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A review by katvou
Cirque Obscurum by Kendra Moreno, K.A. Knight
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
“The darkness will always come when you call. Cirque Obscurum’s doors will always be open to you should you wish for it.”
“Our fates are tied to the cards. We answer to them, and now, so do I.”
“Cirque Obscurum is no ordinary circus. This is where monsters come to play. Tell me your nightmares.”
I loved this book and devoured it in one sitting.
I loved the dynamic and relationship development between the FMC, Ember, and the four MMCs: Diamond, Spade, Heart, and Club. All of them had different but difficult backgrounds and their own demons that they had to fight. I loved how the MMCs helped Ember to overcome her traumas and become more powerful and confident.
The circus itself was really interesting, and I loved the mystical, magical elements and how the cards played a big role in the story.
The plot was intense from start to finish, and there weren’t any dull moments. The pacing was quite fast but never felt rushed, and there was also time to explain and explore things.
Overall, a great read, perfect for readers who enjoy dark romance with circus vibes and heavy themes.
Please check the trigger warnings before reading; your mental health matters.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.
“The darkness will always come when you call. Cirque Obscurum’s doors will always be open to you should you wish for it.”
“Our fates are tied to the cards. We answer to them, and now, so do I.”
“Cirque Obscurum is no ordinary circus. This is where monsters come to play. Tell me your nightmares.”
I loved this book and devoured it in one sitting.
I loved the dynamic and relationship development between the FMC, Ember, and the four MMCs: Diamond, Spade, Heart, and Club. All of them had different but difficult backgrounds and their own demons that they had to fight. I loved how the MMCs helped Ember to overcome her traumas and become more powerful and confident.
The circus itself was really interesting, and I loved the mystical, magical elements and how the cards played a big role in the story.
The plot was intense from start to finish, and there weren’t any dull moments. The pacing was quite fast but never felt rushed, and there was also time to explain and explore things.
Overall, a great read, perfect for readers who enjoy dark romance with circus vibes and heavy themes.
Please check the trigger warnings before reading; your mental health matters.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Child death, Pregnancy, and War