a book with so much heart--sweet tenderness--that it brought tears to my eyes on multiple occasions.
To say that I loved it would be putting it mildly. Cara tells a great contemporary story and I hope she never stops but its clear to me this author has a gift for science fiction erotic romance. Please write us some more.
Enter Omra and Dak. Dak is not just an alpha on his world he is the Supreme Alpha and he needs a Breeder, the designation for women, to bare his children and his beta keep up the house. Although Omra seems an unlikely choice, he picks her. And then finds he cannot stop thinking about her.
This book is so filled with heat, it is clear that Ms. Brstol has become a master of erotic romance. Fans of her DD series will be glad to know that there is *some* spanking to be found in the pages, although it does not dominate (he-he) the story. Joining the heat is a book with so much heart--sweet tenderness--that it brought tears to my eyes on multiple occasions.
To say that I loved it would be putting it mildly. Cara tells a great contemporary story and I hope she never stops but its clear to me this author has a gift for science fiction erotic romance. Please write us some more.
May 1, 2020
Omra is given to Dax the Alpha as his breeder. A breeder is used to give the Alpha's offspring and when they get the number of children they want, they give the breeder to another.
This world is brutal for females but Terrans (humans) have come in contact with this alien race and some of the cultural difference make for strange conversations between the men of this world. So when Dax brings her home and they start to spend time together, he starts to feel things for her that are against the rules of his world. He's not supposed to care for her, not supposed to care if she has pleasure during their coupling to make offspring but he does and she cares about him too.
I went into this book with my eyes wide open knowing that females are treated horrendously in this world but that things are slowly changing for some of the people who don't think it's right anymore. I wasn't expecting to like Dax right away but it didn't take long to see that he was a good guy and was going to treat Omra fairly well.
So while romance is hard to find at first, we do get it and I really liked the ending. This is a dark romance and the world is a bad place if you're a female but it seems that things might be changing and I liked that aspect of the story.
This world is brutal for females but Terrans (humans) have come in contact with this alien race and some of the cultural difference make for strange conversations between the men of this world. So when Dax brings her home and they start to spend time together, he starts to feel things for her that are against the rules of his world. He's not supposed to care for her, not supposed to care if she has pleasure during their coupling to make offspring but he does and she cares about him too.
I went into this book with my eyes wide open knowing that females are treated horrendously in this world but that things are slowly changing for some of the people who don't think it's right anymore. I wasn't expecting to like Dax right away but it didn't take long to see that he was a good guy and was going to treat Omra fairly well.
So while romance is hard to find at first, we do get it and I really liked the ending. This is a dark romance and the world is a bad place if you're a female but it seems that things might be changing and I liked that aspect of the story.
October 28, 2013
Cara Bristol consistently writes a good book - that's without doubt. This is her first Sci-fi - or maybe it's my first sci-fi from her, but the romance most certainly takes precedence. The sci-fi is a lot of fun and you can really see how she let herself just explore and be creative. Loved it. Loved the world she created. What I loved more though was the romance between the breeder (Omra) and her Alpha Dak. It was most definitely sexy - which I expected and I got. Dak falling in love with Omra was beautiful, it was as though he knew the right way to be and she just kind of gave him the courage to be that way - to do the right thing against the majority. He was courageous and a true Alpha and Omra was intelligent yet kind, she knew how to be submissive, actually I think I'd say she was just submissive. She had a mind of her own but knew the world she lived in and adapted to it in order to survive. In the end, the good guys won and there was an HEA (with an opening for Book 2 of course). Loved the book - totally different than any other I've read from Cara and did not disappoint.
August 23, 2017
I don't usually have an issue with reading books in which the culture is different from my own. Honestly i hardly have an issue with any of the darker aspects of fictional books, but this one annoyed me to no end. I didn't mind the whole female-are-below-us thing. What annoyed me was these males honestly believing that females weren't even intelligent enough to read or do pretty much anything other than breed. I honestly wanted to strangle every male in this book. Even the Main Character. Another thing that bugged me was the Alpha/beta thing. I don't even know how to explain why it bugged me. I have nothing against m/m action, but this made it seem like being bisexual can be taught or something. It was weird in my opinion. Honestly i regret reading this and I'm glad it's over.
November 13, 2013
Not quite as harsh as I'd like but markedly different, at least at first, from the author's other offerings. This is domestic discipline, yes, but set in a SciFi world that defines women's roles very differently. There is quite a bit of harshness at first that does evolve into caring. It never really approaches one of the more dark novels but maintains quite a nice balance. The society and message all have a part to play and it certainly is interesting to get to know this world. A def. must for SciFi fans who like spanking in general and worlds where the balance of power is not like Earth...even if that may change someday.
July 15, 2017
3.5 stars
i don't know! it kinda felt short *shrugs*
it sure had a good potential and i even enjoyed it but it some how felt rough with story and writing.
tbh even i am confused with my review so here all i can say is your are on your own buddy!!
i don't know! it kinda felt short *shrugs*
it sure had a good potential and i even enjoyed it but it some how felt rough with story and writing.
tbh even i am confused with my review so here all i can say is your are on your own buddy!!
October 20, 2024
Pretty good blend of science fiction and romance. The only thing is, would have wished to see more positive depictions of gay relationships between Alpha and Beta. Protocol is obviously bad for women, but I wish we saw more reasons of why it didn’t work for men. Perhaps in the future books we see why Protocol was established.
November 3, 2016
I swear, when I picked up Breeder in a recent Loose Id discount sale, I wasn’t looking for a deep story. I like breeding and slave kink stories. Many of them can be extremely problematic, rife with sexist stereotypes, misogyny and just generally poorly written. Still I continue to search, ever hopeful that one day I will find a well written stories, with all the kinks I love, that doesn’t make me cringe.
Enter Breeder by Cara Bristol.
The science fiction erotica about Commander Dak, and his breeder, Omra. They are Parseon, a very human like alien species who live in the quintessential Patriarchal society. The Alpha male masculine ideal isn’t just an idea, it’s the basis for the entire society. Dak himself isn't just an Alpha he is The Alpha Commander of his district. One of only a handful of ruling Alphas on his planet.
In accordance with Protocol, the social laws of Parseon culture, he has a male companion, a Beta, because another man (who is a lesser) can be the only suitable companion for an Alpha male. Protocol also gives allowances for the propagation of the species, and that is where Omra comes into the story. She is the breeder Dak chooses to “incubate his offspring.” Both their worlds are turned upside down when Dak starts to feel what is considered deviant desires, for Omra and starts to question the truth of Protocol and the very foundation of Parseon society.
While Dak without a doubt an Alpha male, he has a depth, compassion and intelligence that sets him apart from the cliche he’s based upon. We watch his facade of dominance and strength slowly fall away to reveal a man who feels the weight of his responsibilities and the strain of maintaining the unnaturally guarded state in every avenue in his life. Omra is a slave, there is no doubt about that, but she has a similar kind of empathy for others and intelligence, though she doesn’t credit herself for it. She has surprising dimension, and pragmatism, while she accepts the oppressive world she’s born into, she doesn’t like it.
It was so refreshing to see real people beneath these archetypes of the Master and slave. I especially to see safe, sane, BDSM play integrated into the story in a way that highlighted how different it is from the violent brutality of the real slavery in the world. It’s a tricky line to walk, but I think Bristol pulled it off with flare.
What stood out to me was how this story really shows how disparaging and damaging a patriarchy is to both men and women. Parseon is a misogynist’s wonderland, where women are chattel, and masculinity is the epitome of superiority in every way. While Alpha’s have male companions, who they have “appropriate sex” with, these are not portrayals of homosexuality. Which is such an important distinction to make.
The Alpha/beta dynamic in Parseon is similar to the mentor/boy sexual relationships of ancient Rome. They are not heathy relationships based on equality and love, but a powerful man using a less powerful man as a sexual object. (I’ve being trying to explain the difference between this oppressive abuse of power, that is essentially socially acceptable rape, and homosexuality for years.) There is no give and take. A Beta is always a bottom, and must comply even if they are heterosexual. In fact, according to Protocol heterosexuality is the ultimate sexual perversion. An Alpha should only ever engage in sex with a woman to procreate, in the hopes of producing a son. Proving that true homosexuality has no home in Protocol either.
Breeder demonstrates how no one is happy in this kind of society, aside from the privileged few, the Alphas. In fact, it is Omra who comes to this conclusion in the narrative, as she begins to better understand the politics of her world. Once Dak opens his eyes to this reality too, and understands that not all Alpha treat those beneath them with the consideration and care does he begin to see the true horror of Protocol (aka Patriarchy).
All of this, and we get some sexy Dom/sub play, spanking, and with a growling Alpha male overwhelmed by his intense desire to plant his seed. Not to mention more cunnilingus than I have ever read an erotic novel in a long time. I'm talking lesbian erotic levels of going downtown.
Seriously at one point Dak is so turned on by how wet Omra is, he literally rubs his face in her pussy. *cue me sliding out of my seat into a puddle on the floor*
If any of these kinks appeal to you, check out this book.
Enter Breeder by Cara Bristol.
The science fiction erotica about Commander Dak, and his breeder, Omra. They are Parseon, a very human like alien species who live in the quintessential Patriarchal society. The Alpha male masculine ideal isn’t just an idea, it’s the basis for the entire society. Dak himself isn't just an Alpha he is The Alpha Commander of his district. One of only a handful of ruling Alphas on his planet.
In accordance with Protocol, the social laws of Parseon culture, he has a male companion, a Beta, because another man (who is a lesser) can be the only suitable companion for an Alpha male. Protocol also gives allowances for the propagation of the species, and that is where Omra comes into the story. She is the breeder Dak chooses to “incubate his offspring.” Both their worlds are turned upside down when Dak starts to feel what is considered deviant desires, for Omra and starts to question the truth of Protocol and the very foundation of Parseon society.
While Dak without a doubt an Alpha male, he has a depth, compassion and intelligence that sets him apart from the cliche he’s based upon. We watch his facade of dominance and strength slowly fall away to reveal a man who feels the weight of his responsibilities and the strain of maintaining the unnaturally guarded state in every avenue in his life. Omra is a slave, there is no doubt about that, but she has a similar kind of empathy for others and intelligence, though she doesn’t credit herself for it. She has surprising dimension, and pragmatism, while she accepts the oppressive world she’s born into, she doesn’t like it.
It was so refreshing to see real people beneath these archetypes of the Master and slave. I especially to see safe, sane, BDSM play integrated into the story in a way that highlighted how different it is from the violent brutality of the real slavery in the world. It’s a tricky line to walk, but I think Bristol pulled it off with flare.
What stood out to me was how this story really shows how disparaging and damaging a patriarchy is to both men and women. Parseon is a misogynist’s wonderland, where women are chattel, and masculinity is the epitome of superiority in every way. While Alpha’s have male companions, who they have “appropriate sex” with, these are not portrayals of homosexuality. Which is such an important distinction to make.
The Alpha/beta dynamic in Parseon is similar to the mentor/boy sexual relationships of ancient Rome. They are not heathy relationships based on equality and love, but a powerful man using a less powerful man as a sexual object. (I’ve being trying to explain the difference between this oppressive abuse of power, that is essentially socially acceptable rape, and homosexuality for years.) There is no give and take. A Beta is always a bottom, and must comply even if they are heterosexual. In fact, according to Protocol heterosexuality is the ultimate sexual perversion. An Alpha should only ever engage in sex with a woman to procreate, in the hopes of producing a son. Proving that true homosexuality has no home in Protocol either.
Breeder demonstrates how no one is happy in this kind of society, aside from the privileged few, the Alphas. In fact, it is Omra who comes to this conclusion in the narrative, as she begins to better understand the politics of her world. Once Dak opens his eyes to this reality too, and understands that not all Alpha treat those beneath them with the consideration and care does he begin to see the true horror of Protocol (aka Patriarchy).
All of this, and we get some sexy Dom/sub play, spanking, and with a growling Alpha male overwhelmed by his intense desire to plant his seed. Not to mention more cunnilingus than I have ever read an erotic novel in a long time. I'm talking lesbian erotic levels of going downtown.
Seriously at one point Dak is so turned on by how wet Omra is, he literally rubs his face in her pussy. *cue me sliding out of my seat into a puddle on the floor*
If any of these kinks appeal to you, check out this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
dnf-too-early-to-mark-it-read
December 19, 2025Interesting concept, boring execution
This is basically what the podcast bros wish society was.
───〃Marriage is making men weak ↠ Men pair up between bros
───〃Weak men are making men weak ↠ Divide in betas and alphas
───〃Women are too stupid to be more than a maid from the 1600s ↠ Confined to facilities to be purchased when alphas want to breed
Anyway, I digress.
I liked the idea of an alien society, human in appearance, but not human, having forgotten the pleasure of just being a couple and not an artificially divided society.
I expected more of a journey from the hero, but this is just impact play and degradation kink made more convoluted.
I was so bored... Honestly, the start for women is just so low that any tiny consideration from the hero, like her riding the cart(? wtf is an advance society using a cart for???) in the front and not with the alien-sheep because she's hurt for the horrible beating of the day before...
am i supposed to be swooning now? am i? oh sorry. *swoonyly swoons in swoon-ness*
The hero's been raised all his life not to feel any sort of physical pleasure. Why isn't he freaking out more at the fact the the girl can cough and he's sporting a tent?
The reactions don't match the very society the author created.
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This is basically what the podcast bros wish society was.
───〃Marriage is making men weak ↠ Men pair up between bros
───〃Weak men are making men weak ↠ Divide in betas and alphas
───〃Women are too stupid to be more than a maid from the 1600s ↠ Confined to facilities to be purchased when alphas want to breed
Anyway, I digress.
I liked the idea of an alien society, human in appearance, but not human, having forgotten the pleasure of just being a couple and not an artificially divided society.
I expected more of a journey from the hero, but this is just impact play and degradation kink made more convoluted.
I was so bored... Honestly, the start for women is just so low that any tiny consideration from the hero, like her riding the cart(? wtf is an advance society using a cart for???) in the front and not with the alien-sheep because she's hurt for the horrible beating of the day before...
am i supposed to be swooning now? am i? oh sorry. *swoonyly swoons in swoon-ness*
The hero's been raised all his life not to feel any sort of physical pleasure. Why isn't he freaking out more at the fact the the girl can cough and he's sporting a tent?
The reactions don't match the very society the author created.
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April 20, 2015
2 stars
'Breeder' left me so frustrated. Although I loved Omra and Dak's relationship, I utterly hated the planet and the people living on it. Parseon's society is so judgemental, sexist and misogynist it hurts.
While reading the book all I wanted to do is kill someone for treating those women like trash. They considered them less intelligent, or should I say no intelligent at all and incapable of feelings.
So, I'm really glad I finally finished this book and I DO NOT WANT TO READ SOMETHING LIKE THIS EVER AGAIN!
P.S. The only reason I gave 'Breeder' 2 stars is because Dak was different. He saw something in Omra, something that left him wondering was everything they ever taught him wrong. He followed his instincts and logic, and he gave this book a little hope.
And something nice for the end : this is how I imagined Omra
'Breeder' left me so frustrated. Although I loved Omra and Dak's relationship, I utterly hated the planet and the people living on it. Parseon's society is so judgemental, sexist and misogynist it hurts.
While reading the book all I wanted to do is kill someone for treating those women like trash. They considered them less intelligent, or should I say no intelligent at all and incapable of feelings.
So, I'm really glad I finally finished this book and I DO NOT WANT TO READ SOMETHING LIKE THIS EVER AGAIN!
P.S. The only reason I gave 'Breeder' 2 stars is because Dak was different. He saw something in Omra, something that left him wondering was everything they ever taught him wrong. He followed his instincts and logic, and he gave this book a little hope.
And something nice for the end : this is how I imagined Omra
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