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Synopsis
"Outside any city still standing, the Mechanical Circus Tresaulti sets up its tents. Crowds pack the benches to gawk at the brass-and-copper troupe and their impossible feats: Ayar the Strong Man, the acrobatic Grimaldi Brothers, fearless Elena and her aerialists who perform on living trapezes. War is everywhere, but while the Circus is performing, the world is magic. That magic is no accident: Boss builds her circus from the bones out, molding a mechanical company that will survive the unforgiving landscape. But even a careful ringmaster can make mistakes. Two of Tresaulti's performers are trapped in a secret stand-off that threatens to tear the Circus apart, just as the war lands on their doorstep. Now they must fight a war on two fronts: one from the outside, and a more dangerous one from within--"--P. [4] of cover.
Mechanique: A Tale of the Circus Tresaulti: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy features body horror elements with mechanical augmentation, war violence, and morally complex characters in a post-apocalyptic circus setting. The tone is grim and atmospheric with mature themes of manipulation and survival.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy dark, atmospheric fantasy with unique settings and morally complex characters will be captivated by this circus in a war-torn world.