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Cat Toy
A human male, a pilot, unsure of his place in the world and unsure of what he wants in life. What happens when one lone man crashes on a planet inhabited by men very different? He learns that cats are playful, aggressive creatures who value their toys a great deal.
92 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 31, 2006
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December 20, 2008
Guilty pleasure. There's no other way to describe this short PWP story that plays with stereotypes to the extreme: the top is big, strong - and furry in this case - the Alpha of his people, the bottom is small, slight and completely submissive, very much in need to be owned and dominated. And the master falls hard for his slave of course. It's fantasy pure, no realism whatsoever. On the other hand, this book never aspired to be the next Shakespeare. I wouldn't read books like this one every day but from time to time, it's... well, guilty pleasure :)
January 2, 2009
If you are looking for a fun, sci-fi male/male romance this book will be for you. I have read a couple of reviews on here, and I agree that it is unrealistic, but what sci-fi book is? I enjoyed it. I thought it was funny at times, and the chemistry between Yai and Tryl was pretty hot. To me there were some unanswered questions throughout the book. I would have liked to have had more details about the planet they were on, the customs they live by and so on, but for a light easy read it was enjoyable.
Yai is running for his life. He knows he crashed onto a mysterious planet were the beings there are covered with fur and have eyes that remind him of a cat. Otherwise, they are shaped like humans and have human behaviors. Yai's injuries from the crash has given him temporary amnesia. He doesn't know who he is or where he came from. When he is captured he is frightened until he meets his new owner. Even though he is still a little scared, he feels safer with his new master and feels an immediate connection with him.
Tyrl has been looking for someone to share his life with. Dominant by nature, he has never taken a slave before, but when he meets Yai he know immediately that the pretty fur-less man should be his. Tryl is very patient with Yai at times. He is never really forceful, and sets out to not only relax his slave, but emotionally bind him to him forever.
There were some sweet moments in this book. Yai has an innocent quality about him that is enduring at times. They have several obstacles they must work through. There is a language barrier and some misunderstandings they must work through. Plus the mystery of Yai's former life made the book pretty interesting.
There is some light BDSM play in this book. Some spanking and voyuerism and male/male sexual practices will make this offensive to some readers so beware.
I would give it 3.5 stars, but I'll bump it up to 4 because I liked Tyrl and Yai and their chemistry together.
Yai is running for his life. He knows he crashed onto a mysterious planet were the beings there are covered with fur and have eyes that remind him of a cat. Otherwise, they are shaped like humans and have human behaviors. Yai's injuries from the crash has given him temporary amnesia. He doesn't know who he is or where he came from. When he is captured he is frightened until he meets his new owner. Even though he is still a little scared, he feels safer with his new master and feels an immediate connection with him.
Tyrl has been looking for someone to share his life with. Dominant by nature, he has never taken a slave before, but when he meets Yai he know immediately that the pretty fur-less man should be his. Tryl is very patient with Yai at times. He is never really forceful, and sets out to not only relax his slave, but emotionally bind him to him forever.
There were some sweet moments in this book. Yai has an innocent quality about him that is enduring at times. They have several obstacles they must work through. There is a language barrier and some misunderstandings they must work through. Plus the mystery of Yai's former life made the book pretty interesting.
There is some light BDSM play in this book. Some spanking and voyuerism and male/male sexual practices will make this offensive to some readers so beware.
I would give it 3.5 stars, but I'll bump it up to 4 because I liked Tyrl and Yai and their chemistry together.
March 7, 2017
Reading a lot of the other reviews kind of makes me feel like I shouldn't like this book as much as I do. Luckily, I am oppositional, so that just makes me like it more. ;) Part of why I like it so much is that it is a fairly sweet, uncomplicated, angst-free (or at least the kind of angst and drama that wears me out) story. We don't learn a lot about Yai and Karri's past but what was there led me to picturing them as fairly young and emotionally neglected, maybe something along the lines of situations that lead to RAD (but I was just talking with a friend about their adopted son who has RAD so I was obviously in that mind-set). I don't know if that was how their childhood was supposed to be or if the emotional neglect and lack of worth to others only came once they were pilots. *shrug* So it's possible that me filling in and creating this background upped the stars. Whatever it was, I enjoyed this story a lot. I originally read it in last year and gave it four stars, but rereading it today I opted for five because that's how much I enjoyed it. So there, my two cents. :)
Oh yeah, and it has cat-men, who purr. That's gotta be worth 3 stars all by itself. *nods*
Oh yeah, and it has cat-men, who purr. That's gotta be worth 3 stars all by itself. *nods*
August 29, 2014
A surprising sweet and light-hearted take on the captured-by-catlike-aliens storyline. Yai's shuttle has crashed on the cat planet, and he lost his memory in the crash. He's been living off the land (not very well) and running away from the giant cats until finally, of course, he's captured by the top cat, Tyr. :)
Yai finds, somewhat to his surprise, that being a pampered little cat-slave is pretty great. Tyr is enchanted by his little captive, and there are some very hot learning-each-other's-bodies scenes. The d/s in this book is also light, with some spanking and voyeurism.
This is a perfect book for when you want something fun, sexy, and not too long (epub verion 75 pages). I found the author's writing style very pleasing and smooth, with excellent vivid descriptions. Will definitely look out for any other books s/he publishes.
Yai finds, somewhat to his surprise, that being a pampered little cat-slave is pretty great. Tyr is enchanted by his little captive, and there are some very hot learning-each-other's-bodies scenes. The d/s in this book is also light, with some spanking and voyeurism.
This is a perfect book for when you want something fun, sexy, and not too long (epub verion 75 pages). I found the author's writing style very pleasing and smooth, with excellent vivid descriptions. Will definitely look out for any other books s/he publishes.
March 8, 2013
Greetings, Earthlings.
Welcome to the land of Stockholm and Deus Ex Machina.
We have you enjoy your captivity here.
Caution: features the "good alien; bad human" trope.
Which goes along with the Dom Alien, sub human trope.
Man, dem aliens so Dom they can make anyone want to get plowed.
The Karl thing...
Meh. This may do it for some people, but guess what?
Snape is unamused.
And then...
"deja vous." ...is that...intentional...?
And I'm sorry, but I don't like the cover.
*shrug. Didn't do it for me, but that doesn't mean other wouldn't enjoy it.
It's pm purpley pwp.
Welcome to the land of Stockholm and Deus Ex Machina.
We have you enjoy your captivity here.
Caution: features the "good alien; bad human" trope.
Which goes along with the Dom Alien, sub human trope.
Man, dem aliens so Dom they can make anyone want to get plowed.
The Karl thing...
Meh. This may do it for some people, but guess what?
Snape is unamused.
And then...
"deja vous." ...is that...intentional...?
And I'm sorry, but I don't like the cover.
*shrug. Didn't do it for me, but that doesn't mean other wouldn't enjoy it.
It's pm purpley pwp.
December 13, 2007
Upon completion of this novel I was sorely tempted to dangle my copy above some candles and watch it burst into flame. I suspect that would have been more entertaining than reading it proved to be. The pyromaniac temptation, no doubt, was inspired by the candle pictured on the cover. I’m really not sure what the other item on the cover is supposed to be however. A cat paw maybe? The ambiguity of the second item is reminiscent to how I felt when I thought about what the author’s purpose in writing this book might have been.
Cat Toy revolves around four characters, primarily Yai (John) a human space pilot who crashed on a planet inhabited by Cat People, of which the population seems to be made up primarily of men. Tryl is the cat man who found John, named him Yai, and took him as his slave.
Initially, the story’s synopsis sounds promising. Science fiction meets romance, right? While there is space travel, planets inhabited by strange creatures, and some interesting technology, by way of the shuttles and the translating devices, that’s about it for the science fiction aspect of it. There is no real character exploration, no real discernible plot, and a complete lack of depth. The story itself is roughly eighty-plus pages in length; the author could have really used another eighty pages to flesh out her characters and plot.
By the end of the book I was just absolutely stunned at the complete lack of believability and realism in this book. Yes, it’s a work of fiction, however, as a reader I should feel as though the characters themselves are real. I should feel as though I had come to know them and their actions and thoughts should have been realistic to me. Instead I’m torn between laughing or cringing at the absurdity of the characters in this book. [...]
Full book review can be read at my book blog. I'm way too wordy according to GR! lol
Cat Toy revolves around four characters, primarily Yai (John) a human space pilot who crashed on a planet inhabited by Cat People, of which the population seems to be made up primarily of men. Tryl is the cat man who found John, named him Yai, and took him as his slave.
Initially, the story’s synopsis sounds promising. Science fiction meets romance, right? While there is space travel, planets inhabited by strange creatures, and some interesting technology, by way of the shuttles and the translating devices, that’s about it for the science fiction aspect of it. There is no real character exploration, no real discernible plot, and a complete lack of depth. The story itself is roughly eighty-plus pages in length; the author could have really used another eighty pages to flesh out her characters and plot.
By the end of the book I was just absolutely stunned at the complete lack of believability and realism in this book. Yes, it’s a work of fiction, however, as a reader I should feel as though the characters themselves are real. I should feel as though I had come to know them and their actions and thoughts should have been realistic to me. Instead I’m torn between laughing or cringing at the absurdity of the characters in this book. [...]
Full book review can be read at my book blog. I'm way too wordy according to GR! lol
January 22, 2012
A fun read that is perfect for when you get sick of an overly dramatic story out there and just want a happy love story with a science fiction twist. Maybe a little silly and unbelievable but that's what makes it fun to read and reread again.
November 27, 2011
Silly....fun...light read....escapism.....certainly not "War and Peace" but who wants to read *that*???!!! Just a fun story that I've re-read numerous times.
January 21, 2012
3.5 Sweet, fluffy, and fun. Pure escapism. If you want a challenge, go elsewhere. If you want a light and entertaining read, and can park your realism, this is for you.
March 10, 2013
Fun, enjoyable pet/slave story that hit the sweet spot for me: no mind-fucks or disturbing elements (e.g. What Worse Place Can I Beg in Your Love?, but nothing too saccharine sweet either (e.g Pets, Book 1: Sparking) Tryl can dominate with the best of them, but Yai seems able to kneel at his feet while retaining his intelligence and character at the same time.
Light, quick and altogether a lot of fun.
Light, quick and altogether a lot of fun.
April 25, 2015
A well set up story of a human being captured and looked after by a cat-man. Neither can understand the other but the author gives us both sides so we know most of what is going on.
A sweet story as Tryl, the cat-man, tries to look after his new slave, Yai, the human. On this world slaves are loved by their masters. Communcation problems cause other problems until they get hold of a translator.
A happy ending for both.
A sweet story as Tryl, the cat-man, tries to look after his new slave, Yai, the human. On this world slaves are loved by their masters. Communcation problems cause other problems until they get hold of a translator.
A happy ending for both.
May 25, 2013
A vague plot, no descriptions to speak of and a lame human hero who seems feisty but gives in immediately. Why people are rating this so high I just do not know. Obviously, these people have never read a good book to know what a crappy one is like. Because, for certain, this is one of the lamest.
Conclusion: Skip it.
Conclusion: Skip it.
July 24, 2011
Yay cry and had sex.
Tryl growl and had sex.
That's resume the story.
Lack of explication, description, interesting situation that help you understand the world were the story's happened.
Go to my Yaoi shelve and my noncon-present shelve.
Tryl growl and had sex.
That's resume the story.
Lack of explication, description, interesting situation that help you understand the world were the story's happened.
Go to my Yaoi shelve and my noncon-present shelve.
May 25, 2013
ARGH! This book is insane!!!!
Humans are mindless cow, just good to be fucked! Karl is taken by force, but the first night without a fight he consent to become a slave and being fucked!!!! Just... ARGH!!!! Mind some respect for the reader!!! Please!!!
Humans are mindless cow, just good to be fucked! Karl is taken by force, but the first night without a fight he consent to become a slave and being fucked!!!! Just... ARGH!!!! Mind some respect for the reader!!! Please!!!
May 26, 2014
Fun story. For as short as it was, it felt fairly complete and not as rushed as a lot of sorts do. I think the amnesia thing helped. The character was able to be developed as the story unfolded. Clever.
May 9, 2011
Total fantasy but still hot and sweet! And sometimes that's the perfect combination.
October 13, 2011
Really good story. Good interaction between characters.
August 7, 2012
nice story, but needed more background for the resolution.
May 17, 2014
Hmm...this was an interesting read. Pure fantasy but that's ok. I liked the sappy, mooshy moments and there was a lot. 3 stars for Yai and his alpha cat man Tryl
February 1, 2017
This book is an adult LPS play.
November 17, 2012
Not for me
Read up chapter 10 (half book)
Didn't enjoy it
Read up chapter 10 (half book)
Didn't enjoy it
October 22, 2023
That was mediocre. I read that Ann Somerville's I Was An Alien Cat Toy didn't get published because of this cat toy book. I can only say, Ann's Cat toy got 5 stars, this one got 2.9.
January 12, 2019
Three stars
February 20, 2011
I don't enjoy reading gratuitous sex scenes in m/m romance and this book had 2 too many.
May 19, 2015
Ah, reading this was definitely against my better judgment. I knew it would be shit. It was. But dammit it to hell, sometimes I can't help myself. I see some saucy blurb about some innocent young thing falling into the hands of some FURRY GINORMOUS CREATURE, oh dear, and then there's some chemical reaction going off in my brain and I'm clicking the one-click-buy button and there we are.
What follows is very much pic related until I blow a fuse and DNF somewhere around the 50-60% mark. I have no excuses.
What follows is very much pic related until I blow a fuse and DNF somewhere around the 50-60% mark. I have no excuses.
December 31, 2014
Wow, Yai is so needy. Instant attraction, everything happend to fast. Yai is such a helpless creature. Unbelieveable. He trusts Tryl too fast. In the end the story gets ridicolous. The story was predictable! I rolled my eyes thousend times. In the end I can honestly say that it was a waste of time.
May 19, 2015
There was something about this story that truly appealed to me. The characters were fascinating. The story line moved quickly and the sex was steamy. This one goes on my re-read shelf because I can read it again and again.
Currently reading
November 6, 2011So far so good. It's definitely different from "I was an Alien Cat Toy". Very different.
i would have contacted fur company. ane be like I'm rich biatch!!
i would have contacted fur company. ane be like I'm rich biatch!!
March 6, 2016
I liked this story very much. I only wish this autor would have written more stories!!!
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