A review by _beccareads
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

This has to be the most beautifully complicated books I’ve ever read, and I was super conflicted about how I could review or even rate it. 

This is one of those books that you can’t fully appreciate the first time you read it, and I say that without having read it a second time. 

Hopping between multiple POVs and timelines, we follow the captivating story of The Night Circus. The circus is built to act as a stage for a deadly duel between two magicians, Celia and Marco, without a clear understanding of why or how, The Night Circus leaves a lasting imprint on anyone that stumbles across it.

Much like the attendees of the circus I’ve found myself completely hooked by the wonder and enigma of it all.  It's like there's a magic woven into the words that I can't quite grasp – and honestly, I'm not even mad about it.

Trying to explain what makes The Night Circus tick without becoming a walking spoiler alert is a challenge in itself. The book is a treasure trove of wonder, romance, heartbreak, and pure magic. If you're up for diving headfirst into a world that's as complicated as it is captivating, trust me, this one's for you.