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billies_not_so_secret_diary's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Spectacle
by Rachel Vincent
Menagerie #2
Fantasy Dark Urban Paranormal
Hoopla Audio
The cryptids of Metzger's Menagerie are captured by The Savage Spectacle, the owner, Willem Vandedamp allows anyone who can afford the cost to 'play' with the cryptids he has captured, including fights, hunts, and parties, big and small including one on one, and there's a wide range of fetishes the rich have.
Even though Delilah's blood tests still say she is human, Willem treats her as he would any other animal, and 'sells' her to those who can pay. But the Fury is watching and he knows it.
Book two of the Menagerie series once again brings disturbing thoughts to mind, and it can't help but imagine all those evil things people will do to those who are considered the lowest of all creatures. There were many times my stomach lurched when something was mentioned, or something was happening, because to do this to another living creature, one must be heartless. And we all know these people are not fictional.
Some of the events I was expecting, some didn't happen as I thought they were going to, but there weren't a lot of 'surprises', most things I saw coming.
There is a lot of adult content and violence so this book/series isn't suitable for readers under 18, and those readers who are extra sensitive should not read this, it will give you nightmares!
Even listening to the audiobook, the story went fast and I didn't want to stop! Thank goodness for hoopla 'cause Scribd took this and the next book away from me until next month and knowing the books were out there, there was no way I could wait that long to find out what happened!
4 Stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Trafficking, Violence, Blood, and Confinement
eager_reader_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Book 170 towards my goal of 290! 4/5 stars for this adult fantasy read! More drama and trauma for our favorite cryptids. Love the relationships built and continued in this book. It is still pretty dark and does contain trigger warnings so be sure to check that out! Love the cover. Narration is a little quiet, but still enjoyable. Can't wait to see what happens in the final book of the trilogy!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Violence
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