Rating: 3 Stars
It goes without saying that books with particularly fictitious tales that dip into the worlds of fantasy are my personal favorites. Few things can honestly beat a book that has artfully mastered blending the lines between what is possible and impossible.
What first caught my attention about this book with that is was definitely unique. From the strange, haunting premise to later on in the world building, it proved to be quiet singular. I will admit, however, that I had expected a creepier narrative per se. With the prologue hinting at an almost American Horror Story vibe, I thought was going to be more of a ghost story, circus-freak thriller. Instead, the book attested to be much more magical at its roots than spooky which, mind you, isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
The book was written in first person with a style of prose that slightly reminded me of Rick Riordan sprinkled with higher vocabulary now and then. First person tends to offer the strength of a smooth, fast read and the book itself suffered from no kinks or particularly low points throughout the narrative. It kept my interest and proved to be a read that I did not want to put down. I wouldn't go so far as saying that this book is the bee's knees but I will say that it's definitely an enjoyable pleasure.
The plot and character development was good but I wouldn't call it flawless. I was happy to see that the main character showed a personality that was distinct as many first person narratives have a tendency to rob the character of distinct traits. In all, I enjoyed the host of characters and the uniqueness to the story was definitely its strong point.
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