Review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) by Stacey M — 19 Jan 2012

Not terrible, but it needs to get better for the sequel.

This review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) was written by Stacey M on 19 Jan 2012.

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

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