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Pantomime

by L.R. Lam

🌶️fade to black·spoiler·Micah Grey #1·✓ Series Complete

Why Read This?

You'll finally see an intersex protagonist whose identity isn't tragedy porn - Micah's journey to self-acceptance amid circus magic will lodge in your heart. The found family moments and first love discovery make this a formative read for anyone who's ever felt between categories.

Synopsis

From the USA Today-bestselling author of Dragonfall comes a fantasy trilogy about a circus aerialist's quest to escape his past and decipher the magical prophecy that will shape his future In a land of lost wonders, the past is stirring once more . . . Micah runs away from a debutante’s life at home and joins the circus, harboring two secrets–one: he was born between male and female, and two: he may have powers last seen in mysterious beings from an almost-forgotten age. Micah discovers the joy of flight as an aerialist, courting his trapeze partner, Aenea, and confiding in the mysterious white clown, Drystan. He finally feels free. But the circus has a dark side, and Micah’s past isn’t done with him. Meanwhile, the strange 'ghost' of a woman with damselfly wings whispers to Micah that only he can help magic return to the realm, and he fears she may be right...Micah has much to learn, and he must do it quickly—before his past and future collide, with catastrophic consequences. Pantomime is a gorgeous and inventive fantasy with queer elements, inspired by Victorian Scotland. L.R. Lam weaves a coming-of-age tale, stirrings of first love, and prophetic whispers into this unforgettable first installment of the Micah Grey series.

At a Glance

3.91 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️fade to black
Endingspoiler
PairingNONBINARY
Romance Pacingslow burn

Top Tropes

circus/performance settingfirst loveforbidden love

Mood

mysterioushopefuladventurousbittersweetatmospheric

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.91 ★

Page Count

336 pages

Published

2013

Primary Genre

Young Adult

Pairing

NONBINARY

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Format

Standard

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
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Characters

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self-harmsexual assault (referenced)childhood traumaparental abuseemotional abuseviolencedeathkidnappingabuseabandonmentbullyingcaptivityhomophobia/transphobiabody shamingforced institutionalizationmedical experimentationtoxic relationshipsgender dysphoriamisgendering

World & Setting

regency/victorian, steampunk / gaslamp, low fantasy / secret magic sign in to unlock

Reading Context

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