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A review by ceena
Freeks by Amanda Hocking
4.0
*I received this book through Netgalley, but all opinions and thoughts are my own*
Isn't this cover absolutely stunning? I really love it.
Was the cover the reason I requested it? Mostly, but also because I had just read The Night Circus and I wanted to read something else about a circus.
These books have totally different feels. There is nothing magical about the carnival, it is treated like they are in our modern world, even if this does take place in the late 80s. It was very much set apart and I enjoyed the setting.
I also enjoyed the mystery, trying to figure out who the bad people are --even if it is a bit obvious. What isn't obvious or much explained is.... well, so much more. I'm one of those people who can finish a book and wants most of it to be settled. I like knowing,so there were a few things that have left me pointing at sections going "???"
Also there are so many characters that I did not truly feel connected to any one of them. An of course, the romance *sigh* another one of those where the only thing that connects them seems to be lust.
I enjoyed my time reading it, but was never hooked or attached. I feel like I kept waiting for something to drag me in... but I really liked the story? My confused feelings have me doubting my rating; I keep going back and forth between 3 and 4 stars, so 3.5 it is.
I also think other people may really enjoy this. If you like stories with downplayed magic, carnivals, lots of 80s references, and paranormal mysteries, then perhaps you should give this book a try.
Isn't this cover absolutely stunning? I really love it.
Was the cover the reason I requested it? Mostly, but also because I had just read The Night Circus and I wanted to read something else about a circus.
These books have totally different feels. There is nothing magical about the carnival, it is treated like they are in our modern world, even if this does take place in the late 80s. It was very much set apart and I enjoyed the setting.
I also enjoyed the mystery, trying to figure out who the bad people are --even if it is a bit obvious. What isn't obvious or much explained is.... well, so much more. I'm one of those people who can finish a book and wants most of it to be settled. I like knowing,so there were a few things that have left me pointing at sections going "???"
Also there are so many characters that I did not truly feel connected to any one of them. An of course, the romance *sigh* another one of those where the only thing that connects them seems to be lust.
I enjoyed my time reading it, but was never hooked or attached. I feel like I kept waiting for something to drag me in... but I really liked the story? My confused feelings have me doubting my rating; I keep going back and forth between 3 and 4 stars, so 3.5 it is.
I also think other people may really enjoy this. If you like stories with downplayed magic, carnivals, lots of 80s references, and paranormal mysteries, then perhaps you should give this book a try.