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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
This is the third time I’ve attempted to read this book now both in front and audiobook and it just doesn’t hold my interest
adventurous
dark
mysterious
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Aside from the occasional Neil Gaiman, I'm not a huge fan of fantasy novels. I do like circuses though, so I suppose that's why this one lingered on my TBR shelf for years. The imagery was beautiful, and I would definitely watch if this was made into a film... I just didn't care much about what happened to the people within the circus. I thought the story moved slow, and the competition between Celia and Marco (had to Google the names because I didn't remember) was nowhere as fierce and fiery as I'd imagined/hoped. I'm admittedly a book masochist, happy endings rarely impress me, and I wanted to see something dark and deceitful. I think that the flaws I found in this book were merely matters of personal taste... I wasn't captivated by it, but didn't hate it. Solid three stars.
adventurous
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:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the kind of fantasy and magic I love. Beautifully written and not entirely outlandish. So happy this book came across my lap and I can't wait to read the others.
adventurous
inspiring
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
I really enjoyed every time I got to pick up this book. I was immersed in the circus and wanted to see what else would be created. I thought all the characters were well done and added so much to the story. Initially I was unsure about the Bailey side plot but I got invested, just like everything else I read. I wasn't sure this style would be for me, and it was a bit of an adjustment but I loved this book
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
slow-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:
No