This standalone fantasy book is perfect for fans of A court of thorns and roses series, especially fans who miss Velaris. This series is one of BookTok’s flagship productswith the story of Feyre Archeron’s adventures in Prythian continuing to inspire audiences. Various books like A court of thorns and roses, As a result, try to copy some of what makes this series so unique and popular, whether it’s the gripping romance, strong world-building, or heart-stopping action. However, one aspect of the series is rarely copied by other books: the wonderful settings, including Velaris.
Velaris is Rhysand’s home in A court of thorns and roses as well as your Inner Circle. The city’s lively atmosphere, varied color scheme, good food, and citizenship help Feyre as she grows and processes her trauma.finally finding a home in Velaris with his new family. While several other books have beautiful settings, the feel and joy of Velaris has not been fully recaptured. That being said, a standalone fantasy book, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, comes close through its central location, Le Cirque des Rêves.
Le Cirque des Rêves In The Night Circus shares many of Velaris’ charms
The circus has the feel of Velaris even with a monochromatic color scheme
Le Cirque des Rêves, or The Circus of Dreams, shares many of the charms of Velaris in A court of thorns and roses, from the sense of community to some of the reasons. The beauty of Velaris is one of the reasons why the second and third books are the best in A court of thorns and roses as Velaris is the location of Feyre’s healing journey and her romance with Rhysand. The Circus of Dreams captures many of these charms through its magical atmosphere, although it lacks the vibrant colors of Velaris by design.
The circus’s main devotees, the Rêveurs, still manage to find the magic attractive, wearing monochromatic outfits with red accents to show their love of the circus. and mirroring the sense of community in Velaris. The attractions, which include a stargazing roller coaster and a scent-based memory tent, also reflect the love of the stars in the Night Court and the luxurious spices in which the city specializes. Finally, the rich flavors of the food imitate Sevanda’s cuisine, completing the guest’s magical experience as they witness a story that shares many other details with A court of thorns and roses.
The Night Circus shares more than a magical location with ACOTAR
It also somewhat copies the romance and magical intrigue of ACOTAR
The Night Circus features a romance driven by fate and a plot filled with intricate magical intrigue, allowing the standalone romance to share more than one location with A court of thorns and roses. Although it doesn’t work exactly like A court of thorns and rosescompanion trope, Celia and Marco’s romance in The Night Circus is still driven by destiny, as the two compete in a magical competition at the circus. Magic brings them together but gives them space to fall in love slowly and organically, just like Feyre and Rhysand, complicating the circus’ purpose as the competition persists.
Celia and Marco, however, still manage to overcome all of these complications through their love, allowing for an ending that truly makes this book a perfect replacement for the A court of thorns and roses series.
Regarding the contest theme, The Night Circus also features magical intrigue as the two protagonists and their respective mentors attempt to tip the scales in their favor. This causes many within the circus to be caught in the crossfire, increasing tension, as do political machinations of A Court of Wings and Ruin did for the series. Celia and Marco, however, still manage to overcome all of these complications through their love, allowing for an ending that truly makes this book a perfect replacement for the book. A court of thorns and roses series.