Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (Cirque Du Freak, the Saga of Darren Shan Book 2)

Name: Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (Cirque Du Freak, the Saga of Darren Shan Book 2)
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (1006 reviews)
Author: Darren Shan

by Darren Shan

Fantasy Young Adult

4.7 (1,006)

4.7 stars from 1,006 reviews. Top 90% of Fantasy books we track.

266 pages~4.4 hr readPublished by Scholastic BooksPublished 2000-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You loved the first book and want to know how Darren adapts to circus life and his new vampire nature.
You enjoy dark coming-of-age stories where the protagonist has to accept something fundamentally changed about themselves.
You're drawn to gothic atmospheres and morally grey characters who are trying to find their place in a dangerous world.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer straightforward heroes with clear moral compasses rather than protagonists wrestling with primal urges.
You want standalone stories instead of committing to a long series with cliffhangers.
You're looking for a cosy or lighthearted read. This book leans into the macabre and unsettling.

About this book

Darren Shan was an ordinary schoolboy until he attended the Cirque Du Freak. Now working as a Vampire's Assistant, he struggles with his new life and fights against a temptation that both sickens him and is necessary for his survival. Destiny calls as the Wolf Man waits. The New York Times–bestselling series continues with this second installment.

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$1.99 – $8.07

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 63% off peak. Price has dropped 3 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 39 days. Typically stays discounted for 95 days.

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Currently around #177K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Climbing the charts — 30% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 1,006 reviews

Gaining approximately 9 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.7 over the tracking period.

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