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A review by biatryce
Girl in the Shadows by Gwenda Bond
3.0
While the second installment of the Cirque Americain series was not as captivating as the first, it was still enjoyable.
This time, we dive into the world of magicians and, again, Gwenda Bond did her research on the history of stage magic and especially the women involved in it. Looking up the names of the women she referenced was fascinating. I really enjoy this extra layer that she adds when many authors would use fictional characters.
I also like that, though this book is a continuation of the story introduced in Girl on a Wire, it is told by a new character/narrator. However, the two girls are very similar and it doesn't read as an entirely new voice.
The romance was predictable, like in the last book. There's not much to say about it other than it's the typical YA, unnecessary romance. It was cute, but it didn't really add anything either.
Still, I love this series. It is easy and quick to read. It is empowering to young female readers, with the added bonus of giving real world examples to look up to. It explores gender identity with one character and has a diverse cast, which I really thought was a nice inclusion.
This time, we dive into the world of magicians and, again, Gwenda Bond did her research on the history of stage magic and especially the women involved in it. Looking up the names of the women she referenced was fascinating. I really enjoy this extra layer that she adds when many authors would use fictional characters.
I also like that, though this book is a continuation of the story introduced in Girl on a Wire, it is told by a new character/narrator. However, the two girls are very similar and it doesn't read as an entirely new voice.
The romance was predictable, like in the last book. There's not much to say about it other than it's the typical YA, unnecessary romance. It was cute, but it didn't really add anything either.
Still, I love this series. It is easy and quick to read. It is empowering to young female readers, with the added bonus of giving real world examples to look up to. It explores gender identity with one character and has a diverse cast, which I really thought was a nice inclusion.