What I Liked: This book definitely lived up to its description! There really is something here for everyone and is written in a way that if the particular kink that is featured in the story isn’t your cup of tea you can easily skip that story. And there are some VERY specific kinks in this book. I appreciate how diverse this book is in that regard.

What I Didn’t Like: Honestly, the only thing I didn’t like was that some of the stories felt like they should have been longer because the story seemed to wrap up too quickly.

Who Should Read It: Fans of historical erotica will love this book.

Review Wrap Up: This is book that will cater to a very specific kind of romance reader but those that are looking for erotic stories set against a historical backdrop should read this one. I would recommend this one for general erotic readers as well.

Rating: 3.5 Stars

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
SPICE: 🔥🔥🔥🔥.5

This book had me at erotic novellas set during the Victorian period. This collection features ten short reads that definitely raise eyebrows and body temperatures. It will push the limits of what makes you comfortable in a spicy read, so if you are into that, this omnibus is a must-pick for you.

All of the novellas have great development when it comes to the chemistry among their main characters. The author makes the most out of a few chapters to create a sizzling bond that ignites into spicy moments.

** I am voluntarily reviewing an advance copy of this book. Thank you to Anonymous, Entangled Publishing, and NetGalley for providing an ARC. **

I think I was expecting hotter, and these all felt kind of tame to me. I will say that these are definitely fetishes and I certainly learned about a few of them through reading this. But, overall, these stories got be hot and bothered, but then left me hanging.

By the same author of Aphrodite in Bloom, this book delves into fetishes. I have heard of some but not of others.

Such a fascinating glimpse into Victorian erotica. I loved Aphrodite and this was interesting. I didn't enjoy as much but that's just me.

It was also a group of novellas each with their own content warnings before each story so that was useful.

Thank you entangledpub and netgalley for the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.
Rating ⭐⭐⭐💫

Spice Level: 5/5

Okay, where to begin?

This book is everything expected and more. It is steamy, sensual and erotic. But even better than that, it had much more story than I had expected.

Each new fetish has a developed storyline and romantic build-up between the characters. The characters are also diverse and don't feel like a copy paste from each story. With a new fetish in every story, it definitely offers a unique glimpse into the world of kink, making each story a learning experience as well as a very interesting and enjoyable read.

I greatly appreciated the fact that every story has a trigger warning, allowing the option to skip to the next story if wanted.

I was expecting a story and more fiction than real life stories, but I really enjoyed reading about different fetishes. I liked the book overall!

This book needed to find new euphemisms for a vagina 😂 That being said it was sexy, but fleshed out. There were actual stories and not just sex. I had my eyes open to new fetish communities I had never heard of, and some I would read more of 😮 That being said, it was a quick dirty read I enjoyed. There are some minor editorial changes that need worked on, but the rest is ready to be sold!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

Tasteful and very well-written. The stories carried the allure and backstory well, with great progression. I enjoyed these one-shots way more than I should have.

This book is a quick and easy read. There is a lot of good spice and the different aspects of each story kept them from blending too much into one another. They are good stories and a decently worth while read.

I’ve only read a few of the stories included in Fetish and to be honest two of the three I read were pretty underwhelming. I think gaining enjoyment from reading this collection is very much going to come down to your personal taste. For me, a good deal more emotional connection and sensuality and less nuts and bolts would have been infinitely more appealing.

What I've learned from reading Fetish is that historical erotica stories are not my bread and butter.

Thank you Netgalley and Publisher for this Arc!

Fetish is a collection of Victorian romance stories. 10 stories, each with their own fetish. And, trust me, these are fetish's that I, at least, have never imagined!

I definitely found out my comfort level with some of these, lmao. It's seriously a very wild ride and if you are prepared or not, I can guarantee you will probably be stunned at least once!

Out October 25, 2022!

I think this is a very niche book and although I am sure there is an audience for it, I found this book ranged from the interesting and slightly erotic to the just plain weird. But I think for fans of this type of fetish erotica, it could be an enjoyable read.

Thank you to Entangled and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

"Was there something filthy and degrading about how they were conducting themselves? Absolutely. Did he love it? So much."

What You'll Find:
✔️Historical Erotica
✔️Fetishes & Kinks
✔️Diverse Characters
✔️Varied POV

Just like the title is named, this historical romance collection is filled with short stories featuring fetishes of all kind. From piercing to hair cutting, spanking, and secret trysts... this book has diverse characters with a variety of kinks and fetishes. Not all were to my taste. I mean, some I would have never thought up in a million years... and I think that is what fascinated me regardless. What a unique set of erotic stories! If your looking for something spicy and outside the box, this short story collection is it!

Note: Prior to each short story there's a note from the author listing triggers and what may be unique and helpful to know in relation to the story's time period.

*I received an ARC from Entangled Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and given freely.

2.75 stars

Fetish is a unique compilation of erotic Victorian era stories that is definitely more of a niche read. To me, the writing felt uneven, and there were times where I questioned whether or not some of the stories came too close to appropriation rather than appreciation.

I did appreciate the individual trigger warnings for each story, and the ways in which the author normalizes and celebrates various proclivities and puts them in a historical context. For that, they should definitely be applauded.

At the end of the day, this wasn’t the book for me, but I appreciate what the author was trying to accomplish and communicate.

Thank you to Entangled and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is a historical anthology of erotica based in the late 1800s. Taking place all over the world, this collection does not fall short of appeal. Each story is about 5 chapters long and feature its own characters, own romance, and (of course) it own fetish.

This title is the personification of proving "Wait, people didn't do that back then!" <b>WRONG.<.b>

Each chapter brings it's own fetish to light, some were great, others were very different (at least for me). I don't want to get too detailed, but go ahead and checkout the summary to get an idea of what's included. But, HEY! To each their own, I still found all these stories very intriguing to read about. I also enjoyed the couples and their stories. Some were just finding love, others had been married for years. There was insta-love, arranged partnerships, and a love that grew stronger through shared interest after years together. I also appreciated the TW before each section, as some content may be not suitable for some. When I say there really is a story you will find to enjoy, I mean it.

Each chapter was well written and had the perfect amount of plot to spice ratios. Like I said, some stories were stronger than others, but in all this was a solid 4-star read for me.

I try not to yuck anyone’s yum, but I found the stories included in this collection of historical erotic short stories to be rather odd and awkward. Some were also off-putting. Overall, this one was not for me, but I hope it finds its audience.

I really enjoyed the first collection and I loved this one as well.

Perfect for fans of quick romance stories!

This felt like a very disjointed collection of fetish stories. Between mixed time periods, varied writing styles, and some stories that seemed borderline problematic and teeming with cultural appropriation, I will be honest when I say I did not finish this read.

A collection of spicy steamy stories that show a diversity and different fetishes set in a time when almost everything outside of the norm was considered taboo. I enjoyed some stories more than others, but that’s completely normal and expected with books of this nature. I would recommend for erotica readers who like to explore a variety of kinks, or just someone looking to spice things up.