The Cirque du Shadow isn’t your childhood circus. When Peyton Locke accepts a job in the menagerie, she isn’t expecting to be a handler for a half-demon, half-gryphon shifter with a bad attitude. Determined to be free, Ari wants nothing more than to live his own life. His new handler is just another person to control him, and he will tear the beautiful girl apart if given the chance. Unaware of … the chance.
Unaware of the deadly game she’s walking into, Peyton not only has to train the golden-eyed man with the alluring smile, she must also resist his dangerous charm, or risk her life in the process.
With an unforgiving ringmaster demanding a perfect show at any cost, how can one human hope to survive?
>i>Fans of The Night Circus will love the mysterious and magical world found in the Cirque du Shadow!
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Dark but not too dark. I completely loved this book from beginning to end. There were a few surprises along the way and some twists that I didn’t expect. This book makes for good reading.
OMG what a read! A dark and exciting well written story that hooked me from the start with its fab characters and storyline! I love a good kick ass female lead and Peyton more then fills that position and her chemistry with Ari is off the charts, I mean who wouldn’t fall for a hot half gryphon shifter half demon?? This is an intriguing, unique circus story that you will not want to put down!
Let the show begin!
A very unique take on a Supernatural Circus ! Humans aren’t aware, unless your hired.. and survive! It’s exactly what happens to Peyton. She is the new handler for Ari the gryphon demon.Peyton and Ari struggle at the beginning to even talk and get along but as the story moves on it becomes clear how they are slowly falling for each other. Many interesting friends and foes. Pretty cool new series!
The Cirque du Shadow is not your normal circus.
The main character Peyton is human and she applies for a position in the menagerie. Only because of certain circumstances that happened to her.
Ari is an interesting character.. he is a 1/2 Demon and 1/2 Gryphon shifter. He has other thoughts in mind about the circus world that he lives in.
Jax is a favorite in the circus.. she is a Sayter who has a big caring heart. I love how she friends Peyton.
Like I stated.. this circus is not your normal circus.. the acts are very death defying in more ways then one. I loved reading A Turn of Pandemonium.. I can’t wait to read book 2.
A Turn Of Pandemonium is Book 1 in the Cirque du Shadow series. This story has it all — extremely well-written storyline and unique characters who are amazingly well developed. I loved the characters of Peyton (human) and Ari (half gryphon/half demon). Peyton takes a job in the Cirque du Shadow, a night circus, not knowing that this is not your usual circus which is made up of unique creatures. She is hired as a handler for Ari, a half-gryphon/half-demon) shape shifter who has a reputation for killing his handlers. Peyton holds her own with Ari and the two have lots of chemistry between them. It would really be great to be able to have more information about the other acts in this this night circus (Iris and Irwin, the firedrake twins, Drum the teddy bear/bouncer) — hopefully in future books. I have always loved circuses, no matter the type, and this is a very unique one. Am looking forward to the next book in series to see where Miranda Brock is going to take us. I highly recommend this book.
This book was incredible! I swear, Ms. Brock gets better and better with every book she writes!
She took some twisted and terrifying creatures and turned them in a type of family.
Peyton is an awesome female character. Does she kick ass? Hecks yeah! But not in the stereotypical man-in-a-woman’s body a lot of urban fantasy uses but real way. (If she were to go to Hogwarts, she’s be a hat-stall between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw. She is intensely brave, but she uses wit rather than brawn to solve her problems (that’s not to say she doesn’t make mistakes, because she certainly does, as all well rounded characters should!) ‘If there’s a will, there’s a way’ should be her motto.
Ari, her foil/love interest is as complex a character as you can get. He’s just a fella fighting to survive in a world that has never shown him an ounce of love or compassion. Not only that, but his own beastly nature(s) makes him keep everyone at a distance as well. But come on, if you don’t close the cover of this book wanting to hug a griffin, then perhaps you need to work on your own capacity for compassion!
The side characters were quite interesting to get to know, & I hope to dig deeper into their backgrounds in future books. Also, I’d love some more chapters from Ari’s perspective in the future! I loved him just as much as I loved Peyton and I want to see more of his inner workings.
Side note: The ebook version is still on preorder but I just couldn’t wait any longer and went ahead and one clicked the paperback. No regrets, and another pretty book for my shelves! Because, yeah, you can judge this book by its beautiful cover.
Adventure, illusion, romance, and an all-time favorite! There is just something about this book that instantly resonated with me and it has this sort of magnetism to it. I was hooked from the first page and find myself still getting excited about it long-after I’ve finished it. I’ve read and enjoyed all of this author’s books but feel this one demonstrates her growth in writing the best. The story flows well and I fell in love with the characters, even the not so well-behaved. The chemistry between Peyton and Ari is palpable yet believable as is the conflict with another character. I connected most with Peyton’s character arc and strength. The story speaks to the tenacity and perseverance of the human spirit, even when the odds are stacked against her, she still keeps trying. If you love paranormal romance, urban fantasy, stories of strength and overcoming, or the magic of a dark circus, then don’t miss this one!