The Candy Box, by Kojo Black, is a Sexy, Sweet Treat
Reviewed by Annie Player
The Candy Box, by Kojo Black (illustrated by Lara Addams and published by Sweetmeats Press), is a book styled like no other I’ve previously read. With two gloriously sticky stories inside, it manages to stay sensual throughout whist enticing the reader with some seriously naughty sex!
Rather than concentrating on characterization first and the sex scenes second, the author reveals the plots for both “Candy Cottage” and “The Harward Girls” through the consecutive setting of each chapter. Cleverly, the effect is a fluid series of sexual scenarios, and it’s more like reading related film scenes than typically built stories.
And the sex is hot! There’s a large amount of girl on girl action, threesomes, group play, elder and younger flesh boys, and toys… so many toys!
Both stories focus on a young girl exploring her sexuality and an older, experienced woman happily embracing and teaching the pleasures of the body. The narratives swap between the younger and older characters, and explore what’s it’s like to be a lady in each of these two position. As a reader, I enjoyed re-living the excitement of sexual awakening and experimentation, whilst also being able to relate to the more knowledgeable, powerful characters of Madame Bea and Ms. Harward.
The front cover of The Candy Box is relatively discreet and sleekly designed; however, the inside images inside are sexy and graphic – I suggest being careful when flicking the pages in public (unless, you, like me, quite enjoy seeing the eyes of your neighbor pop open!). The intense and beautiful drawings are by talented artist Lara Addams. My only misgiving is that, along with the written description of the characters, they are all model-perfect, which for me, took a little away from the reality of the situations described.
As explained in the prologue, the book is based on true life, which makes it all the more fascinating and exciting. There is also a director’s commentary at the end of each story that explores the highs and lows of making each story as a film. Initially, I wasn’t sure if the commentary added to the book – I wondered if it took some of the magic away from my personal interpretation, or if it added a new layer of authenticity. But by the end of “The Harward Girls,” I found myself really looking forward to reading the director’s assessment and honest description of the clear pleasure given and received from all those involved in making the film.
There are a few typos in the book and occasionally I was left working out the various positions that the boys and girls got themselves into (I suppose the film helps with this). However, these are all easily overlooked, because the sensuality of The Candy Box really comes alive through the characters! I could feel their sweetness and kindness through their pleasure.
Overall, both “Candy Cottage” and “The Harward Girls” are delicious novellas filled with pure, sexual erotica! Each chapter allowed me to rekindled my own naughty, explorative days, and left me both in a beautiful place in mind, and a slippery place between the legs.
The Candy Box, by Kojo Black. Published by SweetMeats Press, $14.95.
Originally published June 2011