Circus of Souls, Book One: Vitalia

I snagged an ARC of this book through Penpinary, and yes, this is my completely honest review (pinkie swear).
Y’all… this book didn’t just slap, it full-on kidnapped me, shoved me in a glittery fae wagon, and refused to let me go. Whatever low, sleepy expectations I had going in? Absolutely demolished. Vaporized. Turned into dragon ash.
I have a 16-month-old tornado of a child who treats sleep like a negotiable suggestion, yet I still finished this in two nights. Two. I was out here reading at 2 a.m. like a raccoon with a caffeine addiction, whispering “just one more chapter” while my toddler was plotting world domination in the next room.
Fae? ✅
Dragon shifters? ✅
A dark soul-draining circus run by evil immortal kings? ✅
Throw in a killer magic system, found family, and that delicious enemies-to-lovers slow burn and I was basically a goner.
The banter between the FMC and MMC is so good it should be illegal. Their dynamic is chef’s kiss — top-tier tension, sarcasm, and spice potential.
Already eyeing book two like a gremlin who’s been told “no more.” This one is 100% earning a prime spot on your TBR. Don’t walk… sprint.