#poly rep

THERE THEY ARE (Pentellow x Concavex, really)

[Slaps this here and levitates off the map]

Concavex's Spotify playlist

Some backstory about Concavex:

Concavex's father, Cirque Lire, was part of the Rond de Chambre. Truly, the most poignant reason for the King's consideration of appointing him as a valet was due to his pioneering musicial talent and the mere fact one of their childen had an unusual, specialized ability to read the minds of nearby shapes. Her father, 27 at the time, knew this as hard as it hit his esteem.

To be included into the Royal court was to be in a position of some status, often given to scientists, politicians, musicians, and others, who generally spent most of their time on their specialized work. Originating from a humble background himself, Cirque dedicated most of his time away from Concavex to study and cement his craftsmanship for the King in turn to care for...his family.

["Legato, not tenuto...", Cirque Lire saying ominously to Concavex, whilst practicing Paganini's Caprice 24 on the violin]

With Cirque's heightened passion for wanting to further his status as a courtier, he in turn, imposed the same standards on Concavex. She would immediately start training her abilities as well as practicing violin lessons on her third birthday. Their father was relentless with their training, enough for Concavex to become anxious around the court and their father. She was to be secluded, practicing after schooling and meal, ensuring they were fit in the eyes of the king, despite already training to becoming a type of filí for the monarch to utilize for his council.

🏳️‍🌈 BOOK REVIEW 🏳️‍🌈

A Viper Among Kings by Sydney Olivia

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

QOTD: What is/was/will be your first read of June?

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Thank you to Daphne Press and Netgalley for the eARC. All thoughts are my own.

This was such a fascinating book full of interesting, layered characters and a great plot that kept me hooked.

I loved the concept of Magic as a being. I definitely need to know more about Magic and Voids in the future of this series. This book tells you enough to intrigue you but nowhere near enough to have any answers and it’s very cleverly done.

Esme and her wraith siblings were all really interesting characters and I loved getting to know them, especially Esme and Urias. And I thought Bal, Janos, Mina and Simon were intriguing as well. The relationships between them all were great and I loved the way Esme loved each of them differently. But to be honest, I didn’t end up connecting with them on an emotional level which left some scenes that should have had me tearing up at the very least feeling a little hollow.

Say hello to Triple Sec, out June 4, 2024 from Simon & Schuster! (Art by Petra Braun.)

It’s queer! It’s poly! It’s cocktails!!! Official synopsis below the cut.