Young Arlis belong to a circus troup travelling across the USA. Alongside Katrina and her serpents, Jared and his bear, Lindy who play for Arlis the part of the mother he never knew, and the others, life is chaotic, interspersed with heated arguments and secrets. In Bailey Creek, Arlis meets Faith, the pastor's daughter, whose stable life Arlis longs for. But Faith hides secrets of her own, and slowly reveals to Arlis what may be hiding in the endless wheat fields surrounding the village.
I started this book with knowing what to expect, except a fantastical story. I was quite surprised with how slow the pacing was. The narration seemed to stretch like a summer day before the first elements of mystery were introduced. I didn't particularly love the characters or the setting. For once, I wish the supernatural could have come a little sooner in the story to grab my attention. But I think this book will be perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, in a more slow and minimalist way.