REVIEW: Selkie AU by Arlo August (Because Canon Sucks Series)

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SELKIE AU

Because Canon Sucks AU

by Arlo August

Release Date: August 12, 2026

Review

A fun premise for this incarnation of Ronan and Milo.


I love that Ronan found his person and a life that he’s excited for. He deserves to find happiness and excitement.  He’s a sweet guy, although definitely insular and resigned.


There are some wild times and a huge learning curve for this human/selkie couple.


I didn’t adore Milo, he felt way too much like a toddler, but he definitely made things interesting!


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Synopsis

On a stormy night, fisherman Rowan takes his boat out to sea, intending for it to become his coffin, instead it becomes a life raft for a beautiful stranger with inhuman features.


Captivated and intrigued, Rowan sees no other option and takes the injured stranger back home, only when he wakes, Milo decides he doesn’t want to leave.


Rowan has no purpose, and Milo is burdened with a purpose that feels too great for him. But Milo believes the burden of being the next chosen ruler might finally be eased when the ever present guidance from the Selkie Goddess urges him to stay with the fisherman. But what happens when he uncovers the reason his goddess wants him on land has nothing to do with Rowan at all?


At the potential of losing Milo, Rowan must determine if the annoying sunshine constantly beaming out of the flirtatious selkie might actually be the lighthouse this fisherman needs to find home.


Selkie AU: Beyond the Storm is a standalone MM novel based on the short story, Canon, written by AM Rose for the fanfic-style multi author series Because Canon Sucks. In Canon, Milo and Rowan miss out on their happy ever after, so this series strives to give them one in every other universe. 

About Arlo August

Arlo August is an alternate pen name for Ronan Marlow. All Ronan's omegaverse titles will be published under Arlo August. Arlo loves to read and write queer romance. He loves creating deep, complicated, and broken characters that find love and healing. While his books may contain dark themes, you're always guaranteed a happily ever after. Arlo lives in Victoria, Australia, with his cat Oni, and is probably reading, writing, drawing, or drinking a ridiculous amount of coffee. 


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