This was a fun, magical story with several twists and turns that kept me wanting more. I was excited to receive an advance reading copy of this highly anticipated debut novel. You guys are in for a real treat! Stephanie Garber has created a beautiful, magical world in which Caraval takes place. I am not surprised that this has already been bought by Fox 2000 for a major film release.
Scarlett and Tella are two sisters living on an island with their horrible father. Scarlett will do anything to protect Tella and herself from their father even if means marrying a man she’s never met in an arranged marriage. Then, after a lifetime of letters to Legend, the organizer of Caraval, Scarlett and Tella receive tickets to the game. The sisters run away from home with the help of a sailor they just met, to go to Caraval. It doesn’t take long before Tella is kidnapped and Scarlett finds out that this seasons Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first wins the game.
“What happens beyond this gate may frighten or excite you, but don’t let any of it trick you. We will try to convince you it’s real, but all of it is a performance. A world built of make-believe. So while we want you to get swept away, be careful of being too swept away”.
I definitely got swept away in the story. It was so magical and fun but determining what was real and was part of the game was tricky. The bond between these two sisters is strong and unbreakable. And there is an unexpected romance! I loved this book! This is my favorite fantasy read this year!! 5 stars!
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