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mxsallybend's review against another edition
5.0
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serial_london's review against another edition
4.0
I received this as an ARC on NetGalley.
I adored these stories. I felt like you could really tell a difference in how the representation in these stories difference from cis het writers who attempt to write more inclusive type characters without sensitivity reader or real-life inspirations. The representation was varied, non-exploitative, and real.
The smut was FANTASTIC. Many of these stories had me gasping (Welcome Aboard!!). The kinks represented were also so well done. Well-researched and accurate to real BDSM.
The actual plots and stories themselves were great too. Some grabbed me more than others but there were not any stories I disliked. Some I really need full length books of (like Only The Good Die Young).
Highly recommend. Perfect read for Pride month!
I adored these stories. I felt like you could really tell a difference in how the representation in these stories difference from cis het writers who attempt to write more inclusive type characters without sensitivity reader or real-life inspirations. The representation was varied, non-exploitative, and real.
The smut was FANTASTIC. Many of these stories had me gasping (Welcome Aboard!!). The kinks represented were also so well done. Well-researched and accurate to real BDSM.
The actual plots and stories themselves were great too. Some grabbed me more than others but there were not any stories I disliked. Some I really need full length books of (like Only The Good Die Young).
Highly recommend. Perfect read for Pride month!
fr0gsonmushrooms's review
fast-paced
4.0
CRAZY
Some stories I didn't like and I had to skip through some of the last one but some were absolutely perfect
Some stories I didn't like and I had to skip through some of the last one but some were absolutely perfect
percival_whyborne's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
4.75
bedroominarles's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
gorejoyous's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.5
As a non-binary queer person who generally enjoys sex and reading horny romance novels—hell, even fanfiction—it crushes me to rate this anthology series so low.
The introduction starts out by promising a diverse exploration of gender and sexual expression that is so rarely found in erotica. And while yes, each story does tick the box of at least one non-cishet character, most of them failed to hold my interest long enough to feel even a moment of excitement. I was also surprised at how confusing and oddly edited the collection was as a whole with most of the stories spending way too much time on world-building and not nearly enough on getting down to business.
Rather than continue to harp on what I didn't enjoy, I'll choose to focus on gems that gave me some new authors to keep tabs on:
• Only the Good Die Young by Ash Riley | A couple pulls off a heist with nice banter/chemistry
• Stray by MJ Moreo | Incredibly cute cat boy roleplay scenario
• Redgum by Ash Orlando | BDSM + camping trip
• The Devil You Blow by Rien Grey | Devil/angel transmasc couple hooking up at the gym
Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
kennethwade's review
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.75
This anthology of transgender and non-binary erotica was, as most anthologies are, a mixed bag. A lot of the stories were compelling in one way but lacking in another. Many of them left me wanting more of the intriguing plot and less of the boring sex scenes, which is exactly the opposite of what a reader wants in an anthology of erotica. I don’t regret reading this but I’m not going to be recommending it to anyone.
Some of the highlights for me were “Only the Good Die Young” by Ash Reilly and “The Devil You Blow” by Rien Gray. The lowlights were “Better by Half Elf” by Sally Bend, “Stray” by MJ Moreo, and “Past Midnight Before Dawn” by Anne Staggs.
Some of the highlights for me were “Only the Good Die Young” by Ash Reilly and “The Devil You Blow” by Rien Gray. The lowlights were “Better by Half Elf” by Sally Bend, “Stray” by MJ Moreo, and “Past Midnight Before Dawn” by Anne Staggs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
qace90's review
fast-paced
4.75
I received an advance copy from the publisher via Netgalley for review purposes; this in no way influences my review.
I was looking forward to this anthology because Chace Verity, one of the contributing authors, is one of my all time favorite authors, but I’m happy to say I enjoyed every story in this anthology, where only Chace and Rien Gray were familiar-to-me authors. I’m going to describe this book as a sexy hug because it’s so affirming and lovely and sweet, while also being extremely sexy and arousing, a perfect blend. There is something so intrinsically queer in every story, and that fills my heart with such joy. I loved all the different gender expressions and the different iterations of kink and the various ways characters interacted with their bodies. I really had a lot of fun with this anthology, and I’m so extremely glad it exists, and hope many folks needing more trans and nonbinary erotica in their life find it and enjoy it as well!
I was looking forward to this anthology because Chace Verity, one of the contributing authors, is one of my all time favorite authors, but I’m happy to say I enjoyed every story in this anthology, where only Chace and Rien Gray were familiar-to-me authors. I’m going to describe this book as a sexy hug because it’s so affirming and lovely and sweet, while also being extremely sexy and arousing, a perfect blend. There is something so intrinsically queer in every story, and that fills my heart with such joy. I loved all the different gender expressions and the different iterations of kink and the various ways characters interacted with their bodies. I really had a lot of fun with this anthology, and I’m so extremely glad it exists, and hope many folks needing more trans and nonbinary erotica in their life find it and enjoy it as well!