WEEK 7 The Night Circus (6 points)

 Overall the story was enticing because there was a conflict in which the main characters didn't necessarily understand why they were a part of it and I think the idea of the circus is just very alluring. They lived a life of wonder and lots of tension. They had built up conflict since they were young and grew up with the sole purpose of competing against eachother. I love stories that explore conflict and how people can challenge the idea of having to go through with something that's not their own battle to begin with. 

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