“Congratulations Callie, you’re the puppet now.”What the devil does that mean? I’ve finally succeeded in doing away with Samuel, but I’m not really in charge of the island at all. In fact the treachery runs deeper than I ever thought possible and if I’m not careful every soul on the island—both living and dead—will want to kill me for what I’ve done unless I discover who is really in charge. Do I … really in charge.
Do I have the ability to overcome myself and do what I need to do or will I have to stand by and watch everyone I love die?
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I had so many lingering questions and concerns after Book Two. This one picked right up where that one left off and with a very determined Callie trying to get a handle on all that had transpired.
And just when the reader thinks she has things on the right track, another big surprise happens that changes everything! This book was full of twists and surprises! I am dying to finish this series and know how it all ends!
Holy smokes! This is such a roller coaster ride! I am constantly on my toes and I was left with my jaw on the floor. Love it!
So in this third instalment and we finally get to see Callie and Benny grow much closer as she at last stops keeping him at arm’s length.
Also after the shocking revelations of the previous book, Callie is now dealing with the fallout while also trying to grow into her new role.
Secrets are finally revealed including the what’s and the whys of it all as Callie finally learns just why she is here on this island.
Add in Callie’s younger sister’s unexpected appearance and then that dramatic finale and I’m now ready for the final piece of the puzzle.
Also with the truth revealed of Samuels puppet status I actually started to feel some sympathy for his plight although I still wanted him to pay I now kind of understood how he had become who he was.
I again enjoyed this though I’m now ready to finish the journey wherever it goes.
This one is quite the unique series.
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This is one fantastic series. So many twists and turns it will make your head spin. Absolutely fantastic. One of the best series’ I’ve ever read.
“All the people I love end up dead.” This seems to be the mantra for Callie as her story continues to unfold in this wonderful series! What’s not to love when you have a Circus where someone is killed every month, zombies inhabit the swamps along with the alligators and snakes, and ghosts come back to life every time the Circus opens?
Callie has managed to rid the island of Samuel and has taken his place, but she really doesn’t have a clue what that means. There doesn’t seem to be anyone who can help her figure out how to control the ghosts, zombies and other creatures that threaten her and the rest of the islanders. “Loneliness might be worse than death.”
Without giving away too much of the plot, Ms. Loth has managed once again to rip out her reader’s hearts and throw them against the wall in this book. Be prepared to have a couple of good cries as you read this one! And, be prepared for some unexpected twists in this one as well. Ms. Loth really caught me off guard this time!
I can’t wait to see what happens next since this book ends on a huge cliffhanger!
What fresh insanity is this? Callie did what it took to become Obeah, but things did not turn out the way she thought they would, not the way they were supposed to. Nothing is as it seems. Everything becomes more muddled and complicated, and there are characters behind the scenes she never would have expected to turn against her. She was told early on that there was no one on the island she could trust, and that is turning out to be the truth. How she’s going to find anyone she can confide in is beyond me because the island may just have other, more devious plans for her.
The action is nonstop. The characters are colorful and vivid. the story is in constant flux, so the reader has no idea how things are going to turn out. It is absolutely amazing that this played out in the author’s mind, and I am thrilled that she got it down on paper for the rest of us to read. I am on the edge of my seat and can’t wait to read the final book in the series.
In this installment there are seveeal revelations and losses for Callie. When she thinks things can’t get any worse she has to figure out how to beat someone who is more cunning than her. This may be it for Callie. We will have to see what the next installment brings. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
Kimberly Loth keeps the surprises coming! Now that Callie has become the Obeah woman she discovers that not everything is what it seems. Finding who she can trust and who has the real control of the island brings heartbreak, deceit, and changes to her own family. I am loving this entire series and look forward to reading book 4.
This 3rd book in the series continues on from the dramatic ending of book two, and what a ride this story is. Callie has become the Obeah Woman but things were not as she thought, and when events become more complicated, she doesn’t know who she can trust or where to turn. Callie has to find who the puppet master is and fight to protect those she cares for, and for the lives and freedom of everyone. This is a thrilling story that has your heart breaking for what Callie has to endure. There are plenty of exciting twists, action, magic, secrets, betrayal, surprises and loss in this story, as well as some long-awaited romance. It is a well written, fast paced enthralling story with a jaw dropping cliff hanger at the end. I can not wait for book 4
When Callie takes Samuel’s powers and becomes the Obeah woman, she believes that everything is resolved. But when she realizes that the ghosts won’t obey her and continue killing each new moon, she starts to think that the warning of her greatest enemy was real. Someone else is controlling the island and therefore, her too. She needs to discover the true identity of this villain hidden in the shadows, especially when the danger lurks not only around the visitors of the circus, but also around her loved ones. Callie has to learn to strengthen her powers and finally defeat the greatest evil on the island… before it’s too late.
Callie goes through a lot of pain in this book. But despite that, she keeps fighting again and again to try to protect the people of the circus, her friends, and her family. She will do anything for them, which made her a very strong and brave protagonist. Although some of her decisions bothered me a lot because it was obvious that it would only bring her more problems. Nevertheless, I still like her character very much. I love how she and her powers have grown.
I also loved the way Benny helps her all the time and joins her mission. He is very sweet and the romance in this book was so intense and beautiful. There are really hot scenes and also beautiful scenes that made me sigh because they are so adorable together. I love this couple, I just can’t get enough of them. On the other hand, we know the past and motivations of some other characters, which was amazing, and we also have very interesting new characters.
The plot of this book was captivating. It hooked me from the first page to the last one with all the mystery and suspense it has. The intrigue is built in an impressive way, making me devour this story and wanting to discover who the real villain was, who was lying. I think that game of loyalty was incredible. The amount of absolutely shocking twists and turns in this book was amazing. Each revelation blew my mind and left me without being able to believe what I was reading because WOW. Just… WOW. All the discoveries surprised me so much, I loved this whole search for truth. It made the reading captivating and absolutely addictive.
There are tons of drama in this book, some scenes that broke my heart. But there are also a few fun parts that made me smile or even laugh out loud. In addition, the story is full of adventures and adrenaline. One of the things I liked the most was all the darkness in this book. It gave a grim and creepy touch to the story, something that I loved. And of course, all the magic was fascinating, there is a great display of powers in this book that left me amazed. I love the author’s creativity in creating this original and special world. Her descriptions are full of imagination.
And the end was unforgivable. It broke my heart and at the same time left me desperate to read the next book. I really liked Circus of the Dead: Book 3. I’m dying to know how this beautiful story continues.
Circus of the Dead #3 continues to bring more unanswered questions. This ends with the ultimate twist. Opulence of betrayal, intrigue, loss and secrets. Absolutely loved it. Looking forward to reading the final book in this series.
Becoming the Obeah woman of the island had not brought the changes Callie had expected. Her magic was not enough and the people she had to take care of was not protected. With Samuel’s words still in her mind she knew she had to find the puppet master and fight for the lives and freedom of them all, ghosts included. When things got more complicated Callie didn’t know who to trust and how to dwell with her magic. The enemy had an ace up his sleeve and for Callie, the game had changed. Action, suspense, deceit, mysteries, surprises, ghosts making havoc and even the zombies were in arms. At last, some romance and an end that left me with mouth wide open. Could not believe it. Loved this story that kept me interested all the time with the strange situations and characters. Eager for the next book.
Well, this is all so very interesting. There were a whole bunch of surprising twists in this book, with Maddie, Lorena, Callie, Luke, and Benny. Wow. I NEVER would have seen that ending either. I loved this and now must wait impatiently for the next book!
How does one review these books without giving away secrets?!?! First, if you haven’t read the first two books, go back. You can’t start here. 😉
In this book you find out who the puppet master really is. And Callie, always thinking, but never quite thinking of all the possibilities….will she find a way to make the island safe for everyone?
Will more people die? There are twists and surprises through this whole book. A visitor. A reunion. Loss?
And the ending – the ultimate twist! I cannot wait for book 4 to see what happens! I truly haven’t figured it out, and I LOVE that!!
Next, I guess SPOILERS BELOW!
Finally it’s Benny’s turn!!!!!!!! And he is swoony and romantic and I am so in love!!!! <3 I wanted to highlight ALLLL of his words. I’m hoping for an HEA for he and Callie!!
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Overall rating: 5
Once again this author has blindsided me! For new readers looking for their next series to get hooked into, this one needs to come with a warning…..this series is for readers who can survive brutal shockers and cliffhangers. I know that sounds funny, but there are some readers that really don’t consider that entertaining and take it out on the author with their ratings. For me, this is a definite ‘bring it on’ scenario! I am invested, I am utterly upset yet devoted, and book 4 is truly a must read. The best thing I can say now that this is book 3, is that this is not a series to pick up out of order! Start at book one and get the full effect! All my reviews are always voluntarily written.
Oh my! What a thrill ride this series is turning out to be. Killer ghosts that have no control over themselves, various types of magic being wielded by different people, surprise bad guys with twists and turns that will knock your socks right off! My head is spinning from everything that poor Callie has had to endure and is yet to go through. Once you start this series you will not be able to stop that’s a guarantee!!!. I volunteered to read this book.
If a book/series could receive more than five stars then this would be the one. It is not a standalone and the books must be read in order.
As the saying goes, keep your friends close and your enemies closer but who is the true enemy in this story? Callie is trying to learn everything she can about her new position but things are not as they seem. In some ways it is like taking two steps forward and three steps back. When a major complication arrives to the island, it forces Callie to go into protection mode – but will it be enough? Kimberly Loth has designed a world as flawless as her writing style that will fascinate readers. There is so much going on in this storyline that at times it feels like whiplash. There are secrets, betrayals, and twists and turns to make you go OMG. You have to read it to believe it. Do not wait and one click this book! I highly recommend! I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.