NIGHT CIRCUS, THE

The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.

But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway: a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into love—a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.

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Published Oct 6, 2016

656 pages

Average rating: 7.28

1,358 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Oree
Jun 25, 2025
2/10 stars
I don't understand the hype for this book. The author was trying to be so deep that it fell flat.
K Olson
Jan 14, 2025
4/10 stars
Way too surreal for me.
LTC
Nov 20, 2024
Book #12: Jennifer's pick, Karen hosted!
njlbo1
Jul 18, 2023
8/10 stars
I'm glad there was a happy ending.
Sandiejo20
Oct 06, 2020
9/10 stars
Very descriptive and easy read! Dates were a little out of order but done on purpose! Loved the love story and loved all thr magic the story brought to the forefront of the circus

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