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If you had asked me two years ago where I would be, living on a space ship on the dark side of the moon, learning how to run an alien circus was not in the top one hundred. It wasn’t even in the top one million.

If you had told me that this was going to happen and that I was going to be living with a whole plethora of sexy aliens and getting to know my three paternal grandfathers, I would have asked what weed you were smoking, and where I could get some from.

If you had said that my stash of tentacle porn erotic novels may be a good precursor for my future sex life I would have asked you which loony bin you had escaped from.

Yet here I am and all of the above has occurred Now I think I’m either committed to a looney bin and suffering a psychotic break myself or my life really is out of this world.

339 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 6, 2022

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516 reviews205 followers
May 7, 2022
4.5 stars
I love this series so so much. It's unlike any other Rh I've read. Already a huge fan of Lexie Winston's work, so I just knew this was going to be a fantastic read.
Lila is probably my favourite FMC that Lexie has written. Glory coming in a close second. Lila's character is really special; seeing how she deals with intergalactic dilemmas and the constant drama that she faces in the circus. The whole concept of an alien circus is just genius.
The diverse characters were fantastic to read about. I mean come on, different alien species... I was enthralled in learning about them all.
That last chapter though..... I can not wait till we get the next book. Looking forward to reading more of Lila's adventures.
Profile Image for Daisy Delfin.
1,490 reviews179 followers
May 15, 2022

BASIC FACTS:
Pages: 347
My rating: 3.5
Genre: Reverse Harem, Aliens, SIFI
Themes: orphan girl is found by her grandfathers and is heiress to an alien circus
Protagonist Ages: older than 20
Pacing: slow plot, fast relationship building
Plot Rating: 3.5/5

It took me quite some time to get through this book. I liked it but the pacing changed again. It’s very slow. In my opinion the best finished series this author has written is Collector’s devision. It is only four books long and I never had the feeling that it is too long. Story, timing, pacing slowed in this second book of Galaxy circus. Also the number of Harem members increased. I hope that this does not mean that we get 9 to 11 book, depending on the final harem number. And the cliffy at the end? Well who will think that the FMC will really die? I know this the FMC will die cliffys were already in Harlows story. So they feel a little old. I hope there will be more creative endings to the other books.

But that said, I also want to mention, that the author has fantastic ideas and that is what draws me to her books. I enjoy to do buddy reads with my RHR friends, because we will have a fun and heated discussion about our theories. Basically it means that the books are very entertaining and the buddy reads lead to enjoyable discussions. Totally worth reading this series!
And for people with a thing for big reverse harems, she always likes them big.

There is a great Galaxy Circus Glossary after the last chapter of the book, where all important characters are described.


The Characters: Names and descriptions of the persons


Summery: detailed, lot’s of spoiler

Profile Image for Zen.
2,986 reviews
December 10, 2022
4.5 stars

This series is so fun! I'm glad were past most of the insecurity and everyone is getting to know each other. This was almost a 5 star read, but there were some small inconsistencies between this book and the last that took me out of the story when I read.
Profile Image for Adrienne McFarlane.
473 reviews36 followers
May 13, 2023
Another amazing story by Lexie Winston. Galaxy Circus may be one of my all time favourite series. Ms. Winston let's her imagination take flight with a mix of Urban Fantasy and Sci-fi. Her characters and descriptions are vivid and complex. The story is engaging. The ending left me wanting more.
Profile Image for Elia.
190 reviews
May 8, 2022
Ok

I really do like the premise and story but my main problem is with some of the characters. The MFC keeps her head buried in the sand and doea nothing to further her knowledge of the place she is currently living is and will be in charge of unless it affects her smexy times. She leaves a man in a coma and barely saves a thought for him even though he is visibly dying because she just Fresno want to deal with it. She acts cer selfishly. As for Caspian, he was my favorite before he suddenly decided to bring his ex and practically shock him at her so he can get his thing on too. Not cool to make him think for a week that there was a chance. If that was also his best friend, then he should've know what he would think. Also, the cliffhangers are the most ridiculous I've seen in books. You solve and issue and then put a cliffhangers to resolve the next. Nothing was resolved in this book!
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1,509 reviews25 followers
May 21, 2023
These books are really amazing! The ideas conceived in this book are so unique it's a breath of fresh air from the norm.
Lol! I just saw the cover for the next book... How many mates is she going to collect? By my count this book has 4 with the strong likelihood of 4 additional. Can't wait :)
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815 reviews13 followers
October 31, 2024
I'm so jealous! I want to play fetch with Ziggy!!! 🦖🥎

I also want 👾🤖🧝🏼🧜🏼‍♂️🧛‍♂️ and more! I mean, I would be panicking just as much, but damn gurl!

I love all the characters, and I love the book is written in multiple POVs, and it's developing with side angles already.

Our FMC is likeable because she's not perfect! Her open reactions, inner monologue, and growing harem are hilarious. I laughed way too much at Nix and his antics and the tentacle moment! I laughed at a lot of things.

I listened to this book as an audiobook, and now there are no more, so I'm hoping my imagination can continue with the way I've read the story so far because it was perfectly done.

Fun, action, thrills, smex and hot smut, and growing love in a found, mated, and chosen growing family

4.7 stars
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972 reviews178 followers
October 13, 2025
Listen, you know those books you keep reading even though they’re absolutely weird, but you’re too intrigued to stop? Yeah, that’s this one. I was hooked against my better judgment, and now, after that cliffhanger, I have to know what happens next.

It’s definitely not for everyone—this book is strange, chaotic, and kind of all over the place—but that’s what makes it fun. It’s so offbeat that you just keep turning pages like, what’s next? Now she’s discovering her magic, half-shifting, and trying to figure out all her mates (and there are a lot). It’s a mess, but an entertaining one, and somehow I’m still here, but yeah NO MORE.
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190 reviews
November 19, 2025
Better than the last book in terms of things actually happening.

The fated lover's thing is a bit overwhelming. I am glad that the FMC is feeling the same because realistically, why wouldn't she.

I enjoy the plot and characters so I will continue the series. Despite me seeing that it gets bad, I will see for myself and stop if necessary. For now, it's enjoyable.
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700 reviews6 followers
November 25, 2024
So fun

This is such a fun, crazy, fast paced, steamy and laugh out loud funny book I loved it 😄 Lila has her hands full!
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316 reviews7 followers
May 10, 2022
OK this book was everything I didn't no I needed and God was it better that the first which I didn't think would be possible.
I have never been so sucked in by a book.
Lila is amazing and I think she's coping really well considering her whole world was turned upside down.
The guys, omg the guys are epic especially nikos and cass.
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Author 2 books2 followers
October 9, 2025
I really do like this series but it's definitely in spite of Lila and not because of her. I knew we wouldn't get on when she fell asleep instead of studying the literal aliens she was about to meet in the first book.

Since then has she realized her mistake and actually tried to learn about her surroundings? Noooopppe.

She's oh so quirky and horny, she doesn't have time for mundane things like giving a shit about others, caring for her mates, or doing her job. Luckily all of her mates are simultaneously the most powerful, sexy men in the universe AND have no self esteem and think no one could possibly love them, so they are completely willing to lap up her scraps and call it a meal.

Then she gets all woe is me because the friends of the dude she's keeping in a coma for no reason are mad at her. if she was in a coma and Xavier murdered and tortured the person responsible for keeping her there, we all know she'd be sucking his dick and praising him to the sky.

Next thing you know she's planning to brain rape her bestie just so she can complain, AGAIN, about how hard it is that all these hot guys love her, and that she's a rich heiress who gets to travel the universe.

At some point, personally, I would have just realized she's not cut out for this and sent her home. She comes across as really unintelligent and cowardly, and just... a bad person. Horny is about her only personality trait. That and deep self centered-ness.

I guess that does make her sound like she could be president in this day and age.

So yeah, aside from that, and the blatant, constant exposition and subsequently stilted dialog, it's a fun series.
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353 reviews7 followers
April 22, 2022
I have only recently discovered the Galaxy Circus series. And I am so glad I did. With Stagehand being the 2nd book in the series, it has a little of everything. Mystery, space hijinks, super hot aliens, extinct reptiles in Las Vegas, and just so many laughs. The story and the world building are amazing and have made this series one of my favourite reads.

To say that Lila's life changes so dramatically in the space of just a few weeks, is a HUGE understatement. And her lovelife, just wow, is no exception. The chemistry Lila has with men is seriously out of this world, (and I say that with all seriousness), it is so hot. They are so different, and yet exactly what she needs, when she needs them.

I am looking forward to the next book and uncovering more of the mystery surrounding Lila's past and of course, the progression, and fingers crossed, the addtion of 1 or 4, to her harem!!!!
58 reviews
January 6, 2025
Unique

This is the 2nd book to the Galaxy Circus series. It’s a good read, the storyline is unique from what I’ve read so far. (Possible spoilers)

I really love the Grandpas and wish they were in more of the book. Lila is very insecure during this book. Book 1 ended a friendship and she worries about trusting herself.

I like Xavier(the warlock) and can’t wait to watch their relationship grow. I love that her relationship with Link gets to grow at a more normal pace. I can’t stand Nikos(mermaid/dolphin). I find him annoying and kind of rapey.

I’ve read many books about instant mates and have enjoyed them, but I’m not sure if I like Saxton(vampire). He’s kind of rigid and seems to have a rough personality so far. Though he spends most the book in an induce coma type situation. I’m kind of wondering if he was added as a mate just for Xavier. Who knows!

The writing is well done, I really like the unique storyline so far.

Onto the 3rd book
34 reviews1 follower
April 22, 2022
I ❤️🛸 this series! It truly has all the good stuff with hot sexy times, a good mystery, amazing characters and a badass FMC. Lila’s story picks up where it left off with her getting to know her mates but some interesting surprises along the way. I have to say I literally laughed out loud at the Nikos interactions (you know who you are - you did too). As Lila has adapted to new species, jealousy from others, learning about the circus, she still misses her BFF and wants a little girl time. I love how she gets involved in the show (willing and not so willingly). Grows closer to her Family and her Mates too!

Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to this series! It is an amazing story, fantastic characters and you can join the rest of us waiting for the next series in the book. It wouldn’t be a Lexie book if she didn’t leave you hanging and begging for more ❤️🔥🛸
232 reviews1 follower
May 6, 2022

Stagehand

It’s raining men…hallelujah, it’s raining men… Love, love, love this new sexy book from Lexie Winston that gives me everything I never knew I wanted or needed!

This new adventure takes us to Vegas, and whelp! What a fantastic adventure it was too! Sexy new men added, jealousy abounds as well as a fantastic visit with her friend Susie.

Plus we get so much insight into what happened to Lila’s power and why she still isn’t able to access it all. But don’t feel to bad for Lila, thanks to her mating with Cas…she is able to access some really awesome and sexy new additions for her men, and they are all very excited for her new 🐙 moves!

Take a walk on the wild side and be ready to laugh like no one’s watching. One click this book now and see why I was laughing like crazy, fanning myself and wishing for a huge glass of wine for others! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
836 reviews14 followers
July 11, 2022
We pick this book up learning what happens to Dylan. I have a feeling who is there and what they want and are looking for but we shall see if I am right.

I am also so pumped to see more "fated" mates making it into the picture. I won't say who because I try to give a vague synopsis here but still cover everything. If I have it my way the harem will be... Caspian, Link, Xavier, Nykos, Santos, The Naga, The Alpha, and Omega lightning cats. Also, I really want Lila to find out that her cousins are abusing the dinos and Lila becomes like their familiar lol type deal. I fucking love that Trex and raptor. Also, I had a weird vibe from the friend's fiance so I'm glad we got his story and it wasn't what I thought originally from the beginning of book 1 LMFAO.

The ending of this baby though was like WHATTTTT I need more.


Storyline 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Damp-o-meter 🌂🌂🌂🌂🌂
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1,036 reviews6 followers
April 25, 2024
4.5 Stars!
I absolutely FLOVED this series - it has so many of my favourite tropes/micro tropes; paranormal/sci-fi, RH, fantastic world building, various aliens/creatures, loads of 'different' spice and the humour!! This is very fast paced, action packed and an absolute page turner. I had trouble putting down these books, I was addicted within a couple of chapters and could not stop reading. I burned through the five books currently available in a matter of days and I am eagerly awaiting book 6. This series is so different to anything else I've read with a circus (in space!), aliens some of which have some very paranormal characteristics, various MCs covering different races, personalities and peens! Then the storyline is completely original and totally captures your imagination. LOVED it.
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194 reviews
August 26, 2024
I’m on the fence about this one, there wasn’t as much info dumping as the first book but still a lot of unnecessary dialogue and descriptions. I liked how we started building relationships with the other guys, but the book ended with me wishing that there were more scenes with them and less scenes about watching the Circus or things that happened with all the jealousy of the side characters. Near the end the guys just seem to act weak which definitely detracted from their coolness status. Unless the big reveal at the end is how she’s actually the queen of chaos, it just seems like too many coincidental things happen between jealousy and the control the grandfathers have on their staff and then hiring more people which seem to be just as lacking. With guys who have been doing this for years you would think the teenage drama would be minimal.
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202 reviews3 followers
April 13, 2022
Wow Lexie continues to knock it out of the park with stagehand! In the first book Apprentice we meet Lila and see how she discovers not only does she have family, but they own a circus, and not just any circus but an alien circus. Oh and she is an alien. After mating with Cassian, We see her progression with him and other men in Stagehand, especially Xzavier and Link. I have to say the world building and species/character building in this book we phenomenal. It really allows for you to picture everything that is going on I the book. I loved watching Lila not only learn more about the circus but also abut herself and her men. I cannot wait to see what happens next especially with that ending! Cliffhanger!!
640 reviews10 followers
April 30, 2022
I’ve had a book hanger for days and this pulled me right out of it. I knew Lexie would come to the rescue ! I love this series and I was so excited to read this book.

Lila is a human that is pulled into an alien circus due to her inheriting the family business. She isn’t a human though, regardless of her current powerless nature. I love how well she rolls with the quirks of circus life, finding her mates and the constant changes. But I also love how real she is. She gets overwhelmed, worried she’s made mistakes, and looks for an out when it gets to be too much. Lila is very straightforward, and it’s refreshing. This book was a rollercoaster of emotions, new reveals, and a better understanding of her past. I can’t wait to see where this goes next after the end !
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495 reviews7 followers
May 1, 2022
I’m hooked on this series! I hope there is more than three books in the Galaxy Circus series because I’m in love with these characters and the storyline! I read book 1 and book 2 back-to-back and I’m not ready to leave alien circus book cocoon I have been wrapped up in the past few days! Lila is coming into her own and accepting of her new life! The men in her life are so incredibly sweet and supportive, thankfully counterbalancing the negative people who are set on bringing her down! Her grandfathers are adorable and I really enjoyed their relationships with Lila strengthening! We find out more secrets in the book but there is still so much more to know. The cliffhanger in book 2 is a doozy and the next book cannot come soon enough!!
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1,177 reviews13 followers
July 14, 2023
Freaken awesome

I loved this book. There was so much deep emotions, from all the multiple povs, that it was difficult to differentiate my own versus the character I was reading. The story is a bit slow, but I love how the fmc gets to know each of her men, so they all have some spot light in the book. There is a lot of Aliens talk but it’s mostly all the paranormal creatures that are the rage now. I think the Alien word put me off from reading the series and I am kicking myself for waiting so long to read them. Maybe a few pages of what she sees in space. Summaries usually don’t do the book any justice and I feel this book fits that viewpoint. The book is so much Better! I’m so glad there are a few more already out. Have fun reading!
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4 reviews3 followers
April 15, 2022
I’ve been dying for this book since the moment I finished the first one months ago. I never sign up for ARCs but I jumped on this one! I needed to know what else was in store for Lila and her guys and who else was going to be joining in their merry band of misfits😍 of course, I loved this one as much as the first! It was great seeing Cas again and getting more of Link and Xavier. But my new favorite is Nikos🥰 he’s a goofy, Rapey dolphin man out for my heart lmfao read this book if you loved the first one! This is such a fun series and I can’t wait for more. Lexie has done a wonderful job creating this ‘world’!
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132 reviews13 followers
April 17, 2022
Lexie Winston continues her Galaxy Circus series with Stagehand - book 2.

Like with the first book, the world building, characters and storyline is fantastic.

This book picks up right where Apprentice finishes but in this book we learn more and more about these fantastic characters and Lila’s growing number of mates. Lila is still so strong but understandably she is starting to get overwhelmed with so much coming at her from all the changes in her life. Lila takes it all in her stride though showing that she has what it takes to be part of the Galaxy Circus!

It was a fantastic read and I can’t wait for book 3 - Whisperer.
30 reviews
April 25, 2022
Lexi Winston never fails me when it comes to her books. Stagehand was out of this world by spice alone. Every few chapters Lexi had me wishing for my own Alien harem. Of course the plot and character development don’t fall behind. We get more answers then questions in this book. Lila grows more throughout this book and we see her relationship with her men develop more as well . Lexi did amazing job in character development for each character. It never felt like one character was favor over the other. I can’t wait to see Lila harem grow more in the 3rd book( she can fit at least 2 more in her harem lol) and see were she ends up after that cliffhanger
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104 reviews1 follower
April 28, 2022
This is still my favorite series of all time!!

I love Lila and her men. And the more the merrier when it comes to them. This is an awesome RH series that keeps getting better and better.

No one write like Lexie. She just has a way of writing that makes even new genres to me more fun and appealing.

This series contains action, sex, gorgeous men, sex, depth, love, drama, and even more sex (the kinky kind too *wink*).

Thank you Lexie for another fabulous book. People need to truly take a chance on this series. It is definitely worth it. Now I must retreat and dream about the day I can read book #3.

Read this series to your heart’s content. You won’t regret it!!!!
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92 reviews
October 2, 2022
Underwhelmed…

If you remember the Spongebob episode where he kept ripping his pants for a laugh, you could imagine just how much this reads like that. I was excited about the reverse harem angle being in a circus but then it turned sour. This story fizzled became wooden for me when nearly every single species in the circus has a “Lila mate”. After the merman incident which I admit was funny up until she started taking him seriously as a potential mate it just left a bad taste in my mouth. There is polyamory and then their is selfish, one-sided, try-hard, slightly comedic porn. It’s too-fluid, undefined, and fetishizes bisexuality by a female instead of solid polyamory.
280 reviews6 followers
April 15, 2022
This book is phenomenal!! Gah I loved every bit of it. Lilah is amazing and gets through everything that is thrown at her. The men are hot as sin and boy oh boy is she one lucky woman! It will keep you on the edge of your seat because you never know what is going to happen next and keeps you guessing on who is causing all the chaos for the family. Highly recommend this book. Its funny, witty, entertaining, great characters, very very steamy, suspenseful and will keep you on your toes. Lexie has truly out done herself with this series.
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291 reviews4 followers
April 23, 2022
In this second installment of Lexi Winston’s Galaxy Circus series, Lila is still adjusting to the idea of 1)having family 2) her inheritance with the Galaxy Circus 3) her mating with Caspian (and having others in the wings)… let alone the whole aliens in the galaxy thing…. She still hasn’t found her power yet, though we get some more insight into that in this book. We get more interaction with Link and Xavier, with hints of who is to come. I have a feeling she’s going to gather quite a large harem. This is just a fun and exciting book. We get multi POV and some MM as well. The characters are imaginative, and have all the right interesting, um, parts to make certain scenes fun. We get to see more of the circus acts, which is just this awesome colorful vivid scene on top of the individual interaction that Lila has with her guys. This is one to read, to own and to reread. Fun all around.
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