The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

"The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night."
(taken from back of the book)

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern reeled me into its most intriguing, yet enchanting world and I don't want to ever leave it! 
(spoiler free)

The Night Circus was published in 2011 by Anchor books, a division of Random House Inc. 
Let's just say, I wish this was the first book in a series. However, like any other breathtaking book that leaves you emotional and wishing for more, you can only sit and marvel at how well written the book was and in this case, what happens next is up to your imagination! 
When I think of a circus, I think of clowns, cotton candy, and entertainment such as acrobats, dancers and lions! This book was that and so much more! Filled with poetry within the words, sadness as well as glee, and a dash of romance! The night circus is filled with magic between the pages and characters, and I can't express enough how captivated I was reading this story. I found myself there, at the circus, and attached to the characters as if I'd known them and was always a part of their world. 
There is this mysterious battle between two young magicians, which takes place within the circus walls. What kind of battle you ask? No guts, no gore… just purely and simply, MAGICAL. Read it, you'll see.

It really is hard to pick just one favorite quote because like I said, there is just so much poetry within, but I really liked, 
“I would have written you, myself, if I could put down in words everything I want to say to you. A sea of ink would not be enough.' 'But you built me dreams instead.” 
because, I think we don't know sometimes how we effect people, and we don't say things in fear of it not being "good enough" but most times it IS enough and can mean so much to someone just the thought and the effort to say it, and sometimes you just got to do it! 

So, if you haven't gathered from my review so far if I think you should read this book, the answer is READ IT. I didn't feel disappointed by this book at all, only that I wish there was a second.

-Phoebe