I've become of fan of Melissa Marr and particularly loved Graveminder. this is a much darker book with a much grimmer world. The premises are intriguing , but the fight competitions are simply nasty. And it's really hard to imagine the characters functioning in the human world, given the predilections of the carnival one. I don't see me caring enough to read through to the next book. It's a far icker universe and not enough passion or beauty to carry me through.
I also find Caleb's southern accent personally offensive.
It's a matter of where your tolerances are, but I'd give this one a mild thumbs down. there's no amount of tender young love that improves this.

Interesting original mythology in this world, and a wonderful story to boot! And to top it all off, my favorite reader, James Marsters, does an excellent job as usual. Now I just have to wait for the next book!

unable to find a place to pause

greyfrier

too good a book to say

a few tearful sad moments. a lot of eciting events

just can't imagine anyone but James Marsters reading for me. i cant find other narrators now