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challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you want dark, depraved, sensual, masked, desire driven content that will cause a blush even on the most innocent? Then this horror/erotica that is filled with gore and a claiming that will leave you weak, is just for you. This little novella left nothing to the dark imagination, all set in a cirque setting. Nova did not disappoint.
Always check your content/trigger warnings as this little book is FILLED with them. Your mental health matters. The trigger warning is listed before you even start the reading process. So it is strongly recommended even by the author as this book is designed around the most dark content I’ve ever read.
If you aren’t sensitive to triggers then I highly recommend this book for you <3 I read it in a few hours and I was left REELING, already needing more of Lux and Indie.
Join the rest of us dark and depraved little demons on the carousel for a twisted night of fun and lust for a masked man on his throne of cirkes.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I read this as an ARC reader and I absolutely loved it. The story line is amazing and the spice is just out of this world. A great novella to read.
I have been anxiously waiting for this book and while it did NOT disappoint, I was honestly expecting it to be much darker than it was. With that being said, I want to be clear, there are DARK THEMES and MANY TRIGGERS throughout the entirety of this book. PROCEED WITH CAUTION. Lux has a very traumatic background and has a hard time connecting with anyone except his “cirkies” and even them, he doesn’t truly connect with rather- feel he saves and owns. Indie also comes from a traumatic past, losing her mother and living with her drunk father. You put two traumatic people together and you are bound to get some messed up stuff happening and that is exactly what you see in this book. The spice is heavy, the triggers are high, and the darkness looms. I would be interested to see if there could be more to this story as I was left with quite a few questions afterward which is why this was a 4 star for me!
“That pure and innocent girl from last night, she’s gone. You have demons of your own now, and they play quite well with mine. Don’t you think?”
A La Folie, written by Nova Kane, is a dark erotic horror circus romance novella. I was looking for a quick, dark read which fit perfectly.
I don’t know what it is, but I love a dark, dingy circus-themed book. There is something about the circus that gives me the cringe. Maybe it was the drunk clown that groped me when I was a kid! *shrugs* I think it's the perfect setting for this book and its unhinged characters. Cirque du Desir. A place to go to see, play out, and participate in your most carnal depraved desires.
Cirque du Desir is filled with many dark and twisted characters, including that of the ringmaster himself, Lux—a mask-wearing heathen who sits upon his throne in the big top. He watches but never participates in the debauchery, that is, until the beautiful Indie strolls in. Indie, wanting to escape from her drunken father’s tirades for the evening, joins her friends for a fun night. Instantly drawn to the masked figure, sparks are ablaze.
This book is fast-paced, dark, and twisted. Of course, I loved it. My ADHD brain loved the novella style. I loved the heathenistic, unhinged characters. I look forward to reading more from this author!
Thank you to Nova Kane for gifting me an eARC of A La Folie. I am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I went into this so blind ... and was NOT disappointed!
Right from the very beginning, my attention was captured by all that Lux endured and what Indie was enduring.
Lux is your definition of DARK, MYSTERIOUS, POSSESSIVE, DERANGED ... and yet only he could make that as smexy as he did.
Indie is your definition of innocent on the surface, but quietly curious in the dark ... and it is ALWAYS the quiet ones 😏
I love how unique the setting was ... like yes circus! *my favorite btw. The different take on the traditional version of "circus" was a great way to introduce your Darkest desires on wheels 😈
But this was on a whole other level!
Definitely recommend for those who have a dark side 💀
Right from the very beginning, my attention was captured by all that Lux endured and what Indie was enduring.
Lux is your definition of DARK, MYSTERIOUS, POSSESSIVE, DERANGED ... and yet only he could make that as smexy as he did.
Indie is your definition of innocent on the surface, but quietly curious in the dark ... and it is ALWAYS the quiet ones 😏
I love how unique the setting was ... like yes circus! *my favorite btw. The different take on the traditional version of "circus" was a great way to introduce your Darkest desires on wheels 😈
But this was on a whole other level!
Definitely recommend for those who have a dark side 💀
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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WHAT THE 🦆!! that was a he|| of a read🙌🏽 so let me say now to check TW before u quick read this erotic horror novella!! cirque du désir is dark, its d3praved, its carnal, its where u can let ur fr3ak flags fly free!! im still picking up my jaw from the ground!! author nova kane built a fantastic world in this pop up circus that left my little🖤 happy!! regular by day, dark circus by night. & the characters...UGH!! theyre made for each other!! yes...lux IS DADDY!! ffs!! how do u juz instinctively know to do aftercare?🫠 i did not xpect that from him!! his inner monologues tho show his instalove for her but projects it in a very lux fashion. & it takes a special person like indie to understand a guy like him. like she said, "he is more than his trauma". á la folie IS insanity!! loved loved loved it🙂🙃🙂
WHAT THE 🦆!! that was a he|| of a read🙌🏽 so let me say now to check TW before u quick read this erotic horror novella!! cirque du désir is dark, its d3praved, its carnal, its where u can let ur fr3ak flags fly free!! im still picking up my jaw from the ground!! author nova kane built a fantastic world in this pop up circus that left my little🖤 happy!! regular by day, dark circus by night. & the characters...UGH!! theyre made for each other!! yes...lux IS DADDY!! ffs!! how do u juz instinctively know to do aftercare?🫠 i did not xpect that from him!! his inner monologues tho show his instalove for her but projects it in a very lux fashion. & it takes a special person like indie to understand a guy like him. like she said, "he is more than his trauma". á la folie IS insanity!! loved loved loved it🙂🙃🙂
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶/5
"Welcome to Cirque Du Désir, where lust wears a twisted mask and desire dances with the devil."
I could NOT put this one down. Nova Kane tapped into my curiosity immediately, and I just wanted to know more about Cirque Du Désir and the ringmaster at the center of it all.
🎪 Masked MMC
🎪 Dual POV
🎪 Circus Spice
🎪 K!nks
This one is graphic and it is dark, so check the trigger warnings; they're there for a reason.
"Welcome to Cirque Du Désir, where lust wears a twisted mask and desire dances with the devil."
I could NOT put this one down. Nova Kane tapped into my curiosity immediately, and I just wanted to know more about Cirque Du Désir and the ringmaster at the center of it all.
🎪 Masked MMC
🎪 Dual POV
🎪 Circus Spice
🎪 K!nks
This one is graphic and it is dark, so check the trigger warnings; they're there for a reason.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Good Morning, Creatures of the Night,
Nova Kane, I must say, you've woven quite the sinister spell. Why is it that now I find myself craving clowns, as if my desires weren't dark enough already? And just when I thought things couldn't get any more twisted, you introduce silk ropes into the mix. If you're not in the loop, buckle up because you're about to embark on a journey unlike any other. "A la Folie" is a chilling odyssey that ensnares the senses, and I extend my gratitude to you for conjuring such a macabre masterpiece and allowing me the privilege of immersing myself in its depths.
Now, onto some grim housekeeping: this is a horror erotica. If you're unfamiliar with the genre, I suggest you tread carefully or consult the oracle known as Google. I won't hold your hand through this, but I implore you to heed the warnings and proceed at your own risk – the shadows hold their secrets, and you may not like what you uncover.
"A la Folie" peels back the veil on two enigmatic figures, Lux (known as Daddy) and Indie. Their journey is a twisted dance of desire and dread, and I relished every moment of their transformation. And as for Johnny, well, a tale spun around him would surely send shivers down the spine (hint, hint). As for Dolly, let's just say she met a fate befitting her sins.
Whether you choose to delve into the shadows of this tome is your prerogative. I won't be your guiding light.
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