This book was a delightful combination of fun, humor, life lessons, and all the feels. I loved the vivid descriptions of the Electrical Menagerie and other acts, which felt a bit reminiscent of The Night Circus. Carthage and Huxley were such interesting characters to get to know as more and more was revealed about their pasts and family dynamics. And as a pair, they had so many humorous interactions due to their opposing personalities and touching moments of increased understanding. The puzzle of the mysterious “accidental” deaths surrounding the competition really kept me intrigued, and I couldn’t get enough of the cool world-building, especially the electricals (yay Dominic!) and the awesome trains that ran on invisible rails between floating islands.
The narrator absolutely brings the story to life with tons of personality and distinctive voices for each character. I think Carthage’s accent was my favorite 🙂 His engaging portrayal kept me on the edge of my seat – sometimes nervous, sometimes laughing, occasionally tearing up… For you audiobook fans out there, this one should definitely go on your list!
I would highly recommend The Electrical Menagerie for anyone who would enjoy a fun, big top-centered adventure with dynamic characters and a new world to explore.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this audiobook.*