March 15, 2014
Yet another anthology from the ever-titillating Cleis Press that is "quick" by its very nature, this collection of smutty stories centers on joining the infamous "Mile High Club." These high-flying sexual adventures give new meaning to the phrase friendly skies, with contributions from talented erotica authors across the board (e.g., Desiree, Matt Conklin, Bussel, Elizabeth Coldwell, Alison Tyler, and Cheyenne Blue). Cleis's compilations are always a great blend of humor, sass, and smut, and this one doesn't fail to deliver. The only critique one could have would be lack of diversity. A majority of these shorts comprise heterosexual couples, engaging in fairly uniform sexcapades such as covert airplane bathroom rendezvous and raunchy romps under the safety of airline blankets. To be fair, this may be part and parcel of the limited capacity of aircrafts themselves; perhaps there isn't much space, creatively and literally, to expand beyond the conventional notion of "airplane quickies." A few intrepid authors do make the attempt, however; one piece sings the praises of newly developed airline Wi-Fi to engage in high-altitude cybersex, while another depicts a thrilling encounter that doesn't occur inside the plane at all but on its wing. VERDICT Overall, an entertaining collection for those seeking some spicy short stories, or even those looking for some pointers. Recommended for fans of Cleis titles and other erotic anthologies.
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