Girl on a Wire

Gwenda Bond

Sometimes the belief in a thing makes it true.  When there is a rich family history of superstition and magic, even if you don't rationally think it's true, there is power.  This book was a treat for me, never having run away to join the circus.  The glimpse into the life of a wire walker and circus family was engrossing.  Sure, the treatment of the family feud and the star crossed lovers was a bit heavy handed at times, but it was never pretentious.  For all the dark motivations and shadowy mysteries in the story, the writing style was light and enjoyable.