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A review by cougviolin
August by Duckie Mack, Duckie Mack
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.