Thank you to NetGalley and DC Comics for providing me an advanced reader copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this was a very interesting story. The inclusion of a magical mystery created a unique tone that quickly drew me into the world of the Lost Carnival. I enjoyed the artwork and how color was used to create a distinction between the normal and the enchanted.

While I'm not very familiar with Dick Grayson and cannot judge how well this book characterizes him, it seemed to get the basics down. Dick is caring, passionate, daring, and stands up for what he believes in. We learn some about who Dick was and the people he was close to before his vigilanty life. Personally, teen romance narratives don't really appeal to me. I would have liked for this book to primarily explore who Dick was as an individual and how he related to his family before he became a hero, but other readers may find more enjoyment.

Overall, this was a dynamic and well-paced story that quickly grabbed and held my interest even though I've had difficulty convincing myself to read lately. I will be specifically recommending this book to my sister and I would encourage others who enjoy fantastical romances to read it!