The story centres on a game,
with two competitors and rules not known to them. The game takes place in the
circus. From the book description, I thought the game was a physical challenge, like a duel,
but it is so much more than that! It was a game of skill and stamina; like when
one card was played the following had to be higher, yet this pack was never
ending. The game doesn’t end until – ah, you’ll have to read the book for that
part! Let’s just say, the game doesn’t want a happy ending, and the romance between
Ceila and Marco was doomed from the beginning.
At the circus, the characters themselves are enchanting. You
will meet a pair of twins and their friend, who are full of life and enlightening
to read about. Although Marco is the quiet sort of guy, Ceila is strong willed
and I wish you would get a bit more than you do from her view.
The downfall to this book was the time period that it is set
over. The time between two chapters could be years, skipping the best bits of
the romance blooming between Marco and Ceila. All the little bits – the stolen
minutes – are just as heart warming to read about, yet the author misses this
and just focuses on the big moments. I can’t complain more than that, because
the big moments are great!
Overall, I loved this book and want to read it again. As
much as I want to read more, I think
the book finished perfectly, so I will settle with making it up in my head. The
magic of the circus is captivating and –even if you don’t like the romance –
that is worth reading it for. There are several viewpoints being used, which
brings the book to life and is what makes it magical.
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