The night circus

Short summary of the book: "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern is a fantasy novel set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The story revolves around a magical competition between two young illusionists, Celia Bowen and Marco Alisdair, who are bound by their mentors to a lifelong duel.

A Quote:

“You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someone's soul, becomes their blood and self and purpose. That tale will move them and drive them and who knows that they might do because of it, because of your words. That is your role, your gift.”
― Erin Morgenstern, The Night Circus