Review: Brooding and passionate, fascinating story.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 4, 2012
This is a multifaceted story and another good read from Annabel Joseph. The setting of the Cirque du Minuit or Circus of Midnight reminds me of the Cirque du Soleil, which I've seen and adored, there I saw silk flyers so understood the concept of the act portrayed. Check you tube for examples of a beautiful fluid act where the artistes climb, swing, fly, drop and mesmerize their audience in stunning silk drapes. I loved her Ladybug theme.The story has many characters that play significant roles within the story. Main ones,  Kelsey, naive sexually..finds herself introduced to the role of sexual submissive, but is she...she can be dominant, stubborn and determined, she is a gymnast from the US unafraid to speak her mind and now to learn the trade and experiences of the Cirque, an amazing show where she finds herself performing in the French shows. Theo and partner Minya, trapeze artistes of note, this is where a tragedy occurs, but the mystery of accident or no accident, fall or pushed, threads itself throughout, with the truth in the culmination of Annabel's Story. Theo, the brooding Dominant, a French flyer, a travelling circus man from a circus family of generations, independent, intolerant and reluctantly drawn to Kelsey who is the antithesis of the type of character he is usually attracted to. Then of course the sexual recognition and needs of each of the main and other lead characters. The introduction of aspects of BDSM to Kelsey by Theo, his and her realization of their needs, wants and desires. The BDSM sexually orientated group within the Cirque as a whole which is hidden within the Cirque at a place called the Citadel, where the Master, who controls all, takes what he wants from either sex. The way if your noticed, you progress under Lemaitre's patronage but also the price you have to pay, or is it ultimately a pleasure.The psychology Annabel Joseph draws on to make the situation and her characters rounded with real personalities is good too. Ms Joseph again portrays another of  her stories through the creative arts as seen with Mercy, and I enjoyed the accuracy and flavor of the Cirque and it's nomadic style of it's performers. Well researched, well rounded, good story and a good 4 stars plus in my opinion that adults who enjoy BDSM erotica should enjoy.