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http://jenre-wellread.blogspot.com/2011/06/review-wild-passions-edited-by-k-piet.html
Jenre reviews the book.
Songs for Guitar and French Harp by Angelia Sparrow
Arthur is the son of a bear construct, a lab created human/bear hybrid. The primary function of a construct is to be used for whatever purposes the humans deem necessary, whether for lab experimentation, slave labour or to be used as a sexual toy. Arthur is lucky, his mama escaped the labs and fell in love with Frank, a blind man. They've joined the circus circuit where Frank plays his guitar whilst Arthur's mama dances and Arthur sells teddy bear toys which look a bit like he does. When Arthur sees Gordon, a beautiful lion construct, he is entranced but the road to love is not smooth for these young men. Out of all the stories in the anthology, the heroes of this one are the most animal-like. Normally, I would find this off-putting, but actually for most of the story the relationship is that of young love with nothing but cuddles and shared kisses. The way that the affection that Arthur feels for Gordon is shown was so sweet as was his astonished delight in his new feelings and in nurturing them. In terms of setting this one, of an alternative universe early 1900's USA, was the most compelling and interesting out of all the stories as the author weaves in the vibrant world of the circus with the sinister dangers for the construct people. My only niggle was that there was so much detail in the story that it overwhelmed the romance a little, especially as I wanted to know more about Frank, who had all sorts of interesting secrets!
http://jenre-wellread.blogspot.com/2011/06/review-wild-passions-edited-by-k-piet.html
Jenre reviews the book.
Songs for Guitar and French Harp by Angelia Sparrow
Arthur is the son of a bear construct, a lab created human/bear hybrid. The primary function of a construct is to be used for whatever purposes the humans deem necessary, whether for lab experimentation, slave labour or to be used as a sexual toy. Arthur is lucky, his mama escaped the labs and fell in love with Frank, a blind man. They've joined the circus circuit where Frank plays his guitar whilst Arthur's mama dances and Arthur sells teddy bear toys which look a bit like he does. When Arthur sees Gordon, a beautiful lion construct, he is entranced but the road to love is not smooth for these young men. Out of all the stories in the anthology, the heroes of this one are the most animal-like. Normally, I would find this off-putting, but actually for most of the story the relationship is that of young love with nothing but cuddles and shared kisses. The way that the affection that Arthur feels for Gordon is shown was so sweet as was his astonished delight in his new feelings and in nurturing them. In terms of setting this one, of an alternative universe early 1900's USA, was the most compelling and interesting out of all the stories as the author weaves in the vibrant world of the circus with the sinister dangers for the construct people. My only niggle was that there was so much detail in the story that it overwhelmed the romance a little, especially as I wanted to know more about Frank, who had all sorts of interesting secrets!
