kristen_sav's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Sexual content
savanah's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
It’s kind of like if the author took the Original Peter Pan (the dark one where Peter kills the lost boys when they’re too old), Alice in wonderland, and just a touch of terror/horror genre, gaslighting, mixed in with with the most cliche YA tropes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Suicide, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Murder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Abandonment
ecq234's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It was really good until around the end where everything got a little too complicated just wrapped up really quickly in a pretty a bow at the end. I know there’s more books, so hopefully those books answer my question, but honestly still a really fun book though. Even if I got complicated, I enjoyed reading it
Spoiler
I wouldn’t have forgiven Tella and Julian so easily like girl, they lied to you and put you through hell for the past week for what????
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Sexual harassment
serenamaya's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Death, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Murder
lindtash's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Suicide
therealsouls's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
4.25
4.25 stars
Three words: oh my god. THIS IS NOT A FANTASY BOOK. THIS IS A DIFFERENT GENRE.
"Caraval" recounts a tale of two sisters, bound by a strict father, who flee to participate in one of the most magical games: caraval. Created by an individual named Legend, the game is world-famous and changes their players once they leave.
I have to say, I felt like I participated in the game myself. I loved this novel, and the fact that you had to remember that it's just a game made everything so complicated. Caraval led you to formulate theories and perceptions unlike any other novel, as it was saturated with mystery. I loved the complications, but they're also the main reason I gave it a lower rating; it can get twisted at times.
Stephanie Garber brought to life characters that will rest in my head forever as a souvenir. They were relatable, diverse, and had their own flaws. Love Scarlett. Hate Governor Dragna.
Keep writing, Stephanie.
Three words: oh my god. THIS IS NOT A FANTASY BOOK. THIS IS A DIFFERENT GENRE.
"Caraval" recounts a tale of two sisters, bound by a strict father, who flee to participate in one of the most magical games: caraval. Created by an individual named Legend, the game is world-famous and changes their players once they leave.
I have to say, I felt like I participated in the game myself. I loved this novel, and the fact that you had to remember that it's just a game made everything so complicated. Caraval led you to formulate theories and perceptions unlike any other novel, as it was saturated with mystery. I loved the complications, but they're also the main reason I gave it a lower rating; it can get twisted at times.
Stephanie Garber brought to life characters that will rest in my head forever as a souvenir. They were relatable, diverse, and had their own flaws. Love Scarlett. Hate Governor Dragna.
Keep writing, Stephanie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Child abuse
emma_grace_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book was fantastic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Violence
rachelmerrie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was incredibly painful to read. The main character was so frustrating and naive. The whole theme is “nothing is real” and she prided herself in believing she was the perfect person for the game because of her upbringing, yet her personality and emotions kept getting in her way. Things kept falling into her lap.. she did absolutely nothing to deserve the things she was given.
“Are you sure it wasn’t an illusion” “I’m POSITIVE” was repeated over and over again 🤦🏻♀️
“Are you sure it wasn’t an illusion” “I’m POSITIVE” was repeated over and over again 🤦🏻♀️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual harassment
elee353's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: War
nikayawyatt's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Violence