Freak Show

About This Audiobook

Freak Show isn’t your average paranormal romance—it’s a gritty, emotionally charged dive into a hidden carnival where the performers aren’t faking their otherworldly traits. The story follows a young woman fleeing a bleak upbringing, drawn back to the only place she ever felt magic: a traveling circus brimming with real witches, shifters, and seers. Crystal Ash grounds the fantastical with raw emotional realism, painting love as something earned through scars and trust. This isn’t about instant soulmates—it’s about broken people finding sanctuary in each other, and in the bizarre, glitter-dusted world they inhabit. Jess Trepanier and Daryl Mayfield deliver a tandem narration that elevates the material with striking intimacy. Trepanier captures the protagonist’s cautious vulnerability with a voice that trembles at just the right moments, while Mayfield brings a smoldering restraint to the male lead. Their chemistry bleeds into the audio performance, making whispered confessions and late-night encounters feel dangerously real. The production leans into atmospheric sound cues—distant calliope music, muffled crowd murmurs—adding depth without overdoing it. For listeners who want paranormal romance with emotional stakes and a sense of place, this audiobook carves its own niche.