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anaffpereira's review
4.0
This book was truly magical — the atmosphere, the tone, the descriptions… all gorgeous and captivating. I can't remember the last time I read something this well written and full of passion.
I must mention, though, that the plot is rather slow moving and the intertwining timelines were a bit confusing. Moreover, since the main characters (Celia and Marco) know very little about their challenge, the reader is equally kept in the dark, a sensation that I didn't enjoy and that made me feel like I was missing something. Likewise, their love story was underdeveloped, so this all seemed an excuse to write about a magical circus.
Oh, the circus! So enchanting, so beautiful… I loved the aesthetics of it and as I read these pages, I really felt I was there.
I must mention, though, that the plot is rather slow moving and the intertwining timelines were a bit confusing. Moreover, since the main characters (Celia and Marco) know very little about their challenge, the reader is equally kept in the dark, a sensation that I didn't enjoy and that made me feel like I was missing something. Likewise, their love story was underdeveloped, so this all seemed an excuse to write about a magical circus.
Oh, the circus! So enchanting, so beautiful… I loved the aesthetics of it and as I read these pages, I really felt I was there.
auttomnal_equinox's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
crafryk8e's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I wanted to love this book more.
The writing style was beautiful. But I could not get invested in all the characters.
The story was so drawn out that I almost didn’t understand what it was even about. And the ending felt forced. To wrapped up for the mysterious nature of the book.
If she didn’t write so beautifully, I would have stopped reading. But the way it is written is what kept me going.
The writing style was beautiful. But I could not get invested in all the characters.
The story was so drawn out that I almost didn’t understand what it was even about. And the ending felt forced. To wrapped up for the mysterious nature of the book.
If she didn’t write so beautifully, I would have stopped reading. But the way it is written is what kept me going.
ameliethemoomin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
wanderingjedi's review
5.0
I’m pretty choosy about books, especially ones about magic, but I’d heard about this one a few times, and finally decided to give it a go. Needless to say, I’m extremely glad I did. This book was so fantastic that I, quite literally, wanted nothing more than to read it again the second that I had finished it.
I was intrigued from the very first page, and I was completely unable to stop reading. There wasn’t a single character that I didn’t like, though there were some that I liked less than the rest, and none of them were boring. I will admit that some parts were slightly confusing at first, but it was soon made clear how they connected to the rest of the story, and then they made perfect sense. I really liked the way the story was laid out, so that it wasn’t immediately clear how everything fit together. It made it seem more like you were a part of the story, instead of already knowing everything that was going on. The only thing I didn’t like about this book was that it ended.
If you haven’t read this book already, you should definitely go do that. Right now.
I was intrigued from the very first page, and I was completely unable to stop reading. There wasn’t a single character that I didn’t like, though there were some that I liked less than the rest, and none of them were boring. I will admit that some parts were slightly confusing at first, but it was soon made clear how they connected to the rest of the story, and then they made perfect sense. I really liked the way the story was laid out, so that it wasn’t immediately clear how everything fit together. It made it seem more like you were a part of the story, instead of already knowing everything that was going on. The only thing I didn’t like about this book was that it ended.
If you haven’t read this book already, you should definitely go do that. Right now.
inessova's review
3.0
I liked the uniqueness of the story. It was entertaining but I would have liked it more if it delved into each character more. I didn't feel connected with any of them and it wasn't because it was written in the third person.
The romance was not well built. it felt forced. And the ending wasn't satisfying for me.
The romance was not well built. it felt forced. And the ending wasn't satisfying for me.
mansikwatra's review against another edition
4.0
It’s one of those crest and trough books that lull you into a weird friendship and once it's over, you can't quite decide if you loved it or just liked it enough to give it three stars.
marmalade_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
You know when a piece of media feels lovingly tailored to be exactly what you wanted? That's this book for me. Easily in the top 5 books I've ever read