Circlet Press has defined erotic science fiction over the past decade, and while I’m not a big sci-fi reader outside of the classics, I was excited to check out this compilation of their favorite stories from 1992-2002.

The great thing about this genre is that the authors are praised for testing the boundaries of both sexuality and reality to the extreme. I was completely engrossed by stories of other creatures and worlds that I have never dreamt of and drawn into fantasies that I hadn’t fully realized.

I was thrilled to read Lia Block’s tender telling of a bitter coming of age love story in Milagro. Block’s young adult novels were some of the first I found as a young teen looking for signs of other lesbians. I devoured Milagro the same way I read through Weetzie Bat, although this time I didn’t feel the need to stash the novel under my bed.

I have to admit that some stories were just too far out there for me to relate to, but I appreciate the fact that they exist for someone else. Erotic Fantastic is an engaging read for anyone who enjoys a good story and, I imagine, a godsend for hardcore science-fiction fans.

-The Porn Librarian

Add this excellent book to your collection!