*This book was provided as a digital galley by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review.
Goodreads Summary:
In a city covered in ice and ruin, a group of magicians face off in a daring game of magical feats to find the next headliner of the Conquering Circus, only to find themselves under the threat of an unseen danger striking behind the scenes.
As each act becomes more and more risky and the number of missing magicians piles up, three are forced to reckon with their secrets before the darkness comes for them next.
The Star: Kallia, a powerful showgirl out to prove she’s the best no matter the cost
The Master: Jack, the enigmatic keeper of the club, and more than one lie told
The Magician: Demarco, the brooding judge with a dark past he can no longer hide
My Review:
Overall, I thought this book was great. After getting approved, I couldn’t wait to get started on this book and I finished it very fast. I’m so lucky I got a copy of this. This book featured complex characters and a very captivating plot. No matter what part I was at in this book, I couldn’t wait to dig deeper. One thing that I liked was that everyone had their flaws. Not a single character was perfect or stereotypical and I loved that so much. I’d never really read a book like this before but I’m so glad I got to read this one. The magic system of “born or acquired” and the deep pasts of the main characters along with the looming shadows of their pasts made for an amazing story. I eagerly await the sequel.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys something revolving around entertainment. The female lead is a talented dancer and magician, and a wonderful artist. The fantasy elements flowed smoothly throughout the story so naturally I would recommend this to others who’ve read the genre too.
I loved this book, and while it wasn’t perfect, it was close to it. I think it was executed very well and I couldn’t be mad at how anything was done.
Overall, I would give this book…
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️/⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
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