Living Out of the Box [Tapa blanda]

Holey rusted metal Batman! This was FANG-FREAKING-TASTIC! I've never read anything like it and I don't think I ever will. I honestly can't imagine somebody being able to top this! At least not in my opinion. Living Out of the Box was just so HOT and EXCITING that I find myself creativly clogged, totally unable to communicate it's GREATNESS to you.

But I'll try...

Living Out of the Box is the newest addition to Kallysten's FABULOUS Out of the Box series. Here we find Virginia and Anando starting there new life together as a couple. They still play their games though. Nothing could stop them from that LOL!

Virginia has come a long way from that short story where we first met her. It's almost as if she were a caterpillar back then in the first Out of the Box. Then, throughout the other novellas in the series, she entered a sort of chrysalis to undergo a transformation. Now, with Living Out of the Box, she is ready to emerge as a beautiful butterfly, slowly unfurling her wings with the confidence that that beauty brings. (How's that for imagery?)

Anando is as UBER SMEXY as always. The support and encouragement that he gives Virginia is fantastic. He's always there to keep her safe while gently urging her to do the things that he knows she will enjoy. Giving her the confidence to release those small inner feelings of shame and guilt that still remained, even after all this time.

The framework of this book is similar to the Out of the Box series in it's complete form. Kallysten has divided the novel into parts, giving each a brief two or three word title, hinting at it's contents. Similar to the other stories in a way, but also different enough to be considered new. For the other installments of the series it was their covers showing an image related to the game that Anando and Virginia were to play within it's pages. However, these new titles are actually pretty tantalizing. They grab your attention an draw you in. Another thing that shows the continuity within the series is that all of the parts are seen from Virginia's POV except for the last one. The ending is is in Anando's POV and we see through his inner dialog how completely satisfied, happy and proud of Virginia he was.

There is one thing that I must warn you about. The spiciness of this book is HIGH THRESHOLD so if you're and erotica virgin, I'd choose something else to start with. (But Kallysten is a great person to loose your cherry to. Believe me, I'm talking from experience!) This book has EVERYTHING in it. When I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING!!!!! Here, let me tell you. There is exhibitionism, voyeurism, M/F, M/M, slight F/F action, menage with anal and group sex to say the least. So don't say I didn't warn you! Living Out of the Box is so STEAMY that I needed to change my panties TWICE! And that was after I had found my man to help me out before I....um...BOILED OVER!

I never fail to enjoy myself while reading Kallysten's work. Amid all the other authors out there writing paranormal erotic romance, she is CATEGORICALLY STUNNING!

I loved this book... finally Virginia and Anando got it together for the long term... I liked the variety and the intensity of the lovemaking in the book. Plus I am a sucker for a happy ending....

My review:

It was a serious erotica book! Serious in that sense, that Living Out of the Box included lot of explicit sex scenes, M/F, M/M, M/F/M scenes. I have read some of Kally's short stories, so I had an idea what to expect when started Living Out of the Box. What I wasn't prepared was how hot and steamy it was!

It was well-written erotica book. The writing was colorful and detailed, leaving nothing out and it was easy to read. The characters were interesting and captivating.

Regarding the plot:

It was story about human woman Virginia moving in to her boyfriend, vampire Anando and exploring her sexuality. While I think, that the writing was excellent, then the story and the narrative were weaker. The story was about Virgina trying out different sexual experiences and finding out where her sexual limits went, but what I missed was something else - a story which had some more action besides the sex scenes. There was not enough plotting in it. I missed some conflicts and the story developments in the book which was otherwise really well-written. I would have wanted to see more challenges besides the sexual challenges.

I did enjoy how the structure of the book was built up. Each chapter had a different game or experience which Virginia and Anando tried, so chapters had clear start and ending of the story. I think it was a good idea to use Virginia's point of view and therefore I was very surprised and little disturbed by the last chapter where the story was described by Anando's point of view. It confused me.

Regarding the characters:

Characters were captivating. I enjoyed Virginia's curiosity and her courage to experiment and also Anando's support to Virginia. Both characters were nice and sweet and hot. I think that the supportive characters like Leo, Lisa and Brett gave extra spice to the book.

Generally:

If you like pure erotica books, then Living Out of the Box is definitely recommendable! Kallysten is very good erotica author. It's hot and sexy!

4 stars.