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There were a few joy moments but overall, this was very lackluster to me. It was like certain moments of Twilight mixed with Beautiful Creatures at a carnival. I was doubtful I was going to enjoy it but I wanted to but it was a no go for me, I'm sad to say.
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The whole circus/sideshow aspect was really fun. The romance was your typical YA romance, and I didn't expect much more than that going in. It was creepy, fun, and interesting. I always enjoy Hocking's stories. You just have to go into them knowing that the writing style is typical to YA. But the storylines are always usually pretty unique, as was this one. I really like the idea of this being a standalone, but I definitely wouldn't mind to travel more with the circus and these characters if it
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Didn't really like it, didn't really hate it, probably won't remember it.
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I think I'm landing on a 3.75 stars. It was really difficult to rate....
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Dec 26, 2016
Jamie (Books and Ladders)
rated it
really liked it
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Full review to come tomorrow as part of the blog tour!

2.5 stars - I liked some things about this book but it's not something I would immediately pick up and read again.
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Sep 02, 2016
Michelle (Bookaholic Banter)
marked it as to-read

Nov 09, 2016
Julie Daniels
marked it as to-read

Nov 22, 2016
R A
marked it as wish-list

Dec 26, 2016
Zahra
marked it as to-read

Jan 01, 2017
Jennifer
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Jan 02, 2017
José
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Jan 04, 2017
Tiffany Heywood
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Jan 05, 2017
Lisa
marked it as considering-sff

Jan 06, 2017
Juana Hernandez
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Jan 07, 2017
Nikki Stickney
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Jan 08, 2017
Christian
marked it as to-read

Jan 13, 2017
Jennifer
marked it as to-read

Feb 03, 2017
Christine Benedyk
marked it as to-read

Mar 14, 2017
Erika
marked it as considering

Mar 17, 2022
Jade Diamond
marked it as to-read
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Jan 29, 2025
Faith
marked it as to-read