u/GeorgeEBHastings

Topic. Lifelong fantasy lit reader, but I'm pretty much brand new to this world otherwise. Seems like Sarah Hawke is highly regarded both for her writing and her spicier content.

As a corollary question, her website specifies that her earlier work is "erotica" some of which don't include "harem elements."

What exactly is the distinction between "erotica" and "harem" here? Just the size and role of the supporting cast? I was always under the impression that harem stories were a subset of erotica, but is there more of a distinction than that?

Apologies if these are remedial questions. Thanks in advance for any responses/recommendations.