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h0tg1rlsr3adb00ks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
4.75
ashinoda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? N/A
4.0
karrama's review against another edition
4.0
In historic Seattle, right when the Pacific Fair is bringing new life to this newly re-built city, competing illusionists set up shop as entertainment for the fair goers. Not all magicians are equally talented, though, some need to rely on supernatural means to amaze the crowds. This story is about their apprentices and how they get by in a world where they rely on these magicians to keep them off the street. Not everyone is what they appear when dealing in magic.
angryginger's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
topekatradingpost's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lemonix_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was such a great read! I rarely read big books (as in 450+ pages), but this one was perfect for me!
It's queer and it's cute. But it also had some heavy topics. I liked how there was a bit of a found family trope in there. The book also had some beautiful quotes! I annotaded it.
The author really has a way with words. I also like that it is set in 1909, but that the queer characters were still shown.
Great book. Would recommend to ppl who are looking for: queer books, magicians, circus vibes, found family, ...
The last page was so wonderful!
It's queer and it's cute. But it also had some heavy topics. I liked how there was a bit of a found family trope in there. The book also had some beautiful quotes! I annotaded it.
The author really has a way with words. I also like that it is set in 1909, but that the queer characters were still shown.
Great book. Would recommend to ppl who are looking for: queer books, magicians, circus vibes, found family, ...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Racism, Physical abuse, and Vomit
Moderate: Gaslighting and Homophobia
lolitasasha's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.5
cheriii_16's review against another edition
3.0
“running away from you would be like running away from the air in my lungs.” I took his hand and held it to my chest. “Don’t you get it yet? I can’t breathe with out you, Wil. You told me once that a home doesn’t have to be a place. Well, what if home is a person. Because you feel like home to me.”
This book is on the higher spectrum of 3 stars, because while I really enjoyed it, it did take a while for me to get into it and read.
I loved the whole magician/ heist bits in the nineteenth century settings. The vibes were amazing and it all fit together. Reading about all the tricks and cons that were being pulled off was so fun and entertaining.
The characters were all interesting to read about as well, i looked forward to learn about their backstories, personality, and dreams. Ruth, Jessamy, and Evangeline especially.
Now for the main characters Jack and Wil. I loved them, their relationship was so heartwarming ☺️☺️. Jack was my favorite character and his entire arc was so good, seeing him constantly defend the Enchantress and his abandonment issues were both interesting to read. Jack being so determined to help free Wil and Wil being infatuated with Jack was adorable. I loved their ending, the fact that they were able to escape and are living freely was such a good conclusion to both of their stories. Although I do wish Wil’s power were more expanded on, like I know he is weak to iron but why and why is he the only person with s actual magical abilities.
The ending was shocking to me, the whole teddy scheme was so satisfying
This book is on the higher spectrum of 3 stars, because while I really enjoyed it, it did take a while for me to get into it and read.
I loved the whole magician/ heist bits in the nineteenth century settings. The vibes were amazing and it all fit together. Reading about all the tricks and cons that were being pulled off was so fun and entertaining.
The characters were all interesting to read about as well, i looked forward to learn about their backstories, personality, and dreams. Ruth, Jessamy, and Evangeline especially.
Now for the main characters Jack and Wil. I loved them, their relationship was so heartwarming ☺️☺️. Jack was my favorite character and his entire arc was so good, seeing him constantly defend the Enchantress and his abandonment issues were both interesting to read. Jack being so determined to help free Wil and Wil being infatuated with Jack was adorable. I loved their ending, the fact that they were able to escape and are living freely was such a good conclusion to both of their stories. Although I do wish Wil’s power were more expanded on, like I know he is weak to iron but why and why is he the only person with s actual magical abilities.
The ending was shocking to me, the whole teddy scheme was so satisfying