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Little Mirth
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Expected 18 Apr 26LITTLE MIRTHSome performers are born to gather light. Some are born to become it.
Under the flickering lanterns of the Wonderhouse Circus, Joy—known to the world as the sad Pierrot girl, Little Mirth—possesses a beautiful and heavy gift. She sees the "Joys" people leave tiny, glowing sparks born from laughter and shared secrets. She captures them in her glass jar, feeding their warmth back into the circus to keep its magic alive.
But the circus is a hungry thing, and Joy’s curse is she can hold light for others, but she cannot create a single spark of her own.
When Milo arrives—a juggler with perfect hands and a hollow soul—Joy senses an emptiness that mirrors her own. Breaking the circus’s oldest rule, she gives him one of her hard-earned Joys. For Milo, warmth finally blooms. For Joy, a dangerous cold begins to settle in.
As a brutal storm threatens to tear Wonderhouse apart, Joy must cling to the fading life she knows, or shatter her jar and sacrifice everything to illuminate the world one final time.
Under the flickering lanterns of the Wonderhouse Circus, Joy—known to the world as the sad Pierrot girl, Little Mirth—possesses a beautiful and heavy gift. She sees the "Joys" people leave tiny, glowing sparks born from laughter and shared secrets. She captures them in her glass jar, feeding their warmth back into the circus to keep its magic alive.
But the circus is a hungry thing, and Joy’s curse is she can hold light for others, but she cannot create a single spark of her own.
When Milo arrives—a juggler with perfect hands and a hollow soul—Joy senses an emptiness that mirrors her own. Breaking the circus’s oldest rule, she gives him one of her hard-earned Joys. For Milo, warmth finally blooms. For Joy, a dangerous cold begins to settle in.
As a brutal storm threatens to tear Wonderhouse apart, Joy must cling to the fading life she knows, or shatter her jar and sacrifice everything to illuminate the world one final time.
102 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication April 18, 2026
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About the author
Visha Graves
14 books33 followersVisha Graves writes blood-soaked love stories where desire turns deadly and every emotion demands a price. A dark romance and horror author, her books straddle the line between passion and perdition—infusing haunted carnivals, twisted obsession, and theatrical vengeance into every page. Off the stage, Visha is a devoted wife, proud boy mom, and dog mama who finds magic in the mundane. Whether she’s baking in a storm-lit kitchen or sketching nightmares beneath the stars, her life is a balancing act of beauty and brutality.
Every book is a ritual.
Every scene is a stage. Every ending is a sacrifice.
Every book is a ritual.
Every scene is a stage. Every ending is a sacrifice.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
🎭 Little Mirth absolutely captured my heart in the most haunting, magical way.
This story feels like stepping into a dimly lit circus where every flicker of light carries emotion, memory, and meaning. Joy—our sad Pierrot girl—is such a beautifully tragic character. The idea that she can hold onto everyone else’s happiness but can’t create her own? Gut. Wrenching. 💔
The imagery in this book is stunning—tiny glowing Joys, a living, breathing circus, and a world that feels equal parts whimsical and cruel. And then there’s Milo… his emptiness paired with Joy’s quiet longing made their connection feel so raw and fragile.
What really hit me was the deeper message:
✨ What does it mean to give everything of yourself to others?
✨ And what happens when there’s nothing left?
By the end, I was completely swept away—emotional, reflective, and honestly a little wrecked in the best way.
If you love lyrical writing, bittersweet romance, and magical settings with a darker edge… this one is a MUST. 🎪🖤
This story feels like stepping into a dimly lit circus where every flicker of light carries emotion, memory, and meaning. Joy—our sad Pierrot girl—is such a beautifully tragic character. The idea that she can hold onto everyone else’s happiness but can’t create her own? Gut. Wrenching. 💔
The imagery in this book is stunning—tiny glowing Joys, a living, breathing circus, and a world that feels equal parts whimsical and cruel. And then there’s Milo… his emptiness paired with Joy’s quiet longing made their connection feel so raw and fragile.
What really hit me was the deeper message:
✨ What does it mean to give everything of yourself to others?
✨ And what happens when there’s nothing left?
By the end, I was completely swept away—emotional, reflective, and honestly a little wrecked in the best way.
If you love lyrical writing, bittersweet romance, and magical settings with a darker edge… this one is a MUST. 🎪🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
Received an Arc from the author. All reviews are my own.
A chilling story of a girl who always gave too much.
What happens when a boy who finally sees her arrives.
Joy has been cursed to never feel the joys she collects and feeds the circus. Or that is what she believes. When Milo arrives as empty as her she makes a decision that changes everything.
When he finally is given the chance to feel again his spark is bright. But what joy gave him took everything from her and tore the circus apart.
Will they be able to come together to save themselves and the circus..
You need to read this don’t miss out on joys story.
A chilling story of a girl who always gave too much.
What happens when a boy who finally sees her arrives.
Joy has been cursed to never feel the joys she collects and feeds the circus. Or that is what she believes. When Milo arrives as empty as her she makes a decision that changes everything.
When he finally is given the chance to feel again his spark is bright. But what joy gave him took everything from her and tore the circus apart.
Will they be able to come together to save themselves and the circus..
You need to read this don’t miss out on joys story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A story of a girl who always gave too much . She gave the circus everything. Life, light, & joy . Until him. He was empty like her.
He seen her, felt her, was drawn to her and couldn’t stay away. Once she gave a him a spark, everything collapsed.
This was so beautifully and poetically written. It takes you through so many emotions in such a quick time span .
There’s a deeper meaning telling you, warning you , not to give to much , not to give more then you can handle. You deserve joy too. And even when you don’t feel joy, and you are in the dark, you aren’t alone.
He seen her, felt her, was drawn to her and couldn’t stay away. Once she gave a him a spark, everything collapsed.
This was so beautifully and poetically written. It takes you through so many emotions in such a quick time span .
There’s a deeper meaning telling you, warning you , not to give to much , not to give more then you can handle. You deserve joy too. And even when you don’t feel joy, and you are in the dark, you aren’t alone.
March 31, 2026
Have you ever read a book that you just can’t put down because you relate so much?!
I started this book thinking it was a cute little circus romance book and boy was I sobbing and relating so much.
We always give so much and even though we never expect to get anything in return we still wish we are appreciated and respected.
This book has such a deeper meaning than you would even know.
This isn’t just a circus romance. You will be relating to both characters and rooting for their love story and saving one another from the circus ✨
I started this book thinking it was a cute little circus romance book and boy was I sobbing and relating so much.
We always give so much and even though we never expect to get anything in return we still wish we are appreciated and respected.
This book has such a deeper meaning than you would even know.
This isn’t just a circus romance. You will be relating to both characters and rooting for their love story and saving one another from the circus ✨
March 5, 2026
Joy’s mother leaves her at the gates of Wonderhouse and into the hands of the Ringmaster.
Years later Joy has gone and Wonderhouse now calls her Little Mirth to take her place.
She is a thief of small miracles and gathers Joy into little jars.
She meets Milo - a juggler - and then a storm tears Wonderhouse apart and Joy must bring it back together.
Emotional short read. Love Visha Graves’ writing and how she brings the Carnival to life.
Years later Joy has gone and Wonderhouse now calls her Little Mirth to take her place.
She is a thief of small miracles and gathers Joy into little jars.
She meets Milo - a juggler - and then a storm tears Wonderhouse apart and Joy must bring it back together.
Emotional short read. Love Visha Graves’ writing and how she brings the Carnival to life.
Review of advance copy
I loved Little Mirth. Visha has a beautiful way with words. The descriptions are vivid and pull you right into the story.
It’s a quick read, but it takes you through a wide range of emotions. One message that stood out to me was the reminder to be mindful of how much you give, because giving too much can dim your own light- curse or not.
"I can gather joy, I can hold it, and I can give it—but I cannot make my own."
It’s a quick read, but it takes you through a wide range of emotions. One message that stood out to me was the reminder to be mindful of how much you give, because giving too much can dim your own light- curse or not.
"I can gather joy, I can hold it, and I can give it—but I cannot make my own."
Review of advance copy received from Author
Was a quick read. I loved it. This author has a way with words that just gets me. The way she uses colors as feelings. I felt for the two main characters and I started to get emotional. I love Joy and how she portrays her character.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is an emotional rollercoaster. There is so much going on in just 100 pages, and it will have you loving it even more.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I couldn't put this book down! I loved everything about it! This book was my starting journey to Visha Graves and I haven't stopped reading her books since.
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