The Carnivale of Curiosities by Amiee Gibbs

The Carnivale of Curiosities

Amiee Gibbs

449 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy historical dark mysterious slow-paced
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The Carnivale of Curiosities by Amiee Gibbs is a mesmerizing tale that will captivate readers who crave atmospheric, slow-burning stories of found family, supernatural mystery, and gothic romance, set against the rich backdrop of Victorian England, perfect for fans of dark, immersive fiction and those who delight in the complexities of the human heart.

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A dazzling gothic tale of Faustian bargains, jealousy, and murder set in a spectacular circus, where star-crossed lovers' destinies are forged at an unexpected price, for readers of V. E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.  In Victorian L...

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Community Reviews

3.45
based on 356 reviews

Moods

dark: 86%

mysterious: 78%

adventurous: 40%

tense: 38%

emotional: 30%

challenging: 22%

sad: 13%

reflective: 10%

hopeful: 5%

funny: 1%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
49% of readers chose medium
43% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
44% of readers chose A mix
27% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

78% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

62% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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