* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *

I love a good circus read. I don't know what it is, but a circus setting will get me every time. In all honesty, just that atmosphere will add on an additional rating star for me. I also like WWII historical fiction, so this book was a perfect fit.

The historical content is good with some wonderful little details. The writing was flowing and engaging with great detail in terms of setting and action.

I loved the characters, though I felt that Michel could have been explored a little more. Something about him felt a bit more like telling rather than showing, as if we weren't really able to see inside him fully. I also would've liked more fleshing out of the interpersonal relationships. Those seemed to somewhat scratch the surface and I wanted more. I like to be fully immersed.

This was certainly something different in terms of merging two different types of storylines and I really appreciated that originality. I also liked that it was loosely based on a historical act. A good read with a bit of a surprising ending...which I liked.