Kim Deister
I loved the premise of this book, and of the series to come. The Mystic Caravan Circus is, at least to the average person, simply a traveling circus with all the usual attractions. But there is more than meets the eye. Most of the core group are paranormal, the circus a cover for their true job… hunting down and taking care of evil paranormal beings, as well as the occasional evil human. The cast contains all kinds of paranormal types from pixies to shifters to lammia and more.
The cast is so diverse, so quirky. I loved the different personalities, the witty banter. Even when they are sniping at one another, there’s a sense of family. That was endearing.
My only quibble is with some of the characterization. Many of them come off as far more juvenile than they actually are. Some of it I understand, as there are a few who have had rough lives. On the plus, while these character flaws don’t necessarily disappear, they are explained and it lessens.
All in all, a fun read!