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The Immortal Circus: Act Two (Cirque des Immortels Book 2) Kindle Edition

by A. R. Kahler (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Vivienne is almost content with her new life in the Cirque des Immortels. She has moved up from selling cotton candy to telling fortunes, she has a gorgeous, magical boyfriend, Kingston...and no one has been murdered since the clash between the otherworldly Courts. Her life under the faerie big top would be perfect, in fact, if not for the nightmares and visions that compel her to seek and confront her half-remembered past. But for Viv, not knowing her past may well be a blessing. There's a reason she ran away. But can she truly escape herself?

The second act of the fantastically evocative Cirque des Immortels series, The Immortal Circus: Act Two draws readers further into a world that’s at once wonderful, seductive...and deadly.

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True to his Sagittarian nature, A.R. Kahler has been on the move since he could walk. In the past three years alone, he's toured with circus troupes across America, taught trapeze in Madrid and Amsterdam, received his Masters in Creative Writing at Glasgow University and even served as an assistant to authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. He's also a weekly Vlogger with the YARebels Youtube group. The first two books in his post-apocalyptic YA fantasy—Martyr and Mender—are set to be published by Spencer Hill Press starting 2014, and his short story "A Child of Wight" was recently featured in Ambush Books' October anthology, Magical Mayhem. The Immortal Circus is his first adult novel.

True to his Sagittarian nature, A.R. Kahler has been on the move since he could walk. In the past three years alone, he's toured with circus troupes across America, taught trapeze in Madrid and Amsterdam, received his Masters in Creative Writing at Glasgow University and even served as an assistant to authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. He's also a weekly Vlogger with the YARebels Youtube group. The first two books in his post-apocalyptic YA fantasy—Martyr and Mender—are set to be published by Spencer Hill Press starting 2014, and his short story "A Child of Wight" was recently featured in Ambush Books' October anthology, Magical Mayhem. The Immortal Circus is his first adult novel.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BD8SKPA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 47North (June 11, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 11, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 427 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 223 pages
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Alex is many things, but first and foremost, he's a Sagittarius.

He's taught circus in Amsterdam and Madrid, gotten madly lost in the Scottish wilderness, drummed with Norse shamans, and received his Masters in Creative Writing from Glasgow University. And that's the abbreviated list.

He is the author of THE RUNEBINDER CHRONICLES, THE IMMORTAL CIRCUS, THE PALE QUEEN, RAVENBORN, and much much more. He also writes middle grade under the pseudonym K.R. Alexander.

He is represented by Brent Taylor of Triada US Literary.

Personal Site : http://www.arkahler.com

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4.1 out of 5 stars
1,320 global ratings

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Customers find the book entertaining and engaging. They describe the writing as well-written and easy to read. Readers also mention the book is fast-paced and easy for them to keep up with. Opinions are mixed on the storyline, with some finding it interesting and unpredictable, while others say it feels incomplete and anticlimactic.

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62 customers mention "Enjoyment"62 positive0 negative

Customers find the book interesting, entertaining, and engaging. They say it grabs their attention and keeps them moving. Readers also mention the book is believable and well-defined.

"...I am very glad I took a chance! Both books are entertaining and keep the reader involved. I even feel that the author improved with Act Two...." Read more

"The books have an interesting premise - good story. The lead character and her super powers were not developed very well...." Read more

"...many books that remain etched in my everyday memory, but this was intriguing, dark and sexy all at once...." Read more

"...I give this book a 4/5 as it was very entertaining, but there was some room for strengthening the plot." Read more

41 customers mention "Readability"33 positive8 negative

Customers find the book well-written, easy to read, and strong. They appreciate the adequate narration and the author's ability to completely capture the reader. Readers also mention the grammar is mostly correct and the book is light and great for pleasure reading.

"...This is a beautifully written series with a complex structure, carefully unspooled mysteries, and lovely prose...." Read more

"...And while I thought it was still a fairly strong read, it didn't quite hit the mark for me as much as book 1 did...." Read more

"While the writing and story telling was still topnotch, this felt very much like a second book...." Read more

"...The writing is tolerable, grammar mostly correct, but just an eh from me on the characters and storyline...." Read more

8 customers mention "Pace"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's pace fast and easy to keep up with. They also mention it's different and has lots of twists and turns.

"...BUT the pace has picked up. The frustrating hints in the first book have resolved into a telling storyline. *..." Read more

"...The pace still continues very quickly and answers a lot of questions about V's past...." Read more

"...some heavier books lately, it is nice to read something that flows so quickly. Looking forward to hearing what happens with Vivienne...." Read more

"...Its amazing and fast moving." Read more

8 customers mention "Visual quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the story whimsical, beautiful, and evocative. They say the book is colorful and imaginative.

"...I wish more urban fantasy paid such attention to the craft. It's so beautiful and evocative, and AR Kahler is quickly making his way onto my..." Read more

"...etched in my everyday memory, but this was intriguing, dark and sexy all at once...." Read more

"...It turned iut to be a great investment! The imagery in this book is so strong! So this is the 2nd book and it did it's job...." Read more

"...He's got what it takes to spin a great, colorful and imaginative tale." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book gripping and interesting. They say it never lets them go.

"...I really got into it. It grabs your attention and keeps you moving. Has wonderful characters sent on imaginative adventures...." Read more

"...Interesting and different and you'll be surprised when you think you've got it all figured out!!" Read more

"It is gripping, interesting, different. I am enjoying the heck out of this series...." Read more

"How different and an original story! You have paranormal,love,mystery,suspense and "I don't want it to end!..." Read more

65 customers mention "Storyline"44 positive21 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the storyline. Some mention it's interesting and well-written, while others say it feels incomplete and anticlimactic.

"...I even feel that the author improved with Act Two. The plot is tighter, the characters more fully realized and the twists kept me interested...." Read more

"The books have an interesting premise - good story. The lead character and her super powers were not developed very well...." Read more

"...That said, this particular part of the story felt incomplete and anticlimactic, like it was missing the third act...." Read more

"This second book is filled with so many twists and turns you don't know what to expect or how things are going to play out...." Read more

34 customers mention "Character development"23 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book. Some mention the characters are beautifully written and easy to connect with. Others say the short page count tends to limit character development.

"...The plot is tighter, the characters more fully realized and the twists kept me interested...." Read more

"...She is also the most cunning of all the characters, understanding how to manipulate people and her surroundings to put herself in a prime position..." Read more

"...Its short page count tends to limit character development as well, so some characters (villains especially) came off as more two-dimensional...." Read more

"...Such a believable fantasy with such well-defined characters, I start believing in this circus of fey and fright after only a few pages...." Read more

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Elle Casale
5.0 out of 5 stars intoxicating as always
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2013
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It's hard to distill my thoughts about The Immortal Circus into a review. This is a beautifully written series with a complex structure, carefully unspooled mysteries, and lovely prose. It's everything I could hope for in a story about the seelie and unseelie courts.

That said, this particular part of the story felt incomplete and anticlimactic, like it was missing the third act. I'm sure that's because of what the author is saving for the third serial, but given the masterful storytelling in the rest of the books, it feels like a massive stumble. The end was weak. The book didn't have a climax. All build up with no payoff - disappointing.

This is still one of my favorite ongoing series at the moment. I wish more urban fantasy paid such attention to the craft. It's so beautiful and evocative, and AR Kahler is quickly making his way onto my (very short) autobuy list.
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S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2013
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I took a chance on this and the first book based on two things: I was doing some traveling and the second book was at a low special price in the Kindle newsletter. I am very glad I took a chance! Both books are entertaining and keep the reader involved. I even feel that the author improved with Act Two. The plot is tighter, the characters more fully realized and the twists kept me interested. I'd like to say more but don't want to spoil anything to a new reader. The only thing I didn't care for was receiving it as a serial (in installments) instead of having the full book at once. I signed on for that but found myself having to re-read portions and remind myself of prior actions because I was reading other books in between. If you're on the fence, I say take a chance on this series and author.
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Colleen Walker-smith
3.0 out of 5 stars readalot
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2014
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The books have an interesting premise - good story. The lead character and her super powers were not developed very well. The author didn't give her much of a personality and the description of her super powers were undefined yet described repeatedly - it got redundant. Not much of a love story - the author left out a lot of what could have been interesting dialog. Author spent a lot of time writing the main character's thoughts, which also got very repetitive. The book became a chore to read in places.
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kcos
5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky and dark
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2013
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I loved the first book, i love this and i'm fairly certain i'll love his next addition to the saga. There aren't many books that remain etched in my everyday memory, but this was intriguing, dark and sexy all at once. The author gives us an inside look into circus life (albeit a magical one, but hey that just makes it more interesting), while not protecting his main characters excessively. The truth is a difficult thing to come at and accept for any one of us, especially when it reveals things we're not particularly proud of. Embracing that, accepting ourselves for who we truly are and moving on are the foundations for strength. Though this may seem like an odd thing to say when taking Vivienne's past into consideration, the point still stands. Flaws, mistakes and regrets are difficult for us to accept and admit to, but the sooner we do it, the better and quicker we can move on and learn from it all. I will be keeping my radar out for A R Kahler's new work and will try not to bite all my nails off in anticipation
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Brittany Gardner
4.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic second installment!
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2015
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I read and enjoyed - and reviewed - the first in this series, so buying Act Two was a no-brainer for me.

This story is supposed to be about a magical circus, but about half of this installment does not take place at the circus. Instead, there is more focus on the different faerie Courts and what both Mab and Oberon - the Queen of the Winter Court and the King of the Summer Court - want with Vivienne.

One thing that was lacking from the first Act was answers to the mysteries of Vivienne's past. This book explores more of what she went through and why she ran to the circus, under the contention that her memory would be erased. More importantly, this book also explains why Vivienne is such an important player for both sides.

This book made me fall in love with Mab a little more. She's a character that intrigues me so much, largely because all of the other characters essentially fear her. She is also the most cunning of all the characters, understanding how to manipulate people and her surroundings to put herself in a prime position of power. There's something about her that leaves me in awe, even though I'm not really supposed to love the villain. I look forward to reading more about Mab in the Final Act, which I have already purchased.

I'm still not sold on the fey as supernatural creatures. For me, they just aren't my favorite, although this author has done a great job of making them more interesting to me. For those who are interested in supernatural stories, this series is a good choice. I would not recommend reading this one if you have not read the first, though.
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Rhiannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Snap!
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
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This second book is filled with so many twists and turns you don't know what to expect or how things are going to play out. I can't wait to see what's in store for the grand finale.
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Claire Ogden
5.0 out of 5 stars Act Two
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2016
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Have you ever started a book and been transported instantly to a land of make believe by the end of the first sentence? being consumed by each and every letter on the as page time is suspended and reality ceases to exist? Yes? then welcome to the world of Cirque des Immortels.

A debut, this is the first adult novel that Kalher has written introducing us to the world of his colourful characters, vivid colours, magic and mayhem. This is the first novel I have read by Kalher and after finishing that last sentence I purchased Act Two and Act Three and divulged immediately onto the next saga.

My imagination played a very important role as I read through this novel, I had a sense of belonging, feeling I was the living the storyline along with the characters or at the very least watching them on set or as a film. The storyline was magnetic it drew me close and left me hungry for more. This novel was more to me that a storyline, I had ran away to the circus joined the characters and lived in the moment. During reading this series I began to collate a pinterest board of anything carnival theme, simply to visualise the imagery running riot in my mind, always having had an appreciation for the art form of the circus I now put visuals to words whilst reading Kalher's novel which really brought the story to life.

I agree with many reviews that imply this work could sit between a Young Adult / Adult category but to be fair I enjoy YA reads as much as any. The story is very fantasy based with a dark foreboding edge, a dark menace underlining complete with a paranormal hue.

The characters are so varied. Mab, the 'ringmaster' is a fiery creature if ever there was one, she is one to be wary of, playing a very dominant role throughout I imagine she is certainly very young mans ideal dream woman, she portrays the 'dominatrix' persona very efficiently indeed.

The plot of this debut novel revolves around Viviene. We discover about her past and her relationship within the circus, is she simply a pawn in the bigger picture? is she made of stern stuff and destined for bigger things? As the series progresses so does Vivien, she endures an extremely unique journey, most certainly one to behold with twists and turns you do not see coming a mile away.

Of course, there is the loving budding romance, now who doesn't love a good romance, but is this really as it seems? is there an ulterior motive and does Kingston really feel the same way? what about Mab or Melody how do they feel about him?

We must not forget the magic, there is plenty of magic too.

If you love the circus or circus themed stories these are for you, if you want to live in a total fantasy based world for a few hours, step right up, a unique trilogy that keeps you rooted to the page and turning them twice as fast.

Not for everyone, but if you can appreciate the arts, the magic and something a little out of the ordinary give this series a whirl. I can't recommend them enough. In my opinion Kalher has captured this world of magic and mystery perfectly....including murder and love.

I am running off to join the circus....
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Rachael
5.0 out of 5 stars A awesome follow on
Reviewed in Australia on May 15, 2014
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A great follow on from the first, I read through these very quickly, V is such a mystery just when you think you have it figured out something else happens
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Marie
4.0 out of 5 stars roller-coaster of a ride
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2014
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I found this book absorbing and fun and even better than book 1. It moves along at a swift, relentless pace and reveals layer upon layer of intrigue and suspense, with a few surprises along the way. Ultimately, it is fairly forgettable, which does not detract from the engrossing read, and it feels more of a YA than properly grown-up novel (no offence to mature Young Adults). It is very well written.
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Citizen Smiff
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
Reviewed in Australia on June 12, 2014
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I rather enjoyed this book and its sister volumes. . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chris Worth
3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting take on an old myth from a likeable author
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2014
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I read a lot of indie fiction - but not fantasy; I'm no fan of the genre. So why did I buy all three novels in this series?

Because Kahler the author comes through as an individual - and an immensely likeable one. Maybe he wasn't born with writing talent, but the hard work he put in is obvious on every page. His own background as a circus performer isn't in your face, which creates a greater sense of "being there"; the author isn't constantly telling you how clever he is. I'd put him in the top 5% of Kindle authors: not the "greats" in that 0.3% beyond the third Standard Deviation, but definitely in the third.

Besides, Kahler creates a consistent and believable storyworld. The thought of ancient magic co-existing with punk haircuts and earring'd heavies creates an interesting dissonance, especially since so much of it is set in the circus itself - an otherwordly place to most people anyway. His prose is adjective-laden and a bit stifling, but there are regular flashes of poetry - a drink "tastes like chocolate and wine and sunsets"....

Second, as the story unfolds and you realise the existing european myth it's all riffing on, you get a sense that the world existed before you entered it - solid and involving. While Vivienne is 21st century enough to laugh at "faerie dust" before she gets a sniff of it. The Immortal Circus is an interesting place to spend a few hours.

Faults? Tone and manner are a bit samey. And the characters are hard to identify with since they're not very likeable: a bit self-obsessed and whiney. In the first book, I was all "Yeah, Vivienne, you like him. We get it." In this second book, she's just as self-centred. While the present tense, used throughout, left me a bit short of breath; what brings a sense of immediacy in small doses feels over-egged when used on every page.

But Kahler largely avoids the younger author's common error of head-hopping (writing scenes that don't involve the first-person narrator) which, if made, would've been particularly jarring since we spend so much time inside Viv's head. Read this book not as great literature - it isn't - but as a young author offering you a peek into a world he understands better than you.
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