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What Members Thought

~ Giulia ~
I think that this book's biggest mistake is presenting itself as something that it is not.
This book is NOT about a couple of psychopathic magicians who make their apprentices compete against each other in a duel to the death (nor it's the story of star-crossed lovers). Oh, both of those are kind of present, but they're just thin excuses to explain the existence of the real absolute protagonist: the Circus.

It should have been just about the beautiful descriptions, a recount of the wonders the
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Dr. Andy
3.5/5

An epic tale of friendship, love, and magic set in the astounding background of an enchanting circus. The audiobook was so damn magical courtesy of Jim Dale's amazing voice. I seriously wanted to cry just because it was so fantastic and enchanting.

I think I'll reread this as an actual book since I felt really rushed while listening to the audiobook although it was wonderful to hear Jim's voice! I loved seeing how Celia and Marco were prepared for the competition. Also watching their displ
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Megan
Lovely. Absolutely lovely.
Maddie
May 02, 2017 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
This book was like nothing I've read before. Actually, I lie. The format of it and the way it's told is like nothing I've read before. It is actually extremely similar to Crown's Game. So many similar points. (view spoiler) ...more
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