Book Synopsis (from Goodreads.com):
When unworldly student
Ana Steele first encountered the driven, damaged young entrepreneur
Christian Grey it sparked a sensual affair that changed both their lives
irrevocably. Shocked, intrigued, and ultimately repelled by
Christian’s singular sexual tastes, Ana demanded a deeper commitment;
determined to keep her, Christian agreed.
Now, together, they
have more – love, passion, intimacy, and a world of infinite
possibilities. But Ana always knew that loving her Fifty Shades would
not be easy, and being together poses challenges neither of them ever
anticipated. Ana must somehow learn to share Christian’s opulent
lifestyle without sacrificing her own integrity, identity or
independence; Christian must somehow overcome his compulsion to control,
and lay to rest the horrors that blighted his past and haunt his
present.
Just when it seems that together their love can conquer
any obstacle, misfortune, malice and fate combine to make Ana’s worst
nightmares come true. Alone and desperate, she must face down the
poisoned legacy of Christian’s past.
Seductive, shocking, sad and funny, Fifty Shades Freed is the compelling final volume in the Fifty Shades trilogy.
My Thoughts:
*Please note that while there are no spoilers from this book, there may be spoilers from the first two books in this trilogy! Things will be hinted at though.*
So I am a huge fan of this trilogy, if you hadn't already guessed by my other reviews. Knowing that, I was somewhat disappointed with the conclusion.
The beginning threw me for a loop, we know from the end of "Darker" that Christian has proposed to Ana. I was looking forward to seeing what happens leading up to the wedding and was left wanting because we really don't find out. They give us some information but I feel that the wedding itself should be a HUGE part of the story.
I am glad that we get to see more of the other characters in this finale but I feel that certain scenes were added for just that reason and not because they belonged there. The emails are still one of my favorite parts of the story, as they seem to be for most people. I promise you will still swoon over Mr. Grey and I will admit, I grew even more fond of Ana. Their love is beautiful and I hope that people see that throughout these books.
Overall, it was a good book and as much as I enjoyed it, I feel like I was left hanging. Oh my fifty, what am I going to do without you now? Maybe the lovely EL James will write a book from Christian's POV? That would be amazing! At the end of "Freed" we do get the original interview from his POV but I want MORE MORE MORE!!! This was definitely not my favorite book of the three but like I said, I did enjoy it and its worth the read to finish up the series if you liked the first two!!!
4 out of 5 stars!
Book Synopsis (from Goodreads.com):
Daunted by the singular
sexual tastes and dark secrets of the beautiful, tormented young
entrepreneur Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele has broken off their
relationship to start a new career with a Seattle publishing house.
But
desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and when
he proposes a new arrangement, Anastasia cannot resist. They rekindle
their searing sensual affair, and Anastasia learns more about the
harrowing past of her damaged, driven and demanding Fifty Shades.
While
Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the
anger and envy of the women who came before her, and make the most
important decision of her life.
My Thoughts:
So I am trying something new. I am starting this review while still reading this book. Why? When I finish a book and try to put all of my thoughts together, it doesn't work as well.
From the very first page, I am sucked back into Miss Steele's world. We meet back up with her at work, just days after breaking up with Christian and my heart breaks for her.
Once again, this is a very adult book.. mature readers only. If you've read the first book and enjoyed it, I believe you'll really love this book. Christian and Ana's relationship is a lot more "vanilla" and easier for most to read, in my opinion. We get to see more of Taylor in this book and I absolutely adore him. There are some really great characters beyond Christian and Ana and I think that really makes the story. We even get to see deeper into Christian's past and have a bit more of an understanding as to why he is the way that he is.
This is such a wonderful sequel. I laughed and I cried a few times. Any book that makes you feel so strongly for the characters, in my opinion, is a wonderful book. If you get the chance, you need to pick this book up and read it!
4 out of 5 stars!
Book Synopsis (from Goodreads.com):
When literature student
Anastasia Steele is drafted to interview the successful young
entrepreneur Christian Grey for her campus magazine, she finds him
attractive, enigmatic and intimidating. Convinced their meeting went
badly, she tries to put Grey out of her mind - until he happens to turn
up at the out-of-town hardware store where she works part-time.
The
unworldly, innocent Ana is shocked to realize she wants this man, and
when he warns her to keep her distance it only makes her more desperate
to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and
independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her - but on his own terms.
Shocked
yet thrilled by Grey's singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all
the trappings of success – his multinational businesses, his vast
wealth, his loving adoptive family – Grey is a man tormented by demons
and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a
passionate, physical and daring affair, Ana learns more about her own
dark desires, as well as the Christian Grey hidden away from public
scrutiny.
Can their relationship transcend physical passion? Will
Ana find it in herself to submit to the self-indulgent Master? And if
she does, will she still love what she finds?
Erotic, amusing,
and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess
you, possess you, and stay with you forever.
