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dvnielletreads's review against another edition
3.0
I really wanted to like this more. I was so excited for it that I even had my library order a copy. It's not bad, by any means, but I feel a little underwhelmed. I'd definitely recommend it to those who enjoy this new trend of carnival/circus themes in YA because the world of Gomorrah is beautiful and really expansive. The illusions are all lovely and adorable, and I want to protect them with my life.
christa_spirit's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The characters are well established, so even though you know one will die near the beginning, it’s still heartbreaking. The plot twists are good, a mix of subtle foreshadowing and surprising even you. All in all, an excellent read! Still mad they killed off Blister. The other two deaths were also upsetting, but Blister!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Murder and Grief
lyakimov's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. This was super unique and creative and I was very intrigued throughout the whole story! The romance was a bit rushed though, and I don’t see any romantic chemistry between the characters.
jenhurst's review against another edition
2.0
I just don’t understand how a book about a circus and described as for fans of the night circus and carnaval can be so boring
skylercauldron's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
heather1999's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.25
whosevita's review against another edition
4.0
Such an insanely cool premise. Truly something i have never read before. The mystery aspect was also super good. Kept me on the edge of my seat.
summer_winter's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to this on audiobook it's one of those ones where I wish I would have read it instead but none the less it was a really good book. One of the most unique and interesting concepts I've read.
jenamatic's review against another edition
3.0
The story is dark, but sweet and funny at times. Sorina suffers tragedy after tragedy basically right up to the end and honestly, my heart bleeds for her. The story telling is well done! Some of the pieces of the end puzzle I was able to guess at starting around the middle of the book but others completely blindsided me. My biggest qualm was probably with the narrator as I listened to this on audible. She did a great job with the voices and the story telling, but the pace was too slow and I had to speed her up. She also changed volume frequently, which wasn’t an issue in itself, but she would whisper too quietly. It was downright inaudible at times and I’d have to listen again, significantly louder, to hear what I missed. That took me out of the story a good bit. Overall it was pretty enjoyable though!