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toonasa_romancebooklovershaven's review against another edition
5.0
A heart-achingly sweet MM Best Friend's Brother paranormal romance where Opposites Attract. With cuteness, feels, flirting & blushes, a lovely Circus found family, & a sprinkle of magical suspense to start the series!
I loved August & Alyx so much!! I'm happy to be back in this world
I loved August & Alyx so much!! I'm happy to be back in this world
tlclarkauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Squeeeee!!!! The Black Cat Circus is back, and I got me a front row seat. Bring on the popcorn, Zander.
Very grown up fans of a certain cartoon may find themselves squealing with joy as much as me at a certain point. Hay yeah!
August was brought up in a toxic environment - oh, pony-feathers! But he's been doing alright with the guy who's now his best mate. Oh, until that mate's bro comes along. Who's his twin yet sexy as all get out.
But August has more secrets to hide. And not just that stolen thong!
Can Alyx help August face his demons?
- a very sweet, mutually supportive, slushy romance - hay, yeah!
Very grown up fans of a certain cartoon may find themselves squealing with joy as much as me at a certain point. Hay yeah!
August was brought up in a toxic environment - oh, pony-feathers! But he's been doing alright with the guy who's now his best mate. Oh, until that mate's bro comes along. Who's his twin yet sexy as all get out.
But August has more secrets to hide. And not just that stolen thong!
Can Alyx help August face his demons?
- a very sweet, mutually supportive, slushy romance - hay, yeah!
nhw13_bookishcorner's review
3.5
August & Alyx
Rating: 3.4 ⭐
- Best Friends Brother
- Human/Shifter (Centaur)
- Paranormal
- Found Family
- Size Difference
Well this was just a sweet paranormal romance with all the cuteness, blushing, and flirting. This has a circus that has become a found family and good start to the series.
Sweet baby August made you want to hug him and fan his blushing cheeks! He is a great friend to Aaron, shy, anxious about his centaur side, and endearing. August is ashamed of his heritage, making him uncomfortable in his own skin to a point where he won't let anyone see him in his centaur form or even partially shifted. Poor thing went through hell in his clan before he left it all behind and mysteriously found himself at the right place and right time to end up joining the circus 10 years ago. Shortly after he joined, Aaron joined and they've been a duo act ever since. When Aaron gets injured, being a showoff to the ladies, his brother Alyx comes to help. Alyx is an exotic dancer after him and his brother left working for the family circus. Alyx never thought he would step foot on circus grounds again but here he is and he takes an instant liking to August at first sight.
The couple was adorable and even with Alyx's riling August up he was so patient with an inexperienced August. He never pushed and always made sure that August knew he was in control, especially after he learned about August's first sexual experience. They take their time to settle into their dynamic and you get to see Alyx breaking down August's walls he has built around himself. Alyx helps August feel valued and treasured for the first time in his life, while helping August gain more confidence in himself. The thongs scenes were
Rating: 3.4 ⭐
- Best Friends Brother
- Human/Shifter (Centaur)
- Paranormal
- Found Family
- Size Difference
Well this was just a sweet paranormal romance with all the cuteness, blushing, and flirting. This has a circus that has become a found family and good start to the series.
Sweet baby August made you want to hug him and fan his blushing cheeks! He is a great friend to Aaron, shy, anxious about his centaur side, and endearing. August is ashamed of his heritage, making him uncomfortable in his own skin to a point where he won't let anyone see him in his centaur form or even partially shifted. Poor thing went through hell in his clan before he left it all behind and mysteriously found himself at the right place and right time to end up joining the circus 10 years ago. Shortly after he joined, Aaron joined and they've been a duo act ever since. When Aaron gets injured, being a showoff to the ladies, his brother Alyx comes to help. Alyx is an exotic dancer after him and his brother left working for the family circus. Alyx never thought he would step foot on circus grounds again but here he is and he takes an instant liking to August at first sight.
The couple was adorable and even with Alyx's riling August up he was so patient with an inexperienced August. He never pushed and always made sure that August knew he was in control, especially after he learned about August's first sexual experience. They take their time to settle into their dynamic and you get to see Alyx breaking down August's walls he has built around himself. Alyx helps August feel valued and treasured for the first time in his life, while helping August gain more confidence in himself. The thongs scenes were
cougviolin's review against another edition
5.0
Black Cat Circus starts off Season 2 with a bang!
[a:Duckie Mack|21626714|Duckie Mack|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1659577992p2/21626714.jpg] is brilliant again in her contribution to another season of Black Cat Circus. We very briefly hear about August and the Balance Brothers in The Daredevil, but they're barely mentioned again in the first round. August having his own story, and centering around the contrast of the circus act and his centaur half was a really fun read. August is a very sweet and lovable character, and a wonderful opposite for both his act partner, Aaron, and his eventual LI, Alyx, who is Aaron's younger brother. Though Aaron and Alyx are humans, Aaron was allowed the secrets of the BCC since he had been with the company for a decade. Alyx only knows that August is Aaron's act partner, and nothing extensive about the circus itself. Alyx grew up mostly hating his experience in the circus as a kid, and never wanted to revisit the idea. When Aaron gets injured, and asks Alyx to fill in so the Balance Bros don't lose their spot, Alyx is initially wary. As he trains and meshes with August, their connection grows into a deep friendship and attraction, and begins to encourage Alyx to shift his lifestyle priorities.
Though Seven has set a magical barrier upon the circus & staff for the unaware humans, Alyx begins to see things with August that make him more and more curious about his peculiarities. Alyx eventually stumbles upon August during his shifted run, and the couple are forced to confront their emotions for one another and their new situation. August is pleasantly surprised by Alyx's sweet reaction to his centaur, and they both realize that their relationship is only stronger for it.
There's very little coverage in the story about the humming shell that August picked up that had distracted Aaron and caused his injury. It's mentioned when it seems to have been the tool used in August & Alyx's mating brand, but then disappears. I'm wondering if this shell magic is what will continue as the "Pearl of Fate" hook for the new season. I'm looking forward to Conall's story by Rye Cox next.
August is a fantastic read, and I recommend it and all of the Black Cat Circus books to those who love sweet paranormal romance stories with tons of humor and pop-culture references, low/medium angst and lots of spice.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
[a:Duckie Mack|21626714|Duckie Mack|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1659577992p2/21626714.jpg] is brilliant again in her contribution to another season of Black Cat Circus. We very briefly hear about August and the Balance Brothers in The Daredevil, but they're barely mentioned again in the first round. August having his own story, and centering around the contrast of the circus act and his centaur half was a really fun read. August is a very sweet and lovable character, and a wonderful opposite for both his act partner, Aaron, and his eventual LI, Alyx, who is Aaron's younger brother. Though Aaron and Alyx are humans, Aaron was allowed the secrets of the BCC since he had been with the company for a decade. Alyx only knows that August is Aaron's act partner, and nothing extensive about the circus itself. Alyx grew up mostly hating his experience in the circus as a kid, and never wanted to revisit the idea. When Aaron gets injured, and asks Alyx to fill in so the Balance Bros don't lose their spot, Alyx is initially wary. As he trains and meshes with August, their connection grows into a deep friendship and attraction, and begins to encourage Alyx to shift his lifestyle priorities.
Though Seven has set a magical barrier upon the circus & staff for the unaware humans, Alyx begins to see things with August that make him more and more curious about his peculiarities. Alyx eventually stumbles upon August during his shifted run, and the couple are forced to confront their emotions for one another and their new situation. August is pleasantly surprised by Alyx's sweet reaction to his centaur, and they both realize that their relationship is only stronger for it.
There's very little coverage in the story about the humming shell that August picked up that had distracted Aaron and caused his injury. It's mentioned when it seems to have been the tool used in August & Alyx's mating brand, but then disappears. I'm wondering if this shell magic is what will continue as the "Pearl of Fate" hook for the new season. I'm looking forward to Conall's story by Rye Cox next.
August is a fantastic read, and I recommend it and all of the Black Cat Circus books to those who love sweet paranormal romance stories with tons of humor and pop-culture references, low/medium angst and lots of spice.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
roguesmith's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first in the connected series Black Cat Circus: Pearl of Fate, which is itself a follow up to last year's Black Cat Circus. While there are recurring characters from that, this can stand alone. I've read a lot of shifter stories, with all manner of animal shifters, but a centaur shifter is new to me, and I loved the idea. August is such a sweetheart, I loved him right from the start. He does a circus balancing act with his best friend, Aaron, but when Aaron has an accident he meets Aaron's brother, Alyx and they have an instant connection when Alyx agrees to take Aaron's place while he heals up.
These two together were just the most adorable thing. August came to Black Cat to get away from a bad home situation, the circus is his home, and Aaron is his brother in everything but blood. He's wary of revealing his true centaur nature to anyone, and hides it as much as possible. Alyx is the total opposite to August, he's a former circus kid who became an exotic dancer, he's confident, cocky, yet totally devoted to his brother and these two just work so well together. He's so accepting of everything about August, supportive and loving and it's all just so perfect.
The thread of this series is going to be the pearl that brings all the couples together, it plays a part here and I can't wait for more.
Tropes:
Low Angst
Best friend's brother
Shifters
Paranormal
Found Family
Shared universe
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
These two together were just the most adorable thing. August came to Black Cat to get away from a bad home situation, the circus is his home, and Aaron is his brother in everything but blood. He's wary of revealing his true centaur nature to anyone, and hides it as much as possible. Alyx is the total opposite to August, he's a former circus kid who became an exotic dancer, he's confident, cocky, yet totally devoted to his brother and these two just work so well together. He's so accepting of everything about August, supportive and loving and it's all just so perfect.
The thread of this series is going to be the pearl that brings all the couples together, it plays a part here and I can't wait for more.
Tropes:
Low Angst
Best friend's brother
Shifters
Paranormal
Found Family
Shared universe
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
adrianoreads's review against another edition
5.0
August
Black Cat Circus: Pearl of Fate
Duckie Mack
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Black Cat Circus: Pearl of Fate
Duckie Mack
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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