The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
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.
With all of the great things I’ve been hearing about The Night Circus, that’s where my book budget will be going this week. But I’m curious to see how many people out there want this books too. Or is one of the other titles just begging to be added to your collections? Let me know 🙂
I've already seen a bunch of glowing reviews for The Night Circus. I'm looking forward to reading it!
@Lesley – I'm glad to hear I'm not alone. I hope it lives up to the buzz 🙂
The Night Circus doesn't do much for me. I'm looking forward to JDRobb's new release. Thanks for the info.
I purchased the audio book for 'The Night Circus' today and I look forward to listening to it!
'Glow' by Amy Kathleen Ryan was released today. That's a really good book.
I think I can give the bookstore a pass this week. Phew!