Carniepunk: The Three Lives of Lydia by Delilah S. DawsonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a story set in the Blud world, so I was excited about checking it out. And wow, glad I did!
When Lydia wakes up in a strange and dangerous, but exciting world, she meets Charlie Dregs and agrees to become the Tattooed Lady. But nothing is as it seems...
Like I said, this is an amazing short story. First, I got swept up in the mystery of how Lydia got to Sang. Then, I was captivated by the mutual attraction between Lydia and Charlie. Before I feared about her safety. Until I was shocked to find out the truth.
Yikes!
O.M.G.
This is definitely a story I'll think about often. It's so well written, and so dark. A twisted fairy tale that I enjoyed. A lot.
Fantastic!!
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Carniepunk: A Duet with Darkness by Allison PangMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the prequel to the Abby Sinclair series and features a few familiar faces.
Melanie is a gifted violinist trying to escape the pressures of someone else's expectations. She's happy touring with a band of OtherFolk and everything is fine until they hit the carnival...
I really enjoyed this! It's a great story that is able to establish a lot of worldbuilding without much effort. There's no infodump, everything is revealed very organically. And I loved the cast of characters.
Incubus. Werewolf. Fallen angels. And so much more.
One of the best things about this story is how well it taps into becoming a cautionary tale about pride. Melanie is a great musician but she's got a chip on her shoulder and is too arrogant to see what's happening right in front of her eyes. Instead of appreciating what she's got and the one person who truly cares about her, she does the unthinkable.
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