Legal advisor Zilla Jongzeel grapples with submissive desires while navigating the pressures of her old school feminist mother and her marriage to actor Paul Arend. A secret lover fulfills her fantasies, until scandal strikes: photos of her bruises implicate Paul, leading to media backlash. Forced to defend themselves on a talk show, Zilla's world unravels, confronting betrayal and harsh consequences. In a gripping tale of love and self-acceptance, Zilla fights to salvage her fractured relationships amidst public scrutiny, ultimately facing the devastating fallout of her choices head-on.

Sidney Raven's work challenges social norms and explores the complexities of human desire. 'Bruises' is her debut novel, offering a raw and honest look at the intersection of feminism and sexual submission.
It continually confronts us with the question: how do we feel about people with unconventional sexual preferences? Are we honest about what we truly want in the bedroom?
A book for everyone who thinks they live too much by the expectations of others.