The Night Circus
By: Erin Morgenstern
Synopsis From Goodreads:
The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.
But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway—a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into love—a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.
True love or not, the game must play out, and the fates of everyone involved, from the cast of extraordinary circus performers to the patrons, hang in the balance, suspended as precariously as the daring acrobats overhead.
Written in rich, seductive prose, this spell-casting novel is a feast for the senses and the heart.
But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway—a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into love—a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.
True love or not, the game must play out, and the fates of everyone involved, from the cast of extraordinary circus performers to the patrons, hang in the balance, suspended as precariously as the daring acrobats overhead.
Written in rich, seductive prose, this spell-casting novel is a feast for the senses and the heart.
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My Review:
Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not.”
Over the past several years I have seen The Night Circus posted everywhere...from Goodreads to the multiple Facebook bookworm groups. So many people seemed to enjoy it, captivated by the story behind the cover. For many years this book has sat on my shelf unread, forgotten over time and honestly I was a bit worried with all the hype that I may not enjoy it.
The Night Circus begins with this mystical circus appearing in town, black and white stripes everywhere...no color to be seen. Mystery envelopes the circus and as a patron awaiting the opening night you find yourself mesmerized with what could be inside.
Hunger Games meets Romeo and Juliet. Two competitors, a magical venue and one mysterious challenge with no written rules.
Celia and Marco are not as prepared as they had hoped for their impeding challenge. Over many years they create illusions and add magic to an already mystical circus, with the goal of one day becoming the victor of an age old tradition. But has time passes and identities revealed, a love blossoms between the pair. Each new illusion a love letter to the other, a permanent reflection of their feelings.
But there is a slight wrinkle in their perfect world of illusions and magic, a secret their instructors have kept from them, only one victor can walk away from the challenge. Is there any hope for Celia and Marco? Can they find a loophole to this ridiculous challenge?
The Night Circus had my hooked from the very first page; the writing captivating, the characters developed in such great detail you felt has though you knew them. Every magically illusion felt as real as the book held in your hands. I couldn't get enough of the mystery behind every member of the circus...every chapter a new and revealing part of this magical story.
I couldn't get enough of The Night Circus! Erin Morgenstern is one hell of an author, bringing to life such a magical and captivating world of love, illusions and friendship. This book is definitely being added to my recommendation list and I hope to read more of Erin Morgenstern's work in the future.
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