Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus
When a book gets as much buzz as this one has for months before it comes out (and it doesn't even come out till September), I'm always a little leery--how can it possibly live up to the hype? Well, it turns out people are buzzing so much about it because it's just THAT GOOD. Seriously. It's the story of a mysterious night-time circus full of wonders--but really it's the story of two rival magicians (actual magic, not just stage magicians) who each train a student to defeat the other's in a mysterious contest--and how the circus ties into that. And there's romance, and beauty, and a hint of creepiness. Also, there are lots of kittens.
Morgenstern's writing is nearly impeccable and completely draws you in--I started this during dinner and planned to finish it tomorrow, but couldn't wait that long to see what would happen. Morgenstern didn't disappoint. A+.
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An e-galley was provided by the publisher.
2 comments:
Had to come post officially how much I loved this book. LOVED. Audiobook is highly recommended, too. Jim Dale!
Weirdly, another friend of mine started listening to this the day you finished it, I feel like it's a sign that I should actually listen too! Jim Dale does tend to lull me to sleep though. :)
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