Summary of Kept By a Giantess, by Jacqueline Costello
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Welcome to the wild world of Kept By a Giantess! This is not your average love story; it's more like a whimsical adventure that takes romantic misadventure to a whole new level. Imagine a world where giants exist-like, actual giants-and they are not just a figment of your bedtime stories. By the time you finish this book, you'll be wishing you had a giant friend to take you on an adventure!
Meet our protagonist, a totally ordinary guy who just happens to find himself in a rather extraordinary predicament-he's been taken captive by a giantess. Yes, you read that right. She's not just any giantess; she's the kind of towering beauty that makes you question if you should be flattered or terrified. Think of it as a mix of Jack and the Beanstalk and a rom-com that accidentally fell into a lava pit of hilarity.
As we dive into the plot, our charming hero realizes that life with a giantess is, well, complicated. Sure, she's got a vast wardrobe-who wouldn't with all those extra inches?-but her idea of a cozy evening includes throwing boulders and expecting him to romanticize it. Spoiler alert: He's not always in the mood for such giant shenanigans.
Throughout their misadventures, there's a hilarious juxtaposition of the tiny human experience clashing against the colossal whims of his giantess captor. Let's just say that things can get awkward, especially when you're used to snuggling under blankets and she thinks a pillowy cloud would do the trick. Sleepovers are less "pajama party" and more "hope you survive the night on this mountainside!"
As the story unfolds, we see their relationship evolve from a mere captor-captive dynamic to something more complex, which gives off some serious Beauty and the Beast vibes. Our protagonist learns to navigate the challenges of dating someone whose idea of a picnic involves oversized sandwiches that could feed a small army. Who knew romance could be so. towering?
What's a giantess to do when her captive begins to humanize effectively? He starts to stand up for himself, challenges her whims, and even gets some witty comebacks in! It's a slow burn, but quite the entertaining one, and it definitely keeps the reader guessing.
As for the ending-oh boy, brace yourself for a twist that you didn't see coming! (Spoiler alert once more: It's not a clean fairy tale ending, but it leaves you wanting more.) There's so much more to explore about their unusual world, filled with magic, tension, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
In summary, Kept By a Giantess is an engaging read that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's a fanciful romp through a world where love knows no bounds-or heights, for that matter! So, if you're looking for an adventurous love story with a twist that'll make you chuckle, this might just be your next read. Just remember to keep your feet on the ground; things might get a bit 'giant' from here!
Maddie Page
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