This is a book I have recommended to anyone that has asked. I absolutely loved the lyrical writing style of Erin Morgenstern. The story itself is fascinating and original and it conjured some amazing imagery. While the story of Marco and Celia, the dueling magicians was great from beginning to end, the story is truly about the circus. And this is no ordinary circus (I personally don't care much for circuses), this circus is magical. And I wish that a place like the "Circue des Reves" existed because I would absolutely go. I thought it was a beautiful book.