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fatimareadsbooks's review
5.0
*I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
Honestly, this was such an imaginative book! I've never really been a big fan of circus books, but The Nightingale Circus—prequel to Broken People—is definitely something else! Reading about each of the characters' backstories and how they came to the Nightingale Circus was incredible! I haven't read 'Broken People' yet, but after reading the prequel, I'm definitely going to pick it up. Broken People will be free on Amazon on January 29-31, so don't miss out!
Okay, back to The Nightingale Circus. This book kind of has a futuristic, steampunk, science fiction feel to it. The stories in the book show us an insight into each character's life before and after they came to the Circus. Through each story, we learn more pieces of information about the Circus and how everyone there works as a unit together.
Each character has a prosthetic that signifies a part of their story. The characters are intriguing and the plot is very well-paced. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of Ioana Visan's books and delving into this unique story world.
As a conclusion, I'd like to state that this book has it all—unique plot, intriguing characters, and a remarkable story world & setting. I'd recommend it to anyone and everyone; so go on, add it to your TBR lists!
Honestly, this was such an imaginative book! I've never really been a big fan of circus books, but The Nightingale Circus—prequel to Broken People—is definitely something else! Reading about each of the characters' backstories and how they came to the Nightingale Circus was incredible! I haven't read 'Broken People' yet, but after reading the prequel, I'm definitely going to pick it up. Broken People will be free on Amazon on January 29-31, so don't miss out!
Okay, back to The Nightingale Circus. This book kind of has a futuristic, steampunk, science fiction feel to it. The stories in the book show us an insight into each character's life before and after they came to the Circus. Through each story, we learn more pieces of information about the Circus and how everyone there works as a unit together.
Each character has a prosthetic that signifies a part of their story. The characters are intriguing and the plot is very well-paced. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of Ioana Visan's books and delving into this unique story world.
As a conclusion, I'd like to state that this book has it all—unique plot, intriguing characters, and a remarkable story world & setting. I'd recommend it to anyone and everyone; so go on, add it to your TBR lists!
urbanaudreye's review
5.0
Well, I haven't read any of Broken People series yet, but that is definitely going to change, after having read The Nightingale Circus! These seven character build ups are fantastic. The variety of people that convene to become the circus is amazing, and their backstories absolutely haunting. I want, no NEED more of this in my life!
Ioana Visan knocks another one out of the park!!!
*I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
Ioana Visan knocks another one out of the park!!!
*I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
justmevictoria's review
4.0
*I recieved this book in exchange for an honest review*
The Nightingale Circus is a novella prequel to the series Broken People, telling the backstories of the main characters and performers of the circus. I am yet to read the first novel, so I don't know more about the characters and the story as a whole. However, in saying that, this prequel really pulled me in and I will definitely be continuing the series.
Because I didn't have much context or setting due to having never read Broken People, I was a little lost, but putting aside this, I found that the six stories gave a very interesting insight into the characters, and how they ended up in the circus. There was an air of mystery surrounding each one, which added to the desire to read the first book.
The story takes place in a semi-dystopian world where a war in Asia is slowly seeing Japan take over the entire world. Most people in society are fitted with various prosthetics, which enhance certain aspects of their bodies and lives. The performers of The Nightingale Circus all have prosthetics and enhancements that help them create amazing performances each night as they travel across Europe.
The circus is made up of 'The Nightingale' a singer whose voice gets inside people's head; 'The Blade Masters' two ex-army men who are super strong and work on prosthetics; 'The Magician' a telecharger who is avoiding conscription; 'The Swan' a ballerina who has a prosthetic heart and lungs; 'The Firebird' a poll dancer who is repaying her surgery debt; 'The Rocket Girl' a discarded Japanese bot powered by a girl, that is launched out of a canon; and 'The Golden Lady'` a girl who has golden prosthetic arms and legs.
Pros: Ioana's writing style makes these characters so mysterious and the world that they live in so interesting. These stories make me want to read more about their lives and continue with the first book, and this is something all great prequels should do.
Cons: Personally, I think it would be best to read Broken People before this novella, as it would help set the scene and context of the entire story. Other than that, this story had no other drawbacks.
Overall, I highly recommend that you check out The Nightingale Circus and Broken People. I have not explored the dystopian genre that much, but I thoroughly enjoyed this, and can't wait to read the first book in the series.
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The Nightingale Circus is a novella prequel to the series Broken People, telling the backstories of the main characters and performers of the circus. I am yet to read the first novel, so I don't know more about the characters and the story as a whole. However, in saying that, this prequel really pulled me in and I will definitely be continuing the series.
Because I didn't have much context or setting due to having never read Broken People, I was a little lost, but putting aside this, I found that the six stories gave a very interesting insight into the characters, and how they ended up in the circus. There was an air of mystery surrounding each one, which added to the desire to read the first book.
The story takes place in a semi-dystopian world where a war in Asia is slowly seeing Japan take over the entire world. Most people in society are fitted with various prosthetics, which enhance certain aspects of their bodies and lives. The performers of The Nightingale Circus all have prosthetics and enhancements that help them create amazing performances each night as they travel across Europe.
The circus is made up of 'The Nightingale' a singer whose voice gets inside people's head; 'The Blade Masters' two ex-army men who are super strong and work on prosthetics; 'The Magician' a telecharger who is avoiding conscription; 'The Swan' a ballerina who has a prosthetic heart and lungs; 'The Firebird' a poll dancer who is repaying her surgery debt; 'The Rocket Girl' a discarded Japanese bot powered by a girl, that is launched out of a canon; and 'The Golden Lady'` a girl who has golden prosthetic arms and legs.
Pros: Ioana's writing style makes these characters so mysterious and the world that they live in so interesting. These stories make me want to read more about their lives and continue with the first book, and this is something all great prequels should do.
Cons: Personally, I think it would be best to read Broken People before this novella, as it would help set the scene and context of the entire story. Other than that, this story had no other drawbacks.
Overall, I highly recommend that you check out The Nightingale Circus and Broken People. I have not explored the dystopian genre that much, but I thoroughly enjoyed this, and can't wait to read the first book in the series.
{Published on My Books Are Me: www.mybooksareme.weebly.com}
aly36's review
5.0
Wow what a great Circus. I am beginning to love Circus books. This book was so interesting and different. I feel like I went to the Circus with the author. I can't wait to see what other books may be in this series. * I was given this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
justmevictoria's review against another edition
4.0
I was kindly sent this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The Nightingale Circus is a novella prequel to the series Broken People, telling the backstories of the main characters and performers of the circus. I am yet to read the first novel, so I don't know more about the characters and the story as a whole. However, in saying that, this prequel really pulled me in and I will definitely be continuing the series.
Because I didn't have much context or setting due to having never read Broken People, I was a little lost, but putting aside this, I found that the six stories gave a very interesting insight into the characters, and how they ended up in the circus. There was an air of mystery surrounding each one, which added to the desire to read the first book.
The story takes place in a semi-dystopian world where a war in Asia is slowly seeing Japan take over the entire world. Most people in society are fitted with various prosthetics, which enhance certain aspects of their bodies and lives. The performers of The Nightingale Circus all have prosthetics and enhancements that help them create amazing performances each night as they travel across Europe.
The circus is made up of 'The Nightingale' a singer whose voice gets inside people's head; 'The Blade Masters' two ex-army men who are super strong and work on prosthetics; 'The Magician' a telecharger who is avoiding conscription; 'The Swan' a ballerina who has a prosthetic heart and lungs; 'The Firebird' a poll dancer who is repaying her surgery debt; 'The Rocket Girl' a discarded Japanese bot powered by a girl, that is launched out of a canon; and 'The Golden Lady'` a girl who has golden prosthetic arms and legs.
Pros: Ioana's writing style makes these characters so mysterious and the world that they live in so interesting. These stories make me want to read more about their lives and continue with the first book, and this is something all great prequels should do.
Cons: Personally, I think it would be best to read Broken People before this novella, as it would help set the scene and context of the entire story. Other than that, this story had no other drawbacks.
Overall, I highly recommend that you check out The Nightingale Circus and Broken People. I have not explored the dystopian genre that much, but I thoroughly enjoyed this, and can't wait to read the first book in the series.
The Nightingale Circus is a novella prequel to the series Broken People, telling the backstories of the main characters and performers of the circus. I am yet to read the first novel, so I don't know more about the characters and the story as a whole. However, in saying that, this prequel really pulled me in and I will definitely be continuing the series.
Because I didn't have much context or setting due to having never read Broken People, I was a little lost, but putting aside this, I found that the six stories gave a very interesting insight into the characters, and how they ended up in the circus. There was an air of mystery surrounding each one, which added to the desire to read the first book.
The story takes place in a semi-dystopian world where a war in Asia is slowly seeing Japan take over the entire world. Most people in society are fitted with various prosthetics, which enhance certain aspects of their bodies and lives. The performers of The Nightingale Circus all have prosthetics and enhancements that help them create amazing performances each night as they travel across Europe.
The circus is made up of 'The Nightingale' a singer whose voice gets inside people's head; 'The Blade Masters' two ex-army men who are super strong and work on prosthetics; 'The Magician' a telecharger who is avoiding conscription; 'The Swan' a ballerina who has a prosthetic heart and lungs; 'The Firebird' a poll dancer who is repaying her surgery debt; 'The Rocket Girl' a discarded Japanese bot powered by a girl, that is launched out of a canon; and 'The Golden Lady'` a girl who has golden prosthetic arms and legs.
Pros: Ioana's writing style makes these characters so mysterious and the world that they live in so interesting. These stories make me want to read more about their lives and continue with the first book, and this is something all great prequels should do.
Cons: Personally, I think it would be best to read Broken People before this novella, as it would help set the scene and context of the entire story. Other than that, this story had no other drawbacks.
Overall, I highly recommend that you check out The Nightingale Circus and Broken People. I have not explored the dystopian genre that much, but I thoroughly enjoyed this, and can't wait to read the first book in the series.
dom1976's review
5.0
I received this book from the author for my honest review.
What a great original story. Intriguing, well written characters. Great introduction for the Broken people series. Reading this prequel makes you want to know more about the characters, to the telecharger, the knife throwers, the balerina, the singer, the pole dancer and the robot and let`s not forget the owner of the Circus, Dino with the green skin. I wanna go see this circus!
What a great original story. Intriguing, well written characters. Great introduction for the Broken people series. Reading this prequel makes you want to know more about the characters, to the telecharger, the knife throwers, the balerina, the singer, the pole dancer and the robot and let`s not forget the owner of the Circus, Dino with the green skin. I wanna go see this circus!
spinesinaline's review
5.0
I received a copy of this book from a LibraryThing giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this book! Each chapter focuses on the story of one character, all of whom are involved in some way with the Nightingale Circus. I really enjoyed learning about the background of each person, it was so entertaining and I felt the characters were developed so well. Each one had such a compelling tale.
I realized in the middle how much some of these individual stories connect to each other as they aren't in chronological order, so it's probably worth several read-throughs to get the most out of the book.
As well, the circus is set in the future and there are a number of technological changes that are at work in this world. I found it confusing trying to understand this new technology, as it was explained piecemeal through several stories, but by the end of the book I had a better sense of what was going on. It would have been easier to have more of an explanation up-front so I wasn't struggling through the first couple chapters, but again, another reason for another read-through.
I can't wait to read Broken People and encounter each of these characters again! Really a well-written, imaginative book; I highly recommend it!!
I loved this book! Each chapter focuses on the story of one character, all of whom are involved in some way with the Nightingale Circus. I really enjoyed learning about the background of each person, it was so entertaining and I felt the characters were developed so well. Each one had such a compelling tale.
I realized in the middle how much some of these individual stories connect to each other as they aren't in chronological order, so it's probably worth several read-throughs to get the most out of the book.
As well, the circus is set in the future and there are a number of technological changes that are at work in this world. I found it confusing trying to understand this new technology, as it was explained piecemeal through several stories, but by the end of the book I had a better sense of what was going on. It would have been easier to have more of an explanation up-front so I wasn't struggling through the first couple chapters, but again, another reason for another read-through.
I can't wait to read Broken People and encounter each of these characters again! Really a well-written, imaginative book; I highly recommend it!!
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