Welcome, gentle readers, to Caraval–a secluded game, on a secluded island, that is invitation-only, wherein invitees can choose to play for the chance at winning a Magical Wish, or watch from the (relative) safety of the crowd.

How did I get this book: eARC from the Publisher via NetGalley Stand alone or series: Book 1 in a planned series And whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, a dangerous domino effect of consequences is set off, and her sister disappears forever. But she nevertheless becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic with the other players in the game. Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. It turns out that this season’s Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the far-away, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over.īut this year, Scarlett’s long-dreamt of invitation finally arrives. Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. Welcome, welcome to Caraval?Stephanie Garber’s sweeping tale of two sisters who escape their ruthless father when they enter the dangerous intrigue of a legendary game. It’s the closest you’ll ever find to magic in this world. It’s more than just a game or a performance. Whatever you’ve heard about Caraval, it doesn’t compare to the reality.

Caraval by Stephanie Garber