Reviews

The Circus of Stolen Dreams by Lorelei Savaryn

booky's review against another edition

2.0

2 1/2 stars

bitterseason's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-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

3.25

jillybean_79's review against another edition

3.0

This is a cute middle grade novel. It’s full of magic & mystery but deals with some heavy topics like grief and loss. I do think the Disney-like happy ending counteracts all the growth the main character goes through.

michelesu's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

hanyuism's review against another edition

4.0

love this

jinxmage's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted tense fast-paced

4.0

solid adventure. do dislike that

the ending makes the little boy's homecoming too neat, wtf

but the rest? love it. 

mdbrincka's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

martavarela's review against another edition

4.0

4.5*

bibliochemist's review against another edition

3.0

Brief synopsis: Andrea is still heartbroken 3 years after her brother went missing, but one night a magical carnival appears that seems to be just the escape she needs…

I learned about this book after reading and loving the author’s more recent release, The Edge of In-Between. And this one seemed perfect for fall!

Things I really enjoyed:

averyjane's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Injury/Injury detail