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The Night Circus

Erin Morgenstern

Start date: January 1, 2020

Finish date: January 31, 2020

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Jun 14, 2017 Heather rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel all the way through! I'm aching for some more from Erin morgenstern. The plot twists were just absolutely amazing and some parts were very heart wrenching but they had to happen. This is my favorite book yet this year and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone. All the characters were written very well and you fall in love with all of them. ...more

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Mar 18, 2019 Diana rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This is one of my favorite books of all time. There is so much magic, it takes place in a circus, there are so many great characters to love, and the romance is so beautiful. Even though it isn't the traditional happily ever after, I still loved it. I absolutely loved the couple, the writing was beautiful, and it was such a good story that I got through it all in one sitting.

The first time I read this was in high school and I finally decided to read it again. I am so glad that I did because I fo ...more

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Jan 31, 2020 Damselflies rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audiobook, fantasy, historical, romance, 2020-tbr, high-on-tbr

Magical | Circus | Slow burn

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Rating: True rating 4.5, rounded upwards

I loved this book, it's more of a "slice of life" almost, standalone. The writing is beautiful and really transports you to the setting and wishing you could yourself walk around in the circus. It's rather lyrical though in a way and ev ...more

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Feb 24, 2020 Asrar Lydia rated it really liked it

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This was one of the most beautiful stories I have ever read.

Erin Morgenstern has created a mysterious, magical world filled with love and mystery. This tale had me hooked from page one, and her unique writing style is a fresh breeze.

If you are a dreamer like me, you’ll probably want to get yourself a red scarf fast because The Circus arrives without a warning.

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Jun 13, 2019 Taylor Leszczynski-Walters rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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An interesting read with a different type of written style I definitely recommend for those who need a dark tempted laugh. This is a great story or live and growth and family. I recommend this as a read for 2019.

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Nov 19, 2017 Maria rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I'd modified this from a 3 star to a 4 star, it has just become one of my favorite go-to-reset books. If I need something to get me out of a reading slump, this one is one of three books I gravitate toward. ...more

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