I was so excited for this one. Ever since reading The Night Circus I have loved books about the circus, and the cover for this one really caught my eye.

I struggled a lot with this one however. I found the narrator selfish and as a result I really could not care about what happened to her. The author is a really good writer and this had all the makings of a great novel, but the depressing storyline and characters sadly made it a miss for me.

Unfortunately, I decided to shelve this title under DNF at around 45%. I was really looking forward to being submerged into the fantastical circus and the magic and myth that surrounds it. However, I couldn't bring myself to follow any further. The pacing was inconsistent and the whole time I was reading felt like I was flopping around through the story. I didn't feel attached to any of the characters or storylines. I'm not sure if it's my mood right now or if I truly didn't care for the narrative style. I hope to pick this back up later down the road with a shifted mindset. I gave it three stars because I truly believe that this book just wasn't for me. I know this particular story and writing style is going to grasp many readers and hold them until the end.