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gondorgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Blood, Body horror, Chronic illness, Classism, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Incest, Child abuse, Death of parent, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Stalking, Rape, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, and Bullying
ashleyerne's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Carnivale of Curiosities
Publishing July 11, 2023
🎟️ 19th Century London
🎪 Gothic Fantasy
🎟️ Morally Grey Characters
🎪 Slow Burn Romance
Wow. Amiee Gibbs did an amazing job writing The Carnivale of Curiosities! All of the story lines are woven together perfectly. I enjoyed being able to see what the various characters were doing and thinking throughout the story. The gothic atmosphere of the book was incredible, and the historical aspects where amazingly showcased throughout the book.
While reading, I really had no idea who the real villain was. There are so many characters plotting and trying to come out on top, but Gibbs managed to write this in a way that wasn’t confusing and was very interesting.
While there are several villainous characters, there are so many more lovable characters. I love all the children that are part of the Carnivale. I adore Luce, Charlotte, and Dita.
The book has so many unique characters, and I enjoyed getting to know all of them!
This is easily a five star read for me! I have my fingers crossed that Amiee Gibbs will write a sequel. I need to know what happens to these characters next. 🥺🤞🏼
🛑 Please make sure to check TW before reading!
Graphic: Incest, Hate crime, Death of parent, Mental illness, Child abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Violence, Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Grief, Terminal illness, Abandonment, Blood, Classism, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Medical content, Rape, Fire/Fire injury, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail