Status Updates From Nights of Silk and Sapphire

Time to see if this is actually as good as I remember it being, or if I was just young, stupid, and horny

“‘Do not dissect your feelings, little one, for they are better left intact and unspoiled. Let them hold their mystery. Enjoy them for what they give, and do not look for answers to questions that change nothing.’”

“‘There is freedom and joy to be found in surrendering to the delights of sensation.’”

“‘My dear child, there are more pleasures in life beyond the sharing of one's body.’ Her eyes slid lingeringly over Dae. ‘It is a great pleasure for me simply to look upon the radiance of your form, even if you will not permit me to sample your delights more intimately.’”

“‘Such a pretty flower,’ she whispered, running her fingers over the girl's body as much to check for other injuries as to simply admire her perfection. She smiled, finding no whip marks or excessive bruising, and again brushed the tangled mass of pale hair away from the girl's face. ‘Have no fear. I will not allow the sun to wilt your petals.’”

DNF. The way this book has brown women fawning over a white woman because 'she is so pretty and her blonde hair and white skin and green eyes are so pretty and special ' is so fucking gross.

Also, i don't think people on goodreads understand what consent is.