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The Heartbreak Show
by Jesikah Sundin
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
“Gent of Fem, bets.” “Lady of Man… bets”
The whole Night Market series has my heart, but the Heartbreak Show might be my favorite among them. As usual, the narrators killed the game in the audiobook. They give life to the characters like no other, and their interpretation –yes, with the Irish accents– allow the reader/listener to dive into the story. Like for the other installments in this series, I did an immersive reading (audio+ebook), and I have absolutely no regrets. Oh, and there’s a bonus in the audio, the short story heartshot, that you can grab with the author’s NL as an ebook, is added in the end.
I loved the relationship between Glenna and Cian. The banter, especially, is delicious, and clearly carries JS’s touch (I mean… this bet? Super fun, super hot!). She writes that like no other. These two are clearly friends, very close, and the longing is a lot different than in the other books. They chose to be together, and that brings something more –IMO– in this story. I also adored the gender “non conformity” in this one, and I mean that above the fact that Cian is a genderfluid character (which is a great thing already). Glenna is self-assured, doesn’t apologize, impose herself, is a tad jealous –but without being a caricature or rude. She knows who she is and where she goes, while Cian has a long journey in front of him –quite literally.
Because this book is first and foremost about Cian’s quest. I loved how the author took (and twisted) the Irish myths to adapt them into that fantasy romcom. I loved his trajectory, how he becomes a hero but –first of all– can truly be himself, loved for who he is, freed from some “legacies” and associated fears.
So if you are looking for a fantasy romcom, mixing coziness, banter, spice and adventure, consider the Heartbreak Show (but you should, IMO, read the whole series, as they’re interconnected standalones).
The whole Night Market series has my heart, but the Heartbreak Show might be my favorite among them. As usual, the narrators killed the game in the audiobook. They give life to the characters like no other, and their interpretation –yes, with the Irish accents– allow the reader/listener to dive into the story. Like for the other installments in this series, I did an immersive reading (audio+ebook), and I have absolutely no regrets. Oh, and there’s a bonus in the audio, the short story heartshot, that you can grab with the author’s NL as an ebook, is added in the end.
I loved the relationship between Glenna and Cian. The banter, especially, is delicious, and clearly carries JS’s touch (I mean… this bet? Super fun, super hot!). She writes that like no other. These two are clearly friends, very close, and the longing is a lot different than in the other books. They chose to be together, and that brings something more –IMO– in this story. I also adored the gender “non conformity” in this one, and I mean that above the fact that Cian is a genderfluid character (which is a great thing already). Glenna is self-assured, doesn’t apologize, impose herself, is a tad jealous –but without being a caricature or rude. She knows who she is and where she goes, while Cian has a long journey in front of him –quite literally.
Because this book is first and foremost about Cian’s quest. I loved how the author took (and twisted) the Irish myths to adapt them into that fantasy romcom. I loved his trajectory, how he becomes a hero but –first of all– can truly be himself, loved for who he is, freed from some “legacies” and associated fears.
So if you are looking for a fantasy romcom, mixing coziness, banter, spice and adventure, consider the Heartbreak Show (but you should, IMO, read the whole series, as they’re interconnected standalones).