In reality this is probably a 4.5 star read.

This book is packed full of gorgeous world-building and enchanting descriptions of The Night Circus. It took only a couple of pages before I was totally absorbed in the world of these characters and desperately wanted to visit the circus. By far my favourite parts of this long book were the wonderfully magical descriptions of a circus which is like no other. I could perfectly visualise each of the acts in my head, I could practically smell the cider and toffee popcorn. It really is mind-blowingly beautiful in that sense.

My only slight issue with the book is that at times I really felt quite confused. I had to flick back quite a few times at the beginning to check dates etc as I was unsure as to the sequencing of some of the chapters. It became clear later on in the novel but it certainly made it a little more difficult to follow a plot which is already fairly complex. There were also a huge amount of characters and we see the circus and developing story through their many points of view. I can't think of a single character whom I disliked but I also didn't really feel as though I got to know them all either.

The beautiful descriptions and enchanting circus totally made this book for me. I really, thoroughly enjoyed reading it and I am in love with the idea of a visit to The Night Circus.