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kristina_12's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I LOVED this book but I feel like the next one in the series will be better. Also if u like romantasy/fantasy you will love this book it's so adventurous and it feels like you're in another world I could not put this book down and the clothing choices in it are beautiful. some people don't like Stephanie garbers writing style but I would try cuz u never know. This is in 3rd person btw which I don't like that much but this THIS is a phenomenal exception.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Torture, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide and Kidnapping
treeleef's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Murder
barbarianmissy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a neat one! It was really well paced and kind of refreshing and cool having a fantasy book in a surrealist setting.
For the positives, this book had really excellent world building. There was a continuous guessing game throughout it. What may be magic, may also be illusion, but may also be real, so you never truly knew what to believe. And due to the unpredictable nature of the game there were lots of really cool twists and surprises I didn’t see coming! It was fun to try to figure out everyone’s true intentions, as you could truly trust no one.
As for what I felt was a smidge meh. The character development felt a little undercooked for me. Some of the conversations felt a little out of place and the reasonings for certain actions felt too simplified for the complex emotions that would undoubtedly come from the consequences of them. (If that makes sense).
Another thing is, I liked the romance plot, but it never felt genuine because, as with every single character in this book, you could never fully trust it.
Overall, it was a really fun read. BbI’m gonna try book 2 next and see how it goes!
For the positives, this book had really excellent world building. There was a continuous guessing game throughout it. What may be magic, may also be illusion, but may also be real, so you never truly knew what to believe. And due to the unpredictable nature of the game there were lots of really cool twists and surprises I didn’t see coming! It was fun to try to figure out everyone’s true intentions, as you could truly trust no one.
As for what I felt was a smidge meh. The character development felt a little undercooked for me. Some of the conversations felt a little out of place and the reasonings for certain actions felt too simplified for the complex emotions that would undoubtedly come from the consequences of them. (If that makes sense).
Another thing is, I liked the romance plot, but it never felt genuine because, as with every single character in this book, you could never fully trust it.
Overall, it was a really fun read. BbI’m gonna try book 2 next and see how it goes!
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol
wagnermelissam's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Murder
muff1n_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
July/24/2024
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
First i would like to say I LOVE THAT HE CALLS HER "CRIMSON"❤
And can i just say the way stephanie writes is so beautiful i LOVE the way she explained stuff with the colours and feelings 😍 AHHHWKBEJSNWBEH i love it soo much
Overall its a really good book about sisters, freedom and falling in love for the first time and it all takes place in a "everything is not what it seems"/wonderland type world *chefs kiss*
(I read it right after heartless by marissa meyer and 👏IT👏KEPT👏THE👏VIBES👏GOING👏
Caraval was just what i needed im in LOVE with the crazy worlds these books gave me)
There were so many plot twists they were all done so well i can say a audibly gasped multiple times lol it was fantastic
This whole book was a roller coster man so many plot twists and gosh did i enjoy every single tiny minute of it
This is one of the twists that blew my mind it came out of nowhere i stared at a wall for a long time
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
First i would like to say I LOVE THAT HE CALLS HER "CRIMSON"❤
And can i just say the way stephanie writes is so beautiful i LOVE the way she explained stuff with the colours and feelings 😍 AHHHWKBEJSNWBEH i love it soo much
Overall its a really good book about sisters, freedom and falling in love for the first time and it all takes place in a "everything is not what it seems"/wonderland type world *chefs kiss*
(I read it right after heartless by marissa meyer and 👏IT👏KEPT👏THE👏VIBES👏GOING👏
Caraval was just what i needed im in LOVE with the crazy worlds these books gave me)
There were so many plot twists they were all done so well i can say a audibly gasped multiple times lol it was fantastic
This whole book was a roller coster man so many plot twists and gosh did i enjoy every single tiny minute of it
This is one of the twists that blew my mind it came out of nowhere i stared at a wall for a long time
*Ahem*
THE HECK HE DIES WHO WAS GOING TO TELL ME THAT!!! WTFRICK
"julian!" Scarlett cried, pushing harder against his chest as blood soaked through the cape onto her hands. "I dont care if you lied. If you dont die, i'll forgive you for everything."
Julian's eyes shut, as if he didn't hear her
"Julian, please keep fighting. You've been fighting this whole game, dont stop now."
Slowly his eyes lifted. For a moment it looked as if he was coming back to her. "I lied about how i got bashed in the head," he mumbled " i wanted to get your earrings back. But the man was stronger than he looked. . . . I got into a little trouble. But it was worth it to see your face. . . ." A ghost of a smile moved up his lips " i should have stayed away from you . . . But i really wanted you to succeed. . . . I wanted to -"
Julian's head fell back.
"No!"
Beneath her hands, scarlet felt his chest fall a final time. "Julian. Julian. Julian!" She pressed her hands to his heart but nothing moved.
Scarlet didn't know how many times she repeted his name. She said it like a prayer. A plea. A whisper. A good-bye.
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
What the heck did i do to deserve that i was NOT prepared for that
I relly hated their dad he was really annoying and he has serious issues
Chapter 28
Ahhhh when she FINNALY realizes she loves him and he loves her❤❤
And they kiss *melts into a puddle of awe*😍
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✨Fave quotes✨
●She imagined loving him would feel like falling in love with darkness, frightening and consuming yet utterly beautiful when the stars came out.
-Scarlett about julian
○She remembered thinking falling for him would be like falling in love with darkness, but now she imagined he was more like a starry night: the constellations were always there, constant, magnificent guides against the ever-present black.
-Scarlett about julian
●The boy who’d saved her from drowning in more ways than one
-Scarlett about julian
○"I forgive you," she whispered.
-Scar to Julian
●"Welcome, welcome to Caraval! The grandest show on land or by sea. Inside you’ll experience more wonders than most people see in a lifetime. You can sip magic from a cup and buy dreams in a bottle. But before you fully enter into our world, you must remember it’s all a 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 swept too far away. Dreams that come true can be beautiful, but they can also turn into nightmares when people won’t wake up."
-Jovan
○"I love you Tella."
"I know you do." Tella looked up with an indescribably tender expression. "I wouldn't be here if you didn't."
-Scar and Tella
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Idk what else to say its 3 am and im basicly sleeping lol
Only this that i hate is ITS A CLIFHANGER (not that im entirely upset abt that now i have an exscuce to get more books)
BUT i am REALLY looking forward to reading book 2 "legandary" 😁and i am excited to see where that takes me
With that said
I hope you enjoy/enjoyed this book as much as i do
Happy reading✨
-Muffin❤
I relly hated their dad he was really annoying and he has serious issues
Ahhhh when she FINNALY realizes she loves him and he loves her❤❤
And they kiss *melts into a puddle of awe*😍
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
✨Fave quotes✨
●She imagined loving him would feel like falling in love with darkness, frightening and consuming yet utterly beautiful when the stars came out.
-Scarlett about julian
○She remembered thinking falling for him would be like falling in love with darkness, but now she imagined he was more like a starry night: the constellations were always there, constant, magnificent guides against the ever-present black.
-Scarlett about julian
●The boy who’d saved her from drowning in more ways than one
-Scarlett about julian
○"I forgive you," she whispered.
-Scar to Julian
●"Welcome, welcome to Caraval! The grandest show on land or by sea. Inside you’ll experience more wonders than most people see in a lifetime. You can sip magic from a cup and buy dreams in a bottle. But before you fully enter into our world, you must remember it’s all a 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 swept too far away. Dreams that come true can be beautiful, but they can also turn into nightmares when people won’t wake up."
-Jovan
○"I love you Tella."
"I know you do." Tella looked up with an indescribably tender expression. "I wouldn't be here if you didn't."
-Scar and Tella
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Idk what else to say its 3 am and im basicly sleeping lol
Only this that i hate is ITS A CLIFHANGER (not that im entirely upset abt that now i have an exscuce to get more books)
BUT i am REALLY looking forward to reading book 2 "legandary" 😁and i am excited to see where that takes me
With that said
I hope you enjoy/enjoyed this book as much as i do
Happy reading✨
-Muffin❤
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicide, Kidnapping, and Abandonment
bookedfortheweekend25's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Murder
roaannaqp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Rape
carissacaitlin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really quite enjoyed this book! I love the storyline of the sisters and the plot of a mysterious game that blurs the line between reality and fantasy.
The plot twists were also very unexpected!! The way the author also describes the scenes had a very magical touch & I enjoyed this read very much!
I started this series after reading the Once Upon a Broken Heart series; Caraval is the prequel to that series & i don’t think it matters which order you should read it in, but now im excited to find out more of the backstory of the characters in OUABH!
The plot twists were also very unexpected!! The way the author also describes the scenes had a very magical touch & I enjoyed this read very much!
I started this series after reading the Once Upon a Broken Heart series; Caraval is the prequel to that series & i don’t think it matters which order you should read it in, but now im excited to find out more of the backstory of the characters in OUABH!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Minor: Death, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Murder
mj_86's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Suicide, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Kidnapping and Abandonment
aidareads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Suicide and Murder