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The Night Circus is a wonderful read for those who enjoy romance, mystery, and period pieces with a generous helping of magical realism.
Le Cirque des Rêves is a mysterious circus that appears at night and then disappears again - no announcement, no warning. Its attractions are otherworldly and magical, but it is also host to a fierce competition. Celia and Marco, both gifted with unbelievable abilities, are entangled in a longstanding duel between their masters. Only one can win and only one can survive. But how can they continue as their feelings for one another grow? How can they stop when they are bound by unbreakable magic to participate?
What I particularly loved about this story is that the competition is entirely nonviolent. Both Celia and Marco's magic is beautiful and creative, not destructive. The Night Circus provides a refreshing take on conflict and competition. The cast of characters all have subtle eccentricities which make them enjoyable and complicated. The alternating time frame and detailed settings, combined with an immersive narrative, create an atmosphere that is dreamlike and artistic.
If you dream of masquerades, fortune telling, and romance under the stars... the Night Circus has everything you are hoping for and more.
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