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jackiehorne's review
4.0
Thanks to the author for sending me a copy in exchange for a review.
A two-for-one deal: an erotica collection that both turns you on and makes you think. I especially appreciated the breadth of the collection.
A two-for-one deal: an erotica collection that both turns you on and makes you think. I especially appreciated the breadth of the collection.
renpuspita's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
3,5 stars
A very diverse erotica anthology, written by women and for women. Some short stories is too vanilla for me (despite this entitled as "erotica"), some are "wtf I just read", some make me yawn aka pretty boring and some make me beg for more.
A New Canvas
For a first story, it's pretty yawn for me. Didn't left impression too to make me want to read another. But, hey, this is still the beginning.
Demimonde
Pretty generic historical romance. Didn't find it erotic at all (if you can say that quick tumble in the carriage is erotic), except that the heroine find her awakening. Disappointed that the author didn't explore much to the masquerade debauchery.
Ophelia the Second
Inspired by Hamlet..but this is not Hamlet re-telling. Too simple for me and not erotic at all. Gosh, did I need to continue the rest? Well, I can endure this.
Revisiting Youth
The first diverse story (finally). Set in Japan about widower past her 30 (40 maybe?) and she is Asian as well. Have menage with young men. I like that the author write about love hotel, as a manga reader, I appreciate this, lol.
Date Night
Story is usual but the sex steamy. If you want to spice up your relationship with your husband, that is.
Flying Solo
Wow, just wow. I might be find the first gem. Never read any by Rachel Kramer Bussel (whom happen to be editor of this anthology) and may check her others work. A good combination between 1st PoV and 2nd PoV as well, which is rare. Steamy is another bonus. Very recommended.
Drawn by Nic
A quickie story. Not enough to burn. I have no slightest idea who this Nic is.
The Ropes
Old flames rekindle in the outing. Maybe you may consider to go to company training if it will end you up with your office crush. So hard to imagine they have sex in the height and just by ropes. I keep screaming "what if they fall??"
Starstruck
Another favorites. The heroine is PoC, past her prime (she's about 40-ish), and nerd. I like that finally she can meet her teenage crush and well..have sex with him is a cherry on the top of geeky sundae. Recommended.
The Altar of Lamented Toys
The world might be near its ending, but not your love and passion. You can always find the heat in the hopeless situation. A nice erotic short story in the post-apocalyptic era.
Matilda's Secret
This story maybe part of the author's series, but can be read as stand alone as well. Its also give a nice ending, not just a quick meeting or open ending.
Scents & Sexuality
Well.. a little bit weird for my taste. Just weird (aka I forgot what the story, lol)
Alvin's Night
Very much alike Date Night, but with third party named Alvin. I can said it almost the same with Flying Solo, but just with a little spice aka no actual sex.
Enter Me
This is the first time I read a story about deaf character. The author masterfully write what its feel to can't hear anything, how its affect the character's life. I can relate a bit since my hearing is not good (I'm not deaf, just my right ear is not functioning properly). The story feel melancholy too me, but also hopeful.
The Wolf at His Door
Supposedly to be BDSM story...but..eh..feel vanilla for me
Out of Ordinary
The first story feature transgender character. Took me a little bit to realize one of the characters is trans. It's a nice and steamy story and the author insert some insight how the trans character family treat him with his condition. A little bit sad, tbh.
Lighting the Pyre
A story about breast cancer survivor. Start with her having tattoo and then have outdoor sex with her girlfriend. Some make me confused, like when she using condom? Maybe she used strap-on? :/
Restitution
An artist make a scandal to buzz her new single. I already new that her interrogation is just a cover up, lol
The Carnalarium
A lesbian story, with one girl is commitment phobic, want to leave her lover to travel around the world. I almost irritated by her. Like if she afraid of commitment, why she suddenly act jealous when her girlfriend try to forget her and move on with new lover. The ending is bittersweet but I guess it's perfect for the phobic commitment character. You must deal with the consequences of your choice.
Waiting to Pee
All I can said is..yuck, yuck, gross. The title already said it. Sorry, can't find how the story is erotic!
Two Doms for Dinner
Pretty ho-hum for BDSM short stories. Not enough steam, despite its have two Doms. Just barely scratch the itch.
The Assistant
Save the best for the last! Written by Tiffany Reisz, I know that she will always deliver even with just short story. I must make time to read her Original Sinners series!
I can't said that this is "Best" collection, for some stories is pretty mediocre for me. I guess it's hard to choose 20 stories from hundred stories that meet the editor standards (I know how it feels. Been there done that), and maybe my taste and her is somehow a little bit different. What she or others reader dubbed as erotic is not erotic at all for me (example: Waiting to Pee). BUT, I won't said that this anthology is bad, because I enjoy some of the stories. Its diverse and give some new perspective for me like, a deaf character, PoC, lesbians, trans character and women past her prime age.
A very diverse erotica anthology, written by women and for women. Some short stories is too vanilla for me (despite this entitled as "erotica"), some are "wtf I just read", some make me yawn aka pretty boring and some make me beg for more.
A New Canvas
For a first story, it's pretty yawn for me. Didn't left impression too to make me want to read another. But, hey, this is still the beginning.
Demimonde
Pretty generic historical romance. Didn't find it erotic at all (if you can say that quick tumble in the carriage is erotic), except that the heroine find her awakening. Disappointed that the author didn't explore much to the masquerade debauchery.
Ophelia the Second
Inspired by Hamlet..but this is not Hamlet re-telling. Too simple for me and not erotic at all. Gosh, did I need to continue the rest? Well, I can endure this.
Revisiting Youth
The first diverse story (finally). Set in Japan about widower past her 30 (40 maybe?) and she is Asian as well. Have menage with young men. I like that the author write about love hotel, as a manga reader, I appreciate this, lol.
Date Night
Story is usual but the sex steamy. If you want to spice up your relationship with your husband, that is.
Flying Solo
Wow, just wow. I might be find the first gem. Never read any by Rachel Kramer Bussel (whom happen to be editor of this anthology) and may check her others work. A good combination between 1st PoV and 2nd PoV as well, which is rare. Steamy is another bonus. Very recommended.
Drawn by Nic
A quickie story. Not enough to burn. I have no slightest idea who this Nic is.
The Ropes
Old flames rekindle in the outing. Maybe you may consider to go to company training if it will end you up with your office crush. So hard to imagine they have sex in the height and just by ropes. I keep screaming "what if they fall??"
Starstruck
Another favorites. The heroine is PoC, past her prime (she's about 40-ish), and nerd. I like that finally she can meet her teenage crush and well..have sex with him is a cherry on the top of geeky sundae. Recommended.
The Altar of Lamented Toys
The world might be near its ending, but not your love and passion. You can always find the heat in the hopeless situation. A nice erotic short story in the post-apocalyptic era.
Matilda's Secret
This story maybe part of the author's series, but can be read as stand alone as well. Its also give a nice ending, not just a quick meeting or open ending.
Scents & Sexuality
Well.. a little bit weird for my taste. Just weird (aka I forgot what the story, lol)
Alvin's Night
Very much alike Date Night, but with third party named Alvin. I can said it almost the same with Flying Solo, but just with a little spice aka no actual sex.
Enter Me
This is the first time I read a story about deaf character. The author masterfully write what its feel to can't hear anything, how its affect the character's life. I can relate a bit since my hearing is not good (I'm not deaf, just my right ear is not functioning properly). The story feel melancholy too me, but also hopeful.
The Wolf at His Door
Supposedly to be BDSM story...but..eh..feel vanilla for me
Out of Ordinary
The first story feature transgender character. Took me a little bit to realize one of the characters is trans. It's a nice and steamy story and the author insert some insight how the trans character family treat him with his condition. A little bit sad, tbh.
Lighting the Pyre
A story about breast cancer survivor. Start with her having tattoo and then have outdoor sex with her girlfriend. Some make me confused, like when she using condom? Maybe she used strap-on? :/
Restitution
An artist make a scandal to buzz her new single. I already new that her interrogation is just a cover up, lol
The Carnalarium
A lesbian story, with one girl is commitment phobic, want to leave her lover to travel around the world. I almost irritated by her. Like if she afraid of commitment, why she suddenly act jealous when her girlfriend try to forget her and move on with new lover. The ending is bittersweet but I guess it's perfect for the phobic commitment character. You must deal with the consequences of your choice.
Waiting to Pee
All I can said is..yuck, yuck, gross. The title already said it. Sorry, can't find how the story is erotic!
Two Doms for Dinner
Pretty ho-hum for BDSM short stories. Not enough steam, despite its have two Doms. Just barely scratch the itch.
The Assistant
Save the best for the last! Written by Tiffany Reisz, I know that she will always deliver even with just short story. I must make time to read her Original Sinners series!
I can't said that this is "Best" collection, for some stories is pretty mediocre for me. I guess it's hard to choose 20 stories from hundred stories that meet the editor standards (I know how it feels. Been there done that), and maybe my taste and her is somehow a little bit different. What she or others reader dubbed as erotic is not erotic at all for me (example: Waiting to Pee). BUT, I won't said that this anthology is bad, because I enjoy some of the stories. Its diverse and give some new perspective for me like, a deaf character, PoC, lesbians, trans character and women past her prime age.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
cherylkaye1's review
5.0
Overall, Best Women’s Erotica Of The Year Vol 1 is a great anthology. Hot and sexy, with something to please everyone.
So many of the stories in this collection spoke to me; sometimes it was the story as a whole, sometimes it was a line that sparked my imagination, sometimes it was just the way it made me feel. Every story was different, and brought something new to the table, and they were all hot, hot, hot.
So many of the stories in this collection spoke to me; sometimes it was the story as a whole, sometimes it was a line that sparked my imagination, sometimes it was just the way it made me feel. Every story was different, and brought something new to the table, and they were all hot, hot, hot.
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