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The Immortal Circus: Final Act
Despite Vivienne’s broken heart and deadly truths, the show must go on at the Cirque des Immortels. But it takes more than glamour and sex appeal to keep the Big Top running; without the magic and support Viv came to rely on, the circus is in danger. Now the troupe verges on rebellion, the war between Mab and Oberon rages on, and a horrifying menace looms—with Vivienne stuck in the middle of it all.
When Mab’s manipulations put others at risk, Viv has to decide where her heart lies. Everything depends on her choices. How can she know her true desires? And will she have what it takes to fight the demons she must face?
New possibilities and old passions collide in this ravishing grand finale to the trilogy that began with The Immortal Circus and The Immortal Circus: Act Two.
This book was initially released in episodes as a Kindle Serial. All episodes are now available for immediate download as a complete book.
When Mab’s manipulations put others at risk, Viv has to decide where her heart lies. Everything depends on her choices. How can she know her true desires? And will she have what it takes to fight the demons she must face?
New possibilities and old passions collide in this ravishing grand finale to the trilogy that began with The Immortal Circus and The Immortal Circus: Act Two.
This book was initially released in episodes as a Kindle Serial. All episodes are now available for immediate download as a complete book.
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 14, 2014
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February 8, 2018
The Immortal Circus: Final Act
Cirque des Immortels, Book 3
By: A. R. Kahler
Narrated by: Amy McFadden
This has been a wonderful series and great but unexpected ending. Lots of supernatural beings, great fighting, touch of romance, and suspense.
The narrator stayed consistent throughout the series and was marvelous! Wonderful series!
Cirque des Immortels, Book 3
By: A. R. Kahler
Narrated by: Amy McFadden
This has been a wonderful series and great but unexpected ending. Lots of supernatural beings, great fighting, touch of romance, and suspense.
The narrator stayed consistent throughout the series and was marvelous! Wonderful series!
May 5, 2018
I am livid. Fucking livid.
Okay before I go into this review - where I will most likely rant the shit out of this book - I feel like I should probably explain why I'm so fucking livid. I hated this ending. I hated it so much. With the passion of the god damn Christ. I absolutely hated this ending.
For this being the last book in this series.. I'm still pissed and salty as fuck after finishing this book like 2.3 seconds ago. I didn't want to write my last buddy read comment and I didn't want to write this review. Yet, here I am.
The Immortal Circus: Final Act is the final act. Terrible but final. Yes, I'm still super salty over the damn ending! Don't worry about forgetting that little statement.. I'm sure I will write it any chance I can. So in this book, you still have Vivi in the circus. However, she is now running this ish like a terrible boss. Mab really screwed her over. I also really hate Mab.. but I hate this ending more.
There are a bunch of twists, turns, and some teasing moments. The mystery behind Kingston, Mab, and the rest of the circus were interesting and entertaining enough. The amount of betrayal and lies still happening to Vivi and her "relationship" with Kingston was astonishing. I still can't believe that everyone knew what was happening or what even happened except for her. That he continued to lie to her even till the end. Pretty screwed up relationship if you ask me.
I will admit though that I shipped the hell out of Kingston and Vivi. Once a "love-triangle" was starting to form (which pissed me off to no end) I was still rooting for them to be together. Austin who?!?! In the end, I'm still mad. Livid at the decisions made by everyone. I just can't accept that kind of ending!!
Overall, the story was fascinating, entertaining, and a page turner. I loved the audio so freaking much. The ending completely crushed me but meh - what can I do now?!? Lilith is still fucking creepy. Mab is still bitchy and manipulative. However. I have grown to love these characters.
I still hate the ending though.
Okay before I go into this review - where I will most likely rant the shit out of this book - I feel like I should probably explain why I'm so fucking livid. I hated this ending. I hated it so much. With the passion of the god damn Christ. I absolutely hated this ending.
For this being the last book in this series.. I'm still pissed and salty as fuck after finishing this book like 2.3 seconds ago. I didn't want to write my last buddy read comment and I didn't want to write this review. Yet, here I am.
The Immortal Circus: Final Act is the final act. Terrible but final. Yes, I'm still super salty over the damn ending! Don't worry about forgetting that little statement.. I'm sure I will write it any chance I can. So in this book, you still have Vivi in the circus. However, she is now running this ish like a terrible boss. Mab really screwed her over. I also really hate Mab.. but I hate this ending more.
There are a bunch of twists, turns, and some teasing moments. The mystery behind Kingston, Mab, and the rest of the circus were interesting and entertaining enough. The amount of betrayal and lies still happening to Vivi and her "relationship" with Kingston was astonishing. I still can't believe that everyone knew what was happening or what even happened except for her. That he continued to lie to her even till the end. Pretty screwed up relationship if you ask me.
I will admit though that I shipped the hell out of Kingston and Vivi. Once a "love-triangle" was starting to form (which pissed me off to no end) I was still rooting for them to be together. Austin who?!?! In the end, I'm still mad. Livid at the decisions made by everyone. I just can't accept that kind of ending!!
Overall, the story was fascinating, entertaining, and a page turner. I loved the audio so freaking much. The ending completely crushed me but meh - what can I do now?!? Lilith is still fucking creepy. Mab is still bitchy and manipulative. However. I have grown to love these characters.
I still hate the ending though.
February 18, 2015
I really hate it when the ending of a series is so unsatisfying that it spoils the whole thing for you. The epilogue doesn't make it better.
May 5, 2018
Fuck. Fuck. Fuckity fuck fuck. FUCK!
I am REELING! I can’t comprehend this ending. I DO NOT ACCEPT IT! I am BEYOND pissed. Like seriously. I become so completely engrossed with this characters and THAT’S the ending I get! Are you fucking kidding.
I seriously don’t even know what to say.
I loved everything about this series. Besides the ending. Because fuck that ending. Everything about this series was amazing! It totally pulls you in right from the get go! There is so much development throughout this book is astonishing.
I absolutely fell in love with Kingston. There’s another book boyfriend to add to that ridiculously long list. But then the author does him dirty like that! Kingston deserves so much fucking more. So much more.
Obviously I am still so fucking pissed that I can’t even function.
Basically fuck this book. Fuck that ending. Fuck this series. Fuck the next series. Fuck the author. Fuck everything.
But really you should read it. Because even though I say fuck fucking everything I still LOVED this book. You should totally read this if you want to fall in love with characters and then have your fucking heart ripped out, stomped on repeatedly, thrown on the ground, and then run over by one million ducking semi trucks for the rest of your miserable existence by the ending...
I am REELING! I can’t comprehend this ending. I DO NOT ACCEPT IT! I am BEYOND pissed. Like seriously. I become so completely engrossed with this characters and THAT’S the ending I get! Are you fucking kidding.
I seriously don’t even know what to say.
I loved everything about this series. Besides the ending. Because fuck that ending. Everything about this series was amazing! It totally pulls you in right from the get go! There is so much development throughout this book is astonishing.
I absolutely fell in love with Kingston. There’s another book boyfriend to add to that ridiculously long list. But then the author does him dirty like that! Kingston deserves so much fucking more. So much more.
Obviously I am still so fucking pissed that I can’t even function.
Basically fuck this book. Fuck that ending. Fuck this series. Fuck the next series. Fuck the author. Fuck everything.
But really you should read it. Because even though I say fuck fucking everything I still LOVED this book. You should totally read this if you want to fall in love with characters and then have your fucking heart ripped out, stomped on repeatedly, thrown on the ground, and then run over by one million ducking semi trucks for the rest of your miserable existence by the ending...
June 30, 2015
I have really liked this series; circus, fab outfits, magic, fairies, black humour etc. what's not to love??!!
Wellllllll, it's not perfect and there are some things that really bugged me (I'll expand below but it's v spoilery).
Overall, this is an enjoyable trilogy that is creative and fun and I would recommend it if you are a fan of fantasy / magic / fairies.
Wellllllll, it's not perfect and there are some things that really bugged me (I'll expand below but it's v spoilery).
Overall, this is an enjoyable trilogy that is creative and fun and I would recommend it if you are a fan of fantasy / magic / fairies.
October 31, 2014
These books are almost good. They are just lacking in a lot of ways. There is a lot of discussion of battles, wars, magic, and powers and yet very little of this is actually described. The romance in the books is also lacking in depth. I just think there was so much more potential in this series than there actually was delivered.
March 10, 2014
Well, it definitely didn't get better as I was hoping it would. I think the titles of these books are deceiving. I've said it in my other reviews & I'll say it again...These books are more about a fantasy realm than a circus. (no matter that the title of the circus has the word "immortal" in it)
I know that fantasy books are supposed to be far-fetched, but these took the cake. Fey, demons, shape shifters, etc... I certainly didn't sign up for a demented version of Pixie Hollow, but that's definitely what I got with this trilogy.
And the ending? Seriously? Just like that, huh? All of the books had this big building up of the Oracle's powers & once she got them it was a massive letdown.
Major letdown for a circus book lover such as me.
I know that fantasy books are supposed to be far-fetched, but these took the cake. Fey, demons, shape shifters, etc... I certainly didn't sign up for a demented version of Pixie Hollow, but that's definitely what I got with this trilogy.
And the ending? Seriously? Just like that, huh? All of the books had this big building up of the Oracle's powers & once she got them it was a massive letdown.
Major letdown for a circus book lover such as me.
August 2, 2018
To prevent spoilers all I will say is that this is the conclusion of Vivian, Mab, Kingston, and Mel's journey that started in Act One. There were sooooo many new twists and turns. I did feel like it was drawn out a bit longer than it should have been and that the ending was somewhat anti-climactic but over all this story really throws you into the fantasy world.
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May 16, 2018
Viv is still in deep trouble with the Faeries. Mab has made her ringmaster and in charge of a circus full of disgruntled workers, and Oberon still wants her dead or alive under his thumb. She also has to deal with the stress of Cassia slowly breaking free of her magical restraints. Good times!
This is one of those books that I had to put aside my feelings about the crappy ending that I DON'T like and give it a true rating despite my feelings. The ending was....well, it wasn't what I wanted. Not even close. Feelings aside, this series was very interesting and entertaining. I liked the characters, some I loved even. The mystery and action was good. Like I said, interesting and entertaining. This final book solved most of the major problems, etc. But did I mention that I have issues with the ending?
This is one of those books that I had to put aside my feelings about the crappy ending that I DON'T like and give it a true rating despite my feelings. The ending was....well, it wasn't what I wanted. Not even close. Feelings aside, this series was very interesting and entertaining. I liked the characters, some I loved even. The mystery and action was good. Like I said, interesting and entertaining. This final book solved most of the major problems, etc. But did I mention that I have issues with the ending?
April 22, 2014
A decent end to the trilogy. Fans of fey, magic, and a good love pairing should take a peek at this series. The first one is the best, the second one is good, and the third is adequate.
The last 1/3 of the book kind of just didn't do it for me though, and the ending...
Ultimately, the series is worth checking out though. I got them all as free Prime monthly reads. I went into it looking for another Night Circus, and I didn't really get that, but that's ok.
The last 1/3 of the book kind of just didn't do it for me though, and the ending...
Ultimately, the series is worth checking out though. I got them all as free Prime monthly reads. I went into it looking for another Night Circus, and I didn't really get that, but that's ok.
January 15, 2014
First three chapters!!
Not too much has happened yet, but I can tell it's about to get crazy again!! I think this ringleader position will start to grow on Vivienne.. and she's going to love it! I'm excited to see what happens next!! But a week is so much time to wait for only the next 3 chapters! I read the other two books in two days :) I guess patience make the heart grow fonder :)
Not too much has happened yet, but I can tell it's about to get crazy again!! I think this ringleader position will start to grow on Vivienne.. and she's going to love it! I'm excited to see what happens next!! But a week is so much time to wait for only the next 3 chapters! I read the other two books in two days :) I guess patience make the heart grow fonder :)
May 11, 2017
I HATED the ending of this book. I mean, I really, really hated it. There was no satisfaction whatsoever. No vindication of any kind. The author completely took away the climax. The whole trilogy was a build up to a climax that literally Did. Not. Happen. Or maybe it did, but it was completely skipped over in a time jump from the last chapter to the epilogue. We didn't get to read it, so what was the point? I'm so angry that I read this trilogy only to get to the end and not even get to READ the ending!
As for the series as a whole, I feel like the author missed a good opportunity to make this series more than what it was. I wanted more of the circus. Honestly, that's the whole reason I even picked up the books. I think the first book did a pretty good job with that, but all things "cirque" went to hell with the second book. I'm so disappointed in this series.
As for the series as a whole, I feel like the author missed a good opportunity to make this series more than what it was. I wanted more of the circus. Honestly, that's the whole reason I even picked up the books. I think the first book did a pretty good job with that, but all things "cirque" went to hell with the second book. I'm so disappointed in this series.
December 29, 2024
Meh. I'm glad we finally got answers on a lot of the story, but there was so much time devoted to Vivienne trying to decide between Kingston and Austin that I was ready to kill them both myself. If I had known Kingston was coming back from the dead, I wouldn't have wasted my time on this volume because I hate that shit.
It was also super boring watching her be the ringleader. She had no power and was just mean. It didn't advance the story but it made me like her less and then I didn't care so much what happened to her later.
I also think it was a cheap cop-out ending that Vivienne forgets everything and marries Austin but it's implied that their child will one day join the circus. And it's also pretty bullshit that she never deals with the fact that she killed her sister. She names her fucking daughter after her and it felt so cheap.
It was also super boring watching her be the ringleader. She had no power and was just mean. It didn't advance the story but it made me like her less and then I didn't care so much what happened to her later.
I also think it was a cheap cop-out ending that Vivienne forgets everything and marries Austin but it's implied that their child will one day join the circus. And it's also pretty bullshit that she never deals with the fact that she killed her sister. She names her fucking daughter after her and it felt so cheap.
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May 15, 2025
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The final book in the Immortal Circus trilogy sees Vivienne betrayed by those she cares about and cheated by Mab, the faerie queen of the winter court, into becoming the ringmaster of the circus. She is trapped, powerless despite the fact that she can destroy demons and is unable to calm the angry troupe. She still sees horrific visions, and every day gets closer to the future she has seen.
This whole series is one that I have not been able to put down, and the final book is no exception. I was so invested in the entire story and couldn't wait to see how it would all pan out, and this was definitely not a disappointment. There are a fair few unexpected elements, danger lurks around every corner and Mab continues to throw obstacles in Vivienne's way. We even see a glimpse of the Winter court! This ending was great, and it was the build up of tension that I really liked, which ran throughout the books and finally came to fruition here.
Th explanations given to certain plot points (notice I am trying hard not to give anything away), were very nicely reasoned out and everything actually made utter sense. I think my only issue was that at the end we didn't quite get all the 'hows' and 'whys', only what happens a long time later and the in-between is a blank. I would have liked some more explanation as to what happened with the courts and how certain characters lived and died.
There was some slight character development for Vivienne as she realises the truth and learns who she can trust. She also has to cope with a lot of varied emotions as well as the responsibility of looking after others, people she hardly knows. In the end she does exactly what she thinks is right, and it is kind of heart breaking.
Themes of love, betrayal, guilt and remorse run through this story right to the core, with a few disturbing truths and painful choices coming to light. I love the use of the faeries realms and the existence of the circus and really liked how much bigger the story got through every book.
This is a great read and is very satisfying despite lack of detail. It is a well-imagined readable series that I recommend for YA readers and lovers of fairy lore.
The final book in the Immortal Circus trilogy sees Vivienne betrayed by those she cares about and cheated by Mab, the faerie queen of the winter court, into becoming the ringmaster of the circus. She is trapped, powerless despite the fact that she can destroy demons and is unable to calm the angry troupe. She still sees horrific visions, and every day gets closer to the future she has seen.
This whole series is one that I have not been able to put down, and the final book is no exception. I was so invested in the entire story and couldn't wait to see how it would all pan out, and this was definitely not a disappointment. There are a fair few unexpected elements, danger lurks around every corner and Mab continues to throw obstacles in Vivienne's way. We even see a glimpse of the Winter court! This ending was great, and it was the build up of tension that I really liked, which ran throughout the books and finally came to fruition here.
Th explanations given to certain plot points (notice I am trying hard not to give anything away), were very nicely reasoned out and everything actually made utter sense. I think my only issue was that at the end we didn't quite get all the 'hows' and 'whys', only what happens a long time later and the in-between is a blank. I would have liked some more explanation as to what happened with the courts and how certain characters lived and died.
There was some slight character development for Vivienne as she realises the truth and learns who she can trust. She also has to cope with a lot of varied emotions as well as the responsibility of looking after others, people she hardly knows. In the end she does exactly what she thinks is right, and it is kind of heart breaking.
Themes of love, betrayal, guilt and remorse run through this story right to the core, with a few disturbing truths and painful choices coming to light. I love the use of the faeries realms and the existence of the circus and really liked how much bigger the story got through every book.
This is a great read and is very satisfying despite lack of detail. It is a well-imagined readable series that I recommend for YA readers and lovers of fairy lore.
May 25, 2015
I have to start off by saying the first two books were spectacular, magical and exciting. I was so excited to be reading such a unique and refreshing trilogy. This final book however was extremely disappointing. As a reader who gets so invested in the story and characters, I'm really unsatisfied and upset with the ending. The first 2/3 of the book were great, minus the parts that included Austin, a love interest from Vivs past who has virtually no character development and we, as readers, are expected to embrace him and their "love" as immediately as she does. That's when things start to go bad. How can we invest in him when our beloved Kingston, who we have grown to love since the very beginning, has just died (or so we think). When he came back to life, Vivienne was unbelievably torn between either having a "boring" future with Austin or a magical one with Kingston. When she gave in to a life with Kingston I was pleased. Finally, the girl was thinking clearly. And then it all went to shit in the last few chapters. The epic battle scene we were promised and waiting for was lackluster, lazy and unfulfilling. And that epilogue was awful and was kind of a "f you" to all the readers who invested their time and imagination to this trilogy.
I'm just going to pretend that Vivienne and Kingston just went into retirement, had the son that Viv predicted and lived happily ever after. That's the ending I wish she was given.
I'm just going to pretend that Vivienne and Kingston just went into retirement, had the son that Viv predicted and lived happily ever after. That's the ending I wish she was given.
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March 28, 2016
Ok. This is a review about the whole Series. It took me a while to read this series because I fell in love with the Night Circus and honestly, I thought this would be similar and did not want to be disappointed. WOW how wrong I was!! This series is one of a kind! Magic, Fairies, Demons, Shape Shifters, Murder, Love, Hate, Lust, warring Kingdoms & plots within plots. I absolutely loved it. The worlds are beautifully rich & detailed! I had goose bumps in Winter. I was wowed by the performers and the acts so amazingly detailed by the Circus & totally turned on by the sexy/bloody Black Carpet. (Read for more details Loves.) I couldn't pick a favorite character because they were all so good (and bad ;). I really appreciate how steamy some scenes got but yet totally left the naughtiest details up to my own imagination (its always better there right?) Im so excited by the potential here. Kahler could write so many more tales from this world. Its just so vast. I cant wait to visit this world again & again.
July 7, 2015
Honestly I love the books but hate the ending.
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February 25, 2014
I have waivered through this last book as much as Vivienne did. For the most part, I'd give this final installment a 3 STAR. I was taken away from liking almost every character because of all the manipulations. I still needed to follow through the journey, but I truly had whiplash from how many different directions the characters went in. The end?! The ending, in itself is a 4STAR. While I wouldn't say that I wanted Vivienne to end up where she did, I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what Mab would do when seeing Viv in the future. There were deals made...and a Faery never lies.
November 1, 2015
This review is for the trilogy. It was a nice, light, entertaining read, somewhat YA more than adult and full of angst and drama. However, I was disappointed in the end. Layers and Layers of difficulty and obstacles were added to the main characters life and instead of overcoming all of them and finding a way to get what she ultimately wanted...it just ended and it seemed like a cop out. It was almost as if there were too many twists and Kahler wasn't sure how to wrap it up so he chose the 'easy button' solution and there we are at the epilogue.
November 12, 2023
Very disappointing.... I loved the first two books in this series but it almost seemed as though someone else wrote this book. The dialogue was choppy and Vivienne's character was overly melodramatic and seemed immature compared to the previous books. As others noted, the ending was a big letdown and the epilogue didn't help much. This is one that I considered abandoning mid-stream but slogged through to the end anyway, although it wasn't worth the effort.
May 19, 2016
I like the series, it's interesting and very unique, but the title doesn't fit the story. The circus acts are mostly in book 1, which was fun and intriguing. It was a different and exciting read and seemed to be a promising series. However, the last 2 books are mostly about the magic, and the adventures of Vivienne. It's a lot more fantasy, or twisted fairy land than I expected. It was a decent read, but I was expecting more from this series.
January 11, 2015
I really liked it! The author created a world I was curious about, a main character and supporting characters that I loved and a plot that kept me hooked all the way through. i would definitely recommend for a fun quick read.
August 28, 2014
I hate the ending!
definitely am disappointed by how it ended. not the ended I wanted for Viv. but still a great book overall
definitely am disappointed by how it ended. not the ended I wanted for Viv. but still a great book overall
January 3, 2022
I'm too lazy to review all three books, so I'm sort of using this as a way to review the series as well as the final book. Will give a spoiler warning part way through.
Soooo, long story short, the creative concept is what keeps this series (and the final book) from being one star. The rules behind how the circus is run and Fey magic is pretty solid. Unfortunately, that doesn't change that most characters in this book do not have much character at all. This is most evident with the main character Vivienne; I honestly can't think of a unique character trait. At first, this is forgivable because part of the story involves her memory loss, but it isn't until the last third of the final book does she start to seem at all compelling or interesting. Sometimes a boring POV character is okay when the characters they play off of are interesting, but here that's not really true. Her love interests are pretty one dimensional, most of the circus performers have one line, and the ones that are important we barely get to know beyond them helping Vivienne. Also, there were just some sloppy mistakes in the writing, like people's ages or physical descriptions changing as the series went on.
Spoilers starting:
I thought the most interesting character was Mab, I liked the idea of this deadly, beautiful, powerful patent lawyer. However, I felt her character got pretty soft towards the end. Mab had good and bad shades to her, but she definitely wasn't good enough to leave Vivienne's kid alone like she does in the epilogue.
Austin was thrown in last second as endgame and was bland. Frankly I don't think she should have ended up with him or Kingston by the end, and the love triangle was just kind of forced in my opinion.
The entire series basically being made moot by the ending is what bothers me the most. It was a get out of jail free card for the love triangle issue, it erased her character just when I thought it was getting more interesting, and honestly it didn't make sense that she could go visit the circus at the end and that wouldn't make cracks in the memory spell?
This series just frustrated me because the concept was so cool, but the characters and even in universe logic made little sense
Soooo, long story short, the creative concept is what keeps this series (and the final book) from being one star. The rules behind how the circus is run and Fey magic is pretty solid. Unfortunately, that doesn't change that most characters in this book do not have much character at all. This is most evident with the main character Vivienne; I honestly can't think of a unique character trait. At first, this is forgivable because part of the story involves her memory loss, but it isn't until the last third of the final book does she start to seem at all compelling or interesting. Sometimes a boring POV character is okay when the characters they play off of are interesting, but here that's not really true. Her love interests are pretty one dimensional, most of the circus performers have one line, and the ones that are important we barely get to know beyond them helping Vivienne. Also, there were just some sloppy mistakes in the writing, like people's ages or physical descriptions changing as the series went on.
Spoilers starting:
I thought the most interesting character was Mab, I liked the idea of this deadly, beautiful, powerful patent lawyer. However, I felt her character got pretty soft towards the end. Mab had good and bad shades to her, but she definitely wasn't good enough to leave Vivienne's kid alone like she does in the epilogue.
Austin was thrown in last second as endgame and was bland. Frankly I don't think she should have ended up with him or Kingston by the end, and the love triangle was just kind of forced in my opinion.
The entire series basically being made moot by the ending is what bothers me the most. It was a get out of jail free card for the love triangle issue, it erased her character just when I thought it was getting more interesting, and honestly it didn't make sense that she could go visit the circus at the end and that wouldn't make cracks in the memory spell?
This series just frustrated me because the concept was so cool, but the characters and even in universe logic made little sense
November 30, 2024
I have never left a review on a book in my life. This book has made me so livid that I have to say SOMETHING! I loved all three books. The unexpected twists and nail biting mysteries were truly a stomach quaking inspiration!
However, the descriptions could have been better for the circus itself as well as the different realms, character and beast imagery. But, not a deal breaker, I still loved it. I was still on the edge of my seat and couldn’t put it down!
THEN! THAT ATROCITY OF AN ENDING RUINED EVERYTHING! It felt so rushed. Like the author was running out of time and slapped an ending on there to publish. I figured that after she mentioned the pocket watch, she would use her Oracle powers to infiltrate the minds of the demons like Lilith infiltrated hers and show them the truth of what happened which would lead them to turn on the summer king and destroy him, and that would give Kingston and Vivienne some time to then destroy the other demons one by one like everyone kept saying. LITERALLY SO MANY HINTS IN THE BOOK COULD HAVE BEEN EXPLORED TO FINISH THIS BOOK! Any of that would have been more satisfying. I mean, she truly chose Kingston through all his betrayal and was working through her feelings and chose to choose the guy who made her feel powerful and seen rather than the guy who she saw as a safe person…. And then you just throw her to be with him at the end? No closure with Kingston after we finally got him back?! I’m devastated… heart broken. I feel like I wasted my time with these books. I wish I would’ve stopped listening to the last hour of the book and just made up my own because that was TERRIBLE.
I gave three stars since the rest of the story was fantastic, but again…. That ending….
However, the descriptions could have been better for the circus itself as well as the different realms, character and beast imagery. But, not a deal breaker, I still loved it. I was still on the edge of my seat and couldn’t put it down!
THEN! THAT ATROCITY OF AN ENDING RUINED EVERYTHING! It felt so rushed. Like the author was running out of time and slapped an ending on there to publish. I figured that after she mentioned the pocket watch, she would use her Oracle powers to infiltrate the minds of the demons like Lilith infiltrated hers and show them the truth of what happened which would lead them to turn on the summer king and destroy him, and that would give Kingston and Vivienne some time to then destroy the other demons one by one like everyone kept saying. LITERALLY SO MANY HINTS IN THE BOOK COULD HAVE BEEN EXPLORED TO FINISH THIS BOOK! Any of that would have been more satisfying. I mean, she truly chose Kingston through all his betrayal and was working through her feelings and chose to choose the guy who made her feel powerful and seen rather than the guy who she saw as a safe person…. And then you just throw her to be with him at the end? No closure with Kingston after we finally got him back?! I’m devastated… heart broken. I feel like I wasted my time with these books. I wish I would’ve stopped listening to the last hour of the book and just made up my own because that was TERRIBLE.
I gave three stars since the rest of the story was fantastic, but again…. That ending….
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 4, 2018
Like many of the readers here I feel sooo betrayed and let down by the ending! I have loved this series, I believe the author has a great talent in building the magical world of the faeries and circus and makes a wonderful job of getting the reader immersed in it, I felt as I was traveling along the characters and feeling alongside them. So after investing all that emotion and seeing the long and painful but also filled with beauty journey of our main character Vivienne I felt so disappointed and cheated by the ending! The whole series builds and builds towards this huge battle in the final and the big choice Viv has to make between her two loves and then we get what?! NOTHING. The battle scene simply does not happen and the book suddenly ends, it seems as though the author just didn’t know how to end the story and threw in some kind of a rushed ending. Which does not really resolve anything in my opinion, all the characters seem cheated out of a rewarding ending for all their struggles up to that point, and especially the mains Viv and Kingston, she simply gets to live an illusion in a blissful ignorance which is what she struggles against in all books!!! And a lot of questions remain unanswered, like what happened to the summer court and why is Lilith suddenly all well and happy with Kingston??
P.S. The introduction of Austin feels just thrown in simply to add more drama, the series had enough drama thank you very much, his character just seems incomplete and you simply cannot invest any feeling into him, he is part of Viv’s past and should remain so, reviving him seems pointless and cheap.
P.S. The introduction of Austin feels just thrown in simply to add more drama, the series had enough drama thank you very much, his character just seems incomplete and you simply cannot invest any feeling into him, he is part of Viv’s past and should remain so, reviving him seems pointless and cheap.
October 15, 2024
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I love circus books & and fantasies, so this series was an automatic "gotta have". The way the circus & faery world was woven together was great. I feel the series is well written & there are definitely twists & turns that keep you invested.
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I did have trouble throughout the series connecting to Vivienne but she was likeable until this book. I was ok with the insta-love with K because that is explained & and understood, but as soon as K is gone (a lil over a month) she jumps right into being in love with A. She's mad at K & doesn't know what feelings were real, she knows she loved A, but then must go rescue K. She can't decide who she wants to be with until she has to make a deal that makes A not a viable option. Then she decides she'll choose K since A won't work out. Then when K comes back, she's over A & back in love with K. Then they have a tiff & she's done with K & off to rescue A.
We got through all of that, for THAT ending! I'm not sure if anyone reading this has watched the remake of Dirty Dancing, but this ending is like that ending! If you love OG Dirty Dancing don't watch the remake, It will make you angry! I want to give 2 stars but the story deserves more.
That being said I would love to know what happens with Kingston, Mel & Pan at a later date. It's an interesting & compelling series that's worth the read. If you made it through my whole review, thanks & I hope it doesn't deter anyone from reading it. It really is good
I love circus books & and fantasies, so this series was an automatic "gotta have". The way the circus & faery world was woven together was great. I feel the series is well written & there are definitely twists & turns that keep you invested.
SPOILERS.....
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I did have trouble throughout the series connecting to Vivienne but she was likeable until this book. I was ok with the insta-love with K because that is explained & and understood, but as soon as K is gone (a lil over a month) she jumps right into being in love with A. She's mad at K & doesn't know what feelings were real, she knows she loved A, but then must go rescue K. She can't decide who she wants to be with until she has to make a deal that makes A not a viable option. Then she decides she'll choose K since A won't work out. Then when K comes back, she's over A & back in love with K. Then they have a tiff & she's done with K & off to rescue A.
We got through all of that, for THAT ending! I'm not sure if anyone reading this has watched the remake of Dirty Dancing, but this ending is like that ending! If you love OG Dirty Dancing don't watch the remake, It will make you angry! I want to give 2 stars but the story deserves more.
That being said I would love to know what happens with Kingston, Mel & Pan at a later date. It's an interesting & compelling series that's worth the read. If you made it through my whole review, thanks & I hope it doesn't deter anyone from reading it. It really is good
April 13, 2019
In this final installment of the Cirque des Immortels, the bad situation begins by getting worse. Vivienne is now the ringmaster of the Circus, but she doesn’t have access to the contracts or much of anything else, and the staff is ready to mutiny.
Austin, the man who loved Vivienne in her earlier life as a human has joined the circus. Kingston is still dead.
Kassia is coming closer and closer to breaking out again. And Oberon is sending three more demons.
Mab explains to Vivienne how Oberon created all the demons – and then blamed her for it.
Vivienne’s only choice appears to be to return to Summer and try to bring Kingston back to life. On her way to try, she stumbles into another of the mysterious faerie-lands where a pixie shows her what life with Austin would be like and what life with Kingston would be like. Neither option is without its problems. The pixie then offers her the option of staying in her dream-world where she can have both at the same time, but at the price of not saving the rest of the world.
Vivienne passes on that scenario, but that still leaves her with the problem of how she is to save Kingston and defeat the demons, and what she will do after.
My only problem with this book was there was a little too much messing with demons and running around in faery, and not enough of the actual circus.
Austin, the man who loved Vivienne in her earlier life as a human has joined the circus. Kingston is still dead.
Kassia is coming closer and closer to breaking out again. And Oberon is sending three more demons.
Mab explains to Vivienne how Oberon created all the demons – and then blamed her for it.
Vivienne’s only choice appears to be to return to Summer and try to bring Kingston back to life. On her way to try, she stumbles into another of the mysterious faerie-lands where a pixie shows her what life with Austin would be like and what life with Kingston would be like. Neither option is without its problems. The pixie then offers her the option of staying in her dream-world where she can have both at the same time, but at the price of not saving the rest of the world.
Vivienne passes on that scenario, but that still leaves her with the problem of how she is to save Kingston and defeat the demons, and what she will do after.
My only problem with this book was there was a little too much messing with demons and running around in faery, and not enough of the actual circus.
December 4, 2025
Review of The Immortal Circus Final Act
The final book in the Immortal Circus series brings Vivienne to a stronger and more self aware place. She steps into her own power, faces the consequences of earlier choices, and grows in ways that feel steady and believable. Watching her shift from reactive to deliberate gives the story more weight. Her past presses in, her relationships shift, and the book uses all of that to push her forward.
Kingston gets more depth, his intentions feel clearer, and his connection with Vivienne adds tension without revealing anything. Mab stays unpredictable and sharp, the character who keeps every scene tight. The rest of the Cirque fills out the world with small moments that add texture and personality.
The plot moves quickly and the magic system becomes clearer. You get answers the earlier books only hinted at. The character threads come together and the emotional beats land. The only thing that held me back was the ending. It wrapped things up, but it did not hit as strongly as the journey getting there. Even with that, the book delivers a great ride with strong character work and a satisfying payoff for most of the series’ questions.
A solid finish overall and a great book, even if the last pages did not land as hard as the rest.
The final book in the Immortal Circus series brings Vivienne to a stronger and more self aware place. She steps into her own power, faces the consequences of earlier choices, and grows in ways that feel steady and believable. Watching her shift from reactive to deliberate gives the story more weight. Her past presses in, her relationships shift, and the book uses all of that to push her forward.
Kingston gets more depth, his intentions feel clearer, and his connection with Vivienne adds tension without revealing anything. Mab stays unpredictable and sharp, the character who keeps every scene tight. The rest of the Cirque fills out the world with small moments that add texture and personality.
The plot moves quickly and the magic system becomes clearer. You get answers the earlier books only hinted at. The character threads come together and the emotional beats land. The only thing that held me back was the ending. It wrapped things up, but it did not hit as strongly as the journey getting there. Even with that, the book delivers a great ride with strong character work and a satisfying payoff for most of the series’ questions.
A solid finish overall and a great book, even if the last pages did not land as hard as the rest.
March 18, 2020
We have reached the end of Vivienne's story....and people are pissed.
The ending of this book is a wild one, completely unexpected and liable to piss a lot of people off. It takes a detour from the classic YA fantasy endings that a lot of people look for in a book like this, and that was incredibly brave of A.R. Kahler. Was I left satisfied by this ending? No, not really. But I have a ton of respect for the choice that he made, and found that the ending really reignited my emotional connection to the story and the series.
It took me the better part of a month to finish this book, partly because of my springtime slump and party because it was losing its steam. Three books of a Mary Sue heroine throwing herself to the floor in emotional displays every five minutes got old really quick, and I say that as someone who didn't actually dislike this book. That said, around the halfway mark, this book became a major chore to pick back up, and it wasn't until the end that there was any real interest from me to continue. If I were the type to DNF, I think that this one would have been one of them, and that would have been a shame, because it was a good story!
From here on out I'm going to be talking about the book without filters, so if you don't want to be spoiled, this is the part where you stop reading.
I see a lot of negative reviews on here regarding the ending, so I wanted to give a special paragraph about why I think the ending was well done.
To me, the point of a book isn't necessarily to make you feel good, but to make you feel at all. A lot of books can give you that happy ending and have it fall flat. It doesn't really make you feel anything special because it was a given right away and seems contrived. I like what A.R. Kahler did here by deviating away from the easy ending. I get that he was probably making the choices he did to lead to sequels, and who am I to judge that, but I prefer to think that the choice was a deliberate reminder that there are limits to what a mortal person is capable of next to immortals. It is realistic that Mab or Oberon would get the drop on a simple mortal girl, no matter how extraordinary she is, simply because they have magic and time at their disposal.
In my opinion, if I book gives you an "oh shit" feeling, then its doing something right. And that was the feeling I had when this book ended.
The ending of this book is a wild one, completely unexpected and liable to piss a lot of people off. It takes a detour from the classic YA fantasy endings that a lot of people look for in a book like this, and that was incredibly brave of A.R. Kahler. Was I left satisfied by this ending? No, not really. But I have a ton of respect for the choice that he made, and found that the ending really reignited my emotional connection to the story and the series.
It took me the better part of a month to finish this book, partly because of my springtime slump and party because it was losing its steam. Three books of a Mary Sue heroine throwing herself to the floor in emotional displays every five minutes got old really quick, and I say that as someone who didn't actually dislike this book. That said, around the halfway mark, this book became a major chore to pick back up, and it wasn't until the end that there was any real interest from me to continue. If I were the type to DNF, I think that this one would have been one of them, and that would have been a shame, because it was a good story!
From here on out I'm going to be talking about the book without filters, so if you don't want to be spoiled, this is the part where you stop reading.
I see a lot of negative reviews on here regarding the ending, so I wanted to give a special paragraph about why I think the ending was well done.
To me, the point of a book isn't necessarily to make you feel good, but to make you feel at all. A lot of books can give you that happy ending and have it fall flat. It doesn't really make you feel anything special because it was a given right away and seems contrived. I like what A.R. Kahler did here by deviating away from the easy ending. I get that he was probably making the choices he did to lead to sequels, and who am I to judge that, but I prefer to think that the choice was a deliberate reminder that there are limits to what a mortal person is capable of next to immortals. It is realistic that Mab or Oberon would get the drop on a simple mortal girl, no matter how extraordinary she is, simply because they have magic and time at their disposal.
In my opinion, if I book gives you an "oh shit" feeling, then its doing something right. And that was the feeling I had when this book ended.
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