Playful and intensely imaginative, Erin Morgenstern has created the circus I have always longed for. This is a wonderful book.

A world of nearly unparalleled beauty. This is one of the best books I have ever read.

Welcome to Le Cirque des Rêves: Within these nighttime black-and-white striped tents lies a completely unique experience, a feast for the senses. However, behind the smoke and mirrors, a fierce competition is taking place - a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained for this purpose by their whimsical mentors since childhood. Unbeknownst to the players, this is a game where only one can remain, and the circus will be forever changed.