The Night Circus was a lovely read! It's been in my TBR pile for a while and I'm so glad I finally picked it up. The story focuses on Celia and Marco, both forced into a magical competition as children. Neither initially understand what the competition is or how it works. However, as time passes and the children grow up, the stakes rise, and their magic grows stronger. When the balance binding the magic of the circus together is broken, Celia and Marco fight to end the competition while preserving what they've made. I loved the stunning descriptions of the tents and the witty language. There's also a host of intriguing supporting characters to supplement the main story including: Tsukiko, Poppet, Widget and Bailey. The story has plenty of twists and turns, but the full mystery of the Night Circus isn't revealed until the very end. This was a very satisfying and imaginative read!