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Dec 19, 2011

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Lost interest very early on... DNF. Perhaps it's a function of picking up book four of a series, instead of starting at the beginning. Or maybe it's my growing aversion to the Urban Fantasy cookie cutter heroine: tough-as-nails, probably because she suffered some abuse in the past, blah, blah, blah. (Seriously, I'd love an interesting, also tough female lead who doesn't have ish-shoes.) It also could be my disinterest with black and white depictions of good and evil, especially those grounded in More...

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Feb 07, 2010

Darcy rated it:

Jill is back and watching over her city, when the circus comes to town and she must make a deal with them not to kill them, but then they also make a deal with her to take only the willing, Jill's not sure what to think. But of course nothing can ever go easy in her world, with a rash of voodoo like possessions and people dying left and right at the Circus Jill is running all over to get the bottom. While investigating Jill has to dig deep into the past and the other hunters records learning a More...

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Dec 14, 2009

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Dec 09, 2009

Roswita rated it:

As with everything Ms. Saintcrow writes, this is a well-crafted novel. It's also a terrific continuation in her Jill Kismet series. I really appreciate that, just because Jill found her guy in the first story, doesn't mean their relationship is all kisses and coos. Jill comes with a whole trunkful of baggage, as you might expect from anyone over 21, and her boyfriend (and hunting partner) Saul has issues of his own. Plus she has a career that requires her to watch over an entire city of weak-min More...

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Dec 30, 2011

Dani rated it:

I've found this series is getting better with each book. There's lots of action and rather gruesome details to make things interesting, if a bit stomach churning.

The circus brings some interesting new characters/antagonists to the story. Jill also goes in a relatively new direction for her, away from demons and towards voodoo practitioners as the culprits as the bodies pile up quickly and dramatically - not that the demons are scarce in this book at all.

If I had one com More...

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Jun 09, 2010

Michelle rated it:

The Jill Kismet series previous 3 books were quite a bit stronger than this one, unfortunately. The tension is artificial and never stops, there is little to no interaction with others outside of the interior narrative in Jill's head and although there are plenty of lead-ins for some very interesting story telling to take place (Saul and the weres and their society, a potential apprentice to name only 2) the entire book tends to feel like a filler setting up what's to come later in the series. More...

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Jan 30, 2012

Natalie rated it:

Book 4 in the "Jill Kismet, Kickass Bitch" Dark Urban Fantasy series. I can't think of anything that I don't like about this book and series; I've yet to have any disappointments. The characters are so well written you feel as if you've actually met them yourself; although I'd never want to actually meet the majority of the characters in THIS book! The creep factor definitely went higher in this book. It's amazing all the action and story that Lilith Saintcrow crams into 300 pages. More...

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Dec 21, 2010

Karyogini rated it:

Hummmm.... I prepared myself for Lilith's writing... I knew that it's going to be hardcore, dirty, and intense... No matter, I still wasn't prepared! Wow! That's one action-packed book... And I don't mean it in a way that there's a lot of things happening (there was a lot). I meant it like I could imagine an action movie happening with the vividly detailed fight scenes.

Jillybean is very much a woman in this book... She is still a killing machine hunter however in this book her vulnera More...

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Feb 13, 2010

Larissa rated it:

"I screamed and leapt, the whip coming free and flicking forward, silver flechettes jingling as it wrapped around one of the zombie’s legs and almost tore itself out of my hand."

Ever since the my first encounter with Jill Kismet in her first book, I have felt a huge connection with her. No, I was not abused as a child, I did not turn to prostitution and I am not a hunter of nightmarish monsters. Jill is not ONLY those those things either. Besides all that she has gone throu More...

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Feb 10, 2010

Jess rated it:

Another debacle for Kiss.. she always manages to land herself in the worst trouble she can. And she's not at all graceful about it. I feel like half the time she fumbles around, and manages to misconstrue every situation to her least advantage. Frankly, although I enjoy the books and the stories that Saintcrow creates, I've suddenly realized that I absolutely dislike Kiss's character. I mean really. She's completely unlikable, and manages to inadvertently piss off everyone around her while she w More...

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Dec 11, 2009

Natasha rated it:

Let me start off by saying I LOVE Lilith Saintcrow. I've read her Dante Valentine series and now her Jill Kismet series and I'm a huge fan of each. Her writing is wonderful and face paced. I'm always stoked when a new book is released because I know it's going to be good. Saintcrow really knows how to grab my attention in a book!

Flesh Circus continues the urban fantasy saga of Jill Kismet(#4) hunter of Santa Luz. Like past books Jill is a kick-ass heroine who protects her More...

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Mar 27, 2010

Missy Ann rated it:

I'm more than likely done with this series. I really liked the first book, and I adore the Dante Valentine books, but these - these have just gone down hill.

The biggest problem is the same things are described over and over again. A circus figures heavily in this book, I think every single chapter had a description of the smells of the circus. Every. Single. Chapter.

In all honesty it's probably a 1 star book, but I gave it 2 out of affection for the first in the series & More...

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Dec 24, 2009

Jean rated it:

This is one of those times when the star rating really works against the review. It felt like to me that this book suffered from a bit of 'middle book syndrome' - basically the murky middle stretched out over an entire book. Everything I love about the series is there - the characters, the smooth fast-paced writing, the twisting plots, and the wonderful worldbuilding. I enjoyed it, and I definitely recommend it to fans of the series.

That said, I did find it to be the weakest of the More...

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Jul 21, 2011

Angela rated it:

As much as I enjoy this series there were points in this installment where I just wanted Jill to SHUT THE HELL UP and stop interupting everyone. Saul, Galina, you name the character and Jill just wouldn't let them finish talking throughout the whole book. Me thinks this is why she gets her ass in so much trouble all the time, she jumps in with both feet while she listens to her own internal dialouge more than anyone else. Good addition to the series, very gory, I'm glad to see Saul again.

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Mar 16, 2011

Susan rated it:

As I have said in other reviews, I will buy almost any book that has a tough female protagonist. However, the author has to keep me entertained and engrossed in the story otherwise I don't go back for seconds, thirds or fourths.

Jill Kismet is a wonderfully crafted three dimensional character such that I can't get enough of her story. Publication day comes around and the book better be in my hands. :)

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Dec 09, 2009

Jensownzoo rated it:

Although the story isn't quite as good as some of the others in this series, the author's descriptions of the Cirque du Carnu hit all the senses...it is easy to imagine yourself actually there. I think the main reason it wasn't quite as good as the others is that I didn't feel like the characters underwent much change/growth...this was very much a novel focused on the plot/setting.

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Aug 04, 2010

Teri rated it:

After having a rough start with the first book, I decided to read the most recent addition to the Jill Kismet series, and I am enjoying it.
This book, to me, have a good flow, I am enjoying the characters more, and I love her kick ass but now she appears to be getting worn down on the job. Stupid humans always wanting to bargain their way out of something.

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Jun 04, 2011

Missy rated it:

Another fabulous installment in the Jill Kismet series. This one had more tension between Saul and Jill, bringing him more into the story than before. I liked that. I've been wanting him to be more than part of the background. LS paints a pretty gruesome picture in the fight scenes in this one as there are zombies. You might not want to read it while eating lunch ;-)

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Nov 04, 2011

Melissa rated it:

Jill's back and the Circus of the Damned comes rolling into her town. Just want she wants hellbreed setting up shop in her city but as long as they behave, whatever. Then the performers start getting killed and Jill must protect the hellbreeds and find their murder. Zombies pop up and Saul is being distant. Just another perfect working situation for one stressed out hunter.

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Oct 06, 2010

Paul rated it:

I love this series - but with each new book, we have a new magic, new enemy - our hero has a harder and harder time dealing with it - but of course, it's always wrapped up in the last few pages.

I wasn't into the whole Saul saga - of course he wasn't just going to leave her, but I do admit it was nice to see the human side of the hunter!

4 out of 5 - start at book one, you'll like this.

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Dec 10, 2010

Kathy rated it:

Well, this was gruesome. Voodoo is twisted to hell and gone in this story with Hellbreed, Trader, and voodoo practitioners alike in fear of the latest big bad. And it looks as though Jill may be picking up an apprentice causing Saul some second thoughts...

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Dec 30, 2009

Anne rated it:

The circus has come to town - but this is no ordinary circus; it's the paranormal circus. And strange things are happening between HellBreed dying, zombies appearing, and Jill Kismet struggling as the town's Hunter to keep it all under control.

book 4 in the series

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Oct 08, 2011

*~Sammy~* rated it:

I was really excited to read this book, and after reading it I understand why. I read this book as fast as I could, though it took a while because it's been a busy week! I was addicted to this book! The mystery on the Gregory boys and past hunter Sloane was very entertaining and the twists and surprises in this book! I was always on my toes with this one! I was excited to see a new problem in the book and see how crazy everything got to solve it, though with these books it does always get crazy More...

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Mar 08, 2010

Linda rated it:

Much better than the last in this series, as good as the preceding books. I did get to the point where I cringed with every new mention of silver chinking in her hair, etc. That is getting overly repetitive. You learn a little more of Jill's history. It's a wild ride with a lot of action, some mystery and Jill-style. The author makes you feel Jill's weariness at having to go on, knowing that she's the only one who can get the job done. All in all a good read.

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Jul 05, 2011

Dan rated it:

Too much of the book was spent on a stupid romantic misunderstanding where both parties simultaneously decided they weren't worthy of the other.

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Jun 16, 2011

Stasha rated it:

I'm really beginning to love Jill - can't wait to see what happens with the new present and how Perry got it in the first place.

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Feb 06, 2011

Bookmole rated it:

enjoyed it, but honestly - Jill is hard work to really like. Admire. Respect. In spades! But like - ah, not so much.

Book Five is calling me now...

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Aug 11, 2010

Alisa rated it:

i liked these books, but the leading lady is a little rougher than i prefer. but she icks ass and takes names.

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Dec 17, 2011

Jennifer rated it:

3.5 Stars. Gritty as always and I once again hoped for more romance, but I keep reading and enjoying them.

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Mar 21, 2011

Kate rated it:

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