Druuna has always been a record breaking series, proving that erotic fiction does not have to be plotless or just for men. With the first book, Morbus Gravis, the author presented this idea - which is why it's so beyond me that he wrote this sequel the way he did. Still, though a little light on plot and a little heavy on S&M, there are some developments, and some extremely memorable moments. If you miss this one, I wouldn't sweat it; it's not crucial to what is otherwise a fantastic and ground-breaking series. This book is good, but not great; if you're looking for great, check out the third and fourth books in this series, Creatura and Carnivora. For some "light" fun, get this one.