Speaking of Scarlett, she is a wonderful lead. This pervasive sense of mystery, coupled with fantastic world building, makes you feel as though you are participating in Caraval, piecing together clues right alongside Scarlett. You will be speculating right up until the final page. The plot is peppered with twists and jaw-dropping moments, such that any theories you form are swiftly and unceremoniously proven false.
What is real versus make believe is rarely apparent, and that is what makes this book so much fun to read. It transports you away from mundane reality to a magical island where nothing is quite as it seems. “This twisty, terrifically fun page-turner is a must-have fantasy debut.TLDR: Magic, romance, plenty of twists, and a well-crafted world – this fantasy will sweep you away.Ĭaraval is a bewitching and refreshingly original book. “Destined to capture imaginations.” - Kirkus Reviews A spellbinding tale of love, loss, sacrifice, and hope.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review “Impressive, original, wondrous.” - USA Today “ The Hunger Games meets The Night Circus.
Garber succeeds marvelously in broadening this magical, seductive world.” - New York Daily NewsĪ best book of the year ( Entertainment Weekly, Teen Vogue, Publishers Weekly, Goodreads, BuzzFeed, and more)! “ Caraval was a rollercoaster ride of twists and turns, and the latest installment lives up to that standard and more. Dark, seductive, over-the-top: Characters and book alike will enthrall those who choose to play.” - Kirkus Reviews Themes of love, betrayal, and the price of magic (and desire) swirl like Caraval’s enchantments, and Dante’s sensuous kisses will thrill readers as much as they do Tella. The pacing is impeccable, with urgency increasing to an almost breathless point as Tella runs from clue to clue, while bittersweet truths and devastating betrayals unfold.” - The Bulletin, starred review “The setting of the game is fantastic in its spectacle and intrigue, and Garber pushes her world building even further. maybe even legendary.” - The Minneapolis Star-Tribune
“A fantastic world reminiscent of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley. “ Legendary is a whirlwind adventure that contains vivid, complex, and enchanting characters you'll want to follow to the last page.” - BuzzFeed (Best YA Book of the Year) Fans of Caraval will love it, and new readers will be enthralled by this immersive and imaginative world.” - USA TODAY “Themes of love, betrayal, family and forgiveness are explored as the narrative ratchets up the tension toward a conclusion that will leave readers clamoring for more.
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