Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Circus of Wonders by Elizabeth Macneal

Nell is an outcast in her small village, teased for the birthmarks that cover her entire body. When Jasper Jupiter's Circus of Wonders comes to town, her father sells her to the ringmaster as a "leopard girl". At first she is angry and terrified at her new life, but soon learns that the Circus is her destiny. She's gone from a poor outcast flower farmer to the star of the show and people admire and cheer for her, the Queen of the Moon and Stars. The only threat to her growing fame is her growing feelings for Toby, the gentle and shy brother to Jasper the ringmaster.
There's just something magical about this book... the beautiful writing style, the cast of diverse and wonderful characters, the Victorian Circus setting. I just loved it so much!
I received an advance reader copy of this book. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.

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