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Eroma
Players compete in a virtual reality game of sexual challenges in this erotic fantasy from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Xanth series. In Eroma—the futuristic, multiplayer virtual reality game of erotic romance—participants can touch, taste, feel, hear, and see everything. Each male and female avatar, from fairy to elf to human, is naked and gorgeous, and sexual climaxes are immediate and mutual. Weekly, millions tune in on 3-D television to watch every intimate, passionate encounter. To win the game—and a large prize—the players must conquer difficult, arousing tests. But some challenges push the gamers beyond their comfort zones and into a whole new world of erotic possibility. How far will they go in order to win? Not for the sexually faint of heart, Eroma is an erotic fantasy novel about testing limits, exploring desire, and, surprisingly, falling in love.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 16, 2011
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About the author
Piers Anthony
442 books4,224 followersThough he spent the first four years of his life in England, Piers never returned to live in his country of birth after moving to Spain and immigrated to America at age six. After graduating with a B.A. from Goddard College, he married one of his fellow students and and spent fifteen years in an assortment of professions before he began writing fiction full-time.
Piers is a self-proclaimed environmentalist and lives on a tree farm in Florida with his wife. They have two grown daughters.
Piers is a self-proclaimed environmentalist and lives on a tree farm in Florida with his wife. They have two grown daughters.
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April 27, 2017
So the content isn't for everyone, but if you're up for it - well. It's signature in style and tone, and I must say I found it worth my time.
December 31, 2011
Hmm... since my original comment seems to have disappeared...
This was the first new (and new-to-me) Piers Anthony that I have read is a number of years, and it was just as fun as I remember his works being. Some reviewers seem to have been started at the content - apparently they neglected to read the title? or perhaps the cover blurb? - but I was not. This is classic Anthony, dealing frankly, clearly, and unabashedly with any and all topics.
It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but with the state of current "reality" tv and game show programming, this is really not that far off from the current status quo. Once you throw complete virtual reality into the mix, I think it will be almost inevitable.
This was a fun, quick, easy read that was a change of pace from everything else on my TBR list. I'm left anxious for the day that the complete Incarnations of Immortality are finally available in ebook form. And not just #3. !?
This was the first new (and new-to-me) Piers Anthony that I have read is a number of years, and it was just as fun as I remember his works being. Some reviewers seem to have been started at the content - apparently they neglected to read the title? or perhaps the cover blurb? - but I was not. This is classic Anthony, dealing frankly, clearly, and unabashedly with any and all topics.
It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but with the state of current "reality" tv and game show programming, this is really not that far off from the current status quo. Once you throw complete virtual reality into the mix, I think it will be almost inevitable.
This was a fun, quick, easy read that was a change of pace from everything else on my TBR list. I'm left anxious for the day that the complete Incarnations of Immortality are finally available in ebook form. And not just #3. !?
July 26, 2011
Very interesting plot. Never read a story quite like it.Was fun though and a bit naughty!
September 19, 2025
😶
So it is not romantic at all. The writing felt very clinical or possibly English is not the author’s first language or this book was translated. So a bit awkward and ZERO subtlety.
I read the book as a study in male author erotica and how they communicate what turns them on.
I think the FMC’s dedication to the MMC and her willingness to declare it in front of millions of viewers is the ultimate attraction in this story.
So it is not romantic at all. The writing felt very clinical or possibly English is not the author’s first language or this book was translated. So a bit awkward and ZERO subtlety.
I read the book as a study in male author erotica and how they communicate what turns them on.
I think the FMC’s dedication to the MMC and her willingness to declare it in front of millions of viewers is the ultimate attraction in this story.
October 31, 2017
Poorly written porn.
Emphasis not on the 'porn' but on 'poorly written'.
Emphasis not on the 'porn' but on 'poorly written'.
May 27, 2021
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May 17, 2023
Really stupid
Not worth the effort. One of the most stupid plots. Ridiculous. Juvenile porn sort of fairy tale. Hated the blount descriptions.
Not worth the effort. One of the most stupid plots. Ridiculous. Juvenile porn sort of fairy tale. Hated the blount descriptions.
July 6, 2014
The author's note at the end makes clear why Anthony wrote this book:
"I have an Idea file where I store summaries of story and novel ideas... many of these ideas are erotic, not just because I'm a dirty old man... it is because I orient on the existing market, and there has come to be a considerable market for erotic romance."
But this is no romance. It's a virtual world where the object is to fuck as many people as possible. You succeed when penis tip hits cervix and a pre-programmed 30 second orgasm occurs. Half of the 64 participants are eliminated each round until they are left with a winner... and of course it's being broadcast live for millions.
Even though our two main characters are male and female guys end up having all the fun. In one round the players must make their way through a series of guards to reach a castle. The male main character's job is to make each female guard come the same time he does. The female character's job is to make the male guard come... without climaxing herself. Where's the fun in that?!
In a later round sex is exchanged for information. The guy has a fairly normal encounter, while the magical creature that does the girl fills her with a gallon of ejaculate that she has to manually rid herself of or she'll fall into a sleepy, numb stupor. Again, no fun! And look at that, the girl having sex has a negative consequence, while the guy gets off scot-free.
If he wanted to Anthony could have made this a scathing critique of the rise of reality shows and the cost of selling your privacy for fame, but instead he simply reworks cutting room floor material. There is no romance, only titillation. And don't get me started on the tin ear dialogue and paper thin characters.
The only romantic thing about this book is that there's a happy ending... broadcast in real time for tens of millions. Because that's so sexy. ~gag~
"I have an Idea file where I store summaries of story and novel ideas... many of these ideas are erotic, not just because I'm a dirty old man... it is because I orient on the existing market, and there has come to be a considerable market for erotic romance."
But this is no romance. It's a virtual world where the object is to fuck as many people as possible. You succeed when penis tip hits cervix and a pre-programmed 30 second orgasm occurs. Half of the 64 participants are eliminated each round until they are left with a winner... and of course it's being broadcast live for millions.
Even though our two main characters are male and female guys end up having all the fun. In one round the players must make their way through a series of guards to reach a castle. The male main character's job is to make each female guard come the same time he does. The female character's job is to make the male guard come... without climaxing herself. Where's the fun in that?!
In a later round sex is exchanged for information. The guy has a fairly normal encounter, while the magical creature that does the girl fills her with a gallon of ejaculate that she has to manually rid herself of or she'll fall into a sleepy, numb stupor. Again, no fun! And look at that, the girl having sex has a negative consequence, while the guy gets off scot-free.
If he wanted to Anthony could have made this a scathing critique of the rise of reality shows and the cost of selling your privacy for fame, but instead he simply reworks cutting room floor material. There is no romance, only titillation. And don't get me started on the tin ear dialogue and paper thin characters.
The only romantic thing about this book is that there's a happy ending... broadcast in real time for tens of millions. Because that's so sexy. ~gag~
November 15, 2011
OMG - this was porn. Dirty, dirty smut. DO NOT read this book with Zanth-like expectations. Wow. Hmmmm. Well. Someone asked me while I was reading this what it was about, and I actually had to be evasive: "[PAUSE........] ah, yeah, [pause], it is about a reality game." Well, it kind of is but it is really about sex, lots and lots of sex. Of the smutty variety.
However, that all being said, I was not shocked. I am aware of another Piers novel out there "Pornucopia" which my sister, Laurie, said was shockingly "dirty-minded." This falls into the same category.
To Mr. Piers Anthony - man, you have some issues. There are therapists out there that might help without you having to deal with it through writing.
To the publisher, PREMIER DIGITAL PUBLISHING LLC - your "Not for the sexually faint of heart" warning is a little understated. Perhaps you could capitalize and bold that?
However, that all being said, I was not shocked. I am aware of another Piers novel out there "Pornucopia" which my sister, Laurie, said was shockingly "dirty-minded." This falls into the same category.
To Mr. Piers Anthony - man, you have some issues. There are therapists out there that might help without you having to deal with it through writing.
To the publisher, PREMIER DIGITAL PUBLISHING LLC - your "Not for the sexually faint of heart" warning is a little understated. Perhaps you could capitalize and bold that?
May 24, 2015
I am giving this four stars based on the originality of the work. There were several typos, however. The sex scenes that were based IRL suggest women cannot achieve orgasm with penetration--I feel there was bias there. It would have been far better if the female character could achieve orgasm via penetration at least once or twice. In addition, I would like to say that sex isn't always about making the man happy and fulfilled. She needed to have a scene where she achieved climax and had to finish him off orally just to mix it up. Otherwise, it was an easy, fun read.
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September 11, 2020
The weirdest book I have read so far. It was definitely forward with all the sexual encounters, not to mention the graphic scene at the restaurant. It almost made me give up on it, but I wanted to know what else they were going to throw at the contestants.
Also, I loved how Fotina stayed beside Pedro even after he told her about his eyesight problem. This was a touch of romance in an otherwise smutty-too-the-brim book.
Also, I loved how Fotina stayed beside Pedro even after he told her about his eyesight problem. This was a touch of romance in an otherwise smutty-too-the-brim book.
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July 27, 2015
I've always loved Piers for his logic and this book is no different. Just because he's blatantly added sex to his type of situational necessities doesn't mean this book is "smut" or "porn", not in the least. His treatment of young and inexperienced players (yes this is truly about gaming) is done in a gentle yet logical way.
January 25, 2013
This book was extremely weird and pervy. I originally bought it because it involved a virtual multi-player game set in the future. It turned out to be weird erotica that really wasn't a very appealing book for me. Read at your own risk.
April 28, 2012
This lacks the imagination of typical PA books, though I am mostly referencing his earlier work. Pornucopia was just as disappointing...
June 18, 2015
A third of the way through this book, and yes, it is about a sexual reality game, but there is so much more to it!!! Read it and see; I challenge you.
May 19, 2013
Love Piers Anthony- so I was game. Smh. Straight up porn in text. So be warned.
March 18, 2014
Interesting story. It was not quite what I expected but Piers Anthony never disappoints for those who are fans of his writing.
July 21, 2015
Sort of a "survivor" game, except everyone has to have sex.
May 2, 2017
This was perhaps the least sexy erotica I have ever read.
It wasn't even offensive, just dull.
And the writing was amazingly bad for someone who is a professional writer and generally a fairly engaging and entertaining one.
This book leaves me feeling puzzled.
It wasn't even offensive, just dull.
And the writing was amazingly bad for someone who is a professional writer and generally a fairly engaging and entertaining one.
This book leaves me feeling puzzled.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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