I can’t really see much use for this particular book in the classroom, but it would definitely make a good recommeended read for outside class reading. Hocking’s books aren’t always PG (the Wake series has some steamy scenes and some swearing, but if you read the series you would understand why). One thing for sure: she doesn’t want Gabe to know she works for the carnival.īut as more people get hurt, the people of Gideon’s Traveling Sideshow start to wonder: what is going on in this small town in Louisiana? And why are the carnival workers a target?Ĭould Gabe be a part of the evil that lurks in this town? Mara is a little distracted by Gabe, who seems to have secrets of his own. So they do what they can and try to be wary. However, they can’t leave because their contract stipulates they stay for so many days.

No one can get a good look at it, but the workers’ lives are in danger. And though their relationship cannot last, as she is only passing through, Mara and Gabe get closer than they should.Ī mysterious beast is attacking the carnival worriers. While in the town, Mara meets Gabe, a sexy townie. They are perfect for Gideon’s Traveling Sideshow…but Mara has no gift. One friend is a pyrokinetic whiz, and another can self-heal. Her mother is a Necromancer and can speak to the dead. Mara mainly just helps her friends and family as she has no gift. And the one thing Mara and the other carnival workers need is money….even though once they enter the town, they can almost feel a creepy presence in the town. When the money gets low, they load into the Winnebago and travel to Louisiana where a friend and old sideshow member suggest they can make some major money. They are a group of carnival workers and “freaks.” However, the freaks in this show aren’t exactly just run of the mill people. So Mara travels around with her mom and her mom’s boyfriend Gideon during the spring of 1987 (I was four years old, btw, so I feel really old now). Let me just dive into the premise so you can see how cool this book sounded to me… When I was asked to be part of the blog tour, I jumped at the chance. Then again, all Hocking’s books have amazing covers. This review can be found on my Blog, TeacherofYA’s Tumblr, or my Goodreads pageįirst of all, love this cover. **I received a copy of the book free from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

Freeks by amanda hocking