Review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) by Toni W — 30 Mar 2013

First half seems okay, then the story is totaly foreseeable.

This review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) was written by Toni W on 30 Mar 2013.

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant has generally received mixed reviews.

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