Review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) by Huw P — 15 Apr 2011

I love vampires and was disappointed with this... it bored me.

This review of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) was written by Huw P on 15 Apr 2011.

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

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