The Night Circus, authored by Erin Morgenstern, is a spellbinding gaslamp fantasy novel that transports readers to a mysterious and enchanting circus that only opens at night. The story follows two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who are bound to a competition that spans many years. As their magical abilities are put to the test, they fall in love and must find a way to break free from the constraints of the competition. Morgenstern's evocative prose and imaginative world-building make this book a must-read for fans of atmospheric fantasy.