Kelly reviews Menagerie by Rachel Vincent

TITLE: Menagerie
SERIES #: Menagerie #1
CHARACTERS: Delilah Marlow
AUTHOR: Rachel Vincent
PUBLICATION DATE: September 29, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Vincent comes a richly imagined, provocative new series set in the dark mythology of the Menagerie…

When Delilah Marlow visits a famous traveling carnival, Metzger’s Menagerie, she is an ordinary woman in a not-quite-ordinary world. But under the macabre circus black-top, she discovers a fierce, sharp-clawed creature lurking just beneath her human veneer. Captured and put on exhibition, Delilah in her black swan burlesque costume is stripped of her worldly possessions, including her own name, as she’s forced to “perform” in town after town.
But there is breathtaking beauty behind the seamy and grotesque reality of the carnival. Gallagher, her handler, is as kind as he is cryptic and strong. The other “attractions”—mermaids, minotaurs, gryphons and kelpies—are strange, yes, but they share a bond forged by the brutal realities of captivity. And as Delilah struggles for her freedom, and for her fellow menagerie, she’ll discover a strength and a purpose she never knew existed.
Renowned author Rachel Vincent weaves an intoxicating blend of carnival magic and startling humanity in this intricately woven and powerful tale.

REVIEW:
Beware when the carnival comes to town. While you stare at the freaks and monsters in the cages. Be thankful you are not one of them. Or are you???
This was an amazing story!! Ms. Vincent writes a story that leaves you turning the pages. Even at the end of the book I kept looking for the next page. I wanted more. I need more. I have to have more. Thank goodness there is going to be another book in this series (hopefully many more).
I really liked Delilah. She is tough, smart and takes no crap from people (even she facing the barrel of a gun). Delilah is just beginning to learn what and who she is to the people of the Menagerie and the world in fact. I can not wait to see how she grows throughout this series.
Gallagher, Gallagher, Gallagher…….. Man, I am not sure if I love or hate you. You make it really hard to do either and both at the same time. While some questions were answered I was still left with more. You are a puzzle I am looking forward to solving.
Can’t wait for the next crazy, wild and weird installment in to the Menagerie world.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Harlequin (US & Canada)/Mira in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

4 Hearts