That Time I Joined the Circus by J.J. Howard

That Time I Joined the Circus by J.J. Howard
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

Lexi is traveling to Florida to find her mom who supposedly is traveling with a circus. When she gets to Florida she gets sucked into the melee. Her mom isn't at the circus, but her future is. She finds new friends and she gets a maybe-boyfriend. And then her ex-best friend shows up.

It's a pretty good book. I liked the whole circus part of the book. It was different than most young adult novels I've read. But at the same time its a lot like other young adult novels. It has the teens, the love, and the hope for a future.

Not too shabby for a weekend read.

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Synopsis:

Lexi Ryan just ran away to join the circus, but not on purpose.

A music-obsessed, slightly snarky New York City girl, Lexi is on her own. After making a huge mistake--and facing a terrible tragedy--Lexi has no choice but to track down her long-absent mother. Rumor has it that Lexi's mom is somewhere in Florida with a traveling circus.

When Lexi arrives at her new, three-ring reality, her mom isn't there . . . but her destiny might be. Surrounded by tigers, elephants, and trapeze artists, Lexi finds some surprising friends and an even more surprising chance at true love. She even lucks into a spot as the circus's fortune teller, reading tarot cards and making predictions.

But then Lexi's ex-best friend from home shows up, and suddenly it's Lexi's own future that's thrown into question.

With humor, wisdom, and a dazzlingly fresh voice, this debut reminds us of the magic of circus tents, city lights, first kisses, and the importance of an excellent playlist

 

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