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A review by purplelorikeet
Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 5 by Caridad Piñeiro, Alexa J. Day, Anna Mia Hansen, A. Zimmerman, Sabrina Sol, Kathleen Delaney-Adams, Angora Shade, Angel Leigh McCoy, Lauren Emily, Loretta Black, Stella Harris, Emerald, Lee Minxton, Joanna Angel, A.Z. Louise, Rachel Kramer Bussel, Justine Elyot, Sierra Simone, Jayne Renault, Balli Kaur Jaswal, Quinn LeStrange, C.D. Reiss
3.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Cleis Press for sharing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
With so many different writers, this anthology is a bit difficult to judge. I will say the editor has created a fairly well-rounded collection of stories and there is likely something for most to enjoy in this group. I will make note of a few stories,
The first one, Terms, is a bit of a reversal of roles that we see in a lot of these stories. There's obviously something of a backstory to the action here but I like the way it's the female protagonist taking charge instead of the males.
Outlaws is a futuristic story which I don't really get into all that much for erotica but it was one of my favorites of the book. It's got a dystopian feel and there's rebellion happening in private.
My favorite of the book is Nymph and Satyr. It's just got a really good feel of abandon to it and we get to know the characters just enough to appreciate the action.
Frosting was one that started off with a strong erotic feel but didn't sustain it as it went a bit too far for me.
Summer of 1669 was one that was kind of sweet, taking place long ago.
Overall this was a nice collection of stories and there should be a few tales that will appeal to most.
With so many different writers, this anthology is a bit difficult to judge. I will say the editor has created a fairly well-rounded collection of stories and there is likely something for most to enjoy in this group. I will make note of a few stories,
The first one, Terms, is a bit of a reversal of roles that we see in a lot of these stories. There's obviously something of a backstory to the action here but I like the way it's the female protagonist taking charge instead of the males.
Outlaws is a futuristic story which I don't really get into all that much for erotica but it was one of my favorites of the book. It's got a dystopian feel and there's rebellion happening in private.
My favorite of the book is Nymph and Satyr. It's just got a really good feel of abandon to it and we get to know the characters just enough to appreciate the action.
Frosting was one that started off with a strong erotic feel but didn't sustain it as it went a bit too far for me.
Summer of 1669 was one that was kind of sweet, taking place long ago.
Overall this was a nice collection of stories and there should be a few tales that will appeal to most.