Sideshow
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.28 (542 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1945053011 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
An intimate glimpse into a bygone era This book had me at 1950s, Italian family, opera, and the Midwest. I had high hopes when I began reading, and not only did the story meet my expectations, it exceeded them. What a well-written, sweet, poignant story.Everything about this is pitch-perfect, from the small details of the setting to the depth of the characters. Abby had me in her corner right from the start. Although the picture of her life is hardly idyllic, she's not one to be pitied, either. There's always the se. "lesbian historical fiction/romance in a carnival setting" according to Melanie Faber. When I saw this book was coming out (Isn’t that cover totally lovely?), I couldn’t contain my excitement. I’d never heard about the author but lesbian historical fiction/romance in a carnival setting sounded so very appealing to me and I’m really happy that it was.The author drew me in right from the first page with her engaging writing style and I took an instant liking to Abby, the main character from whose point of view the story is told. She’s l. "Charming love under the Big Top" according to Lissa Angeline. Historical lesbian fiction is a bit like catnip for me, so I was pleased when this title was announced - and more so when the cover was released, because it's beautiful and lets you know just what you're getting!The story itself doesn't disappoint - it's a lovely, charming tale with marvelous characters. Breathless, worried Abby and her fierce love for her family; Suprema, strong in every way and carrying burdens far beyond her tender years; the carnival folk and Abby's family,
Abby Amaro wants to sing at La Scala Opera House, but she's a good girl, and in 1957 good girls get married. As the carnival makes its way across the Midwest, Abby learns much more than she had ever imagined--about herself, about her identity, and, most importantly, about love.. She doesn't expect a sideshow strongwoman named Suprema, who captures her imagination. When he won't take no for an answer, she flees, joining up with a traveling carnival. Thanks to a burlesque trapeze artist and the world's saddest clown, Abby bides her time and fits in until she can rejoin the world she knows. Still, when she receives her first marriage proposal, she freezes, knowing the way her suitor makes her fee
About the Author Amy Stilgenbauer is a writer and aspiring archivist currently based in southeast Michigan. When she isn't writing, Amy enjoys all things bergamot and tries to keep her cats away from her knitting. She is the author of the novelette series, Season of the Witch, as well as the Young Adult novel, The Legend of League Park. . Her short story, The Fire-Eater's Daughter, was included in Summer Love, an LGBTQ Young Adult collection published by Duet, an imprint of Interlude Press
When she isn't writing, Amy enjoys all things bergamot and tries to keep her cats away from her knitting. . Amy Stilgenbauer is a writer and aspiring archivist currently based in southeast Michigan. She is the author of the novelette series, Season of the Witch, as well as the Young Adult novel, The Legend of League Park