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disasterkid101's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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
3.75
This book took me through LOTS of twists and turns. It made me feel almost as if I were solving a murder. Drawing up theories in my head on who everyone may truly be, feeling sceptical about certain characters that give of suspicious behaviour. It was very entertaining, heavy with detailed writing, you could almost get lost in the descriptions. What probably bothered me the most about Caraval was the unrealistic naivety of certain characters. That may also just be a deliberate element that was put into the story to add more aspects of betrayal and confusion. A very very good read, hopefully the rest of the series is just the same, because I am eager to know what happens next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
claire_huntley22's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
redempta's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
4.25 🌟
I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did. I'm slowly entering the world of fantasy books and this one was a good one. I think it's a good introduction to fantasy.
The next book is about Donatella and I'm a bit apprehensive about it, as she wasn't my favourite character. But I might be surprised in a good way
I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did. I'm slowly entering the world of fantasy books and this one was a good one. I think it's a good introduction to fantasy.
The next book is about Donatella and I'm a bit apprehensive about it, as she wasn't my favourite character. But I might be surprised in a good way
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual harassment
laus_little_library's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
🌹Vergeet niet dat het maar een spel is 🌹
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Spice 🫑
Wat een wervelwind was dit boek! Op de meest positieve manier. Je vliegt echt letterlijk door het verhaal heen en wordt telkens een andere kant op gestuurd. Niets is wat het lijkt, elke keer komen er weer nieuwe verhaallijnen naar voren die allemaal even waar lijken.
De schrijfstijl is vlot en luchtig. Het verhaal lees je vanuit Scarlett’s POV. Van een onzeker en vooral bang meisje groeit ze steeds meer uit tot een jonge vrouw die weet wat ze wil. Hoewel het soms lastig is om dat ook aan haarzelf toe te geven.
Je wordt verliefd op de karakters en het spel. Je verzint allerlei theorieën, maar hebt uiteindelijk geen idee hoe het werkelijk zit.
Ik vond het ook heel erg mooi om te lezen hoe Scarlett emoties ervaart/ziet, dat was echt een unieke toevoeging aan het verhaal.
Ja ik heb er echt van genoten! Voeg dit boek zeker toe aan je tbr als je houdt van magische verhalen vol spellen en puzzels, mysterie en intrige, de unieke band van zussen en een vleugje romantiek.
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Spice 🫑
Wat een wervelwind was dit boek! Op de meest positieve manier. Je vliegt echt letterlijk door het verhaal heen en wordt telkens een andere kant op gestuurd. Niets is wat het lijkt, elke keer komen er weer nieuwe verhaallijnen naar voren die allemaal even waar lijken.
De schrijfstijl is vlot en luchtig. Het verhaal lees je vanuit Scarlett’s POV. Van een onzeker en vooral bang meisje groeit ze steeds meer uit tot een jonge vrouw die weet wat ze wil. Hoewel het soms lastig is om dat ook aan haarzelf toe te geven.
Je wordt verliefd op de karakters en het spel. Je verzint allerlei theorieën, maar hebt uiteindelijk geen idee hoe het werkelijk zit.
Ik vond het ook heel erg mooi om te lezen hoe Scarlett emoties ervaart/ziet, dat was echt een unieke toevoeging aan het verhaal.
Ja ik heb er echt van genoten! Voeg dit boek zeker toe aan je tbr als je houdt van magische verhalen vol spellen en puzzels, mysterie en intrige, de unieke band van zussen en een vleugje romantiek.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence
Minor: Suicide, Blood, and Murder
hue's review against another edition
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
Yuck!
I can't believe this is a trilogy. . .
I can't believe this is a trilogy. . .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Murder, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
spttsn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
3.25
This was a really great book, up until the end. I enjoyed being swept away in the world of Caraval, the mystery and the otherness of it all. I was not a fan of how everything was wrapped up, and not a huge fan of the dynamic between the two sisters either.
Up until the last 100 pages, it was a 4 star read, but the ending really brought it down for me. I'm not overly interested in reading the sequel, but I'm not completely opposed to it in the future.
Up until the last 100 pages, it was a 4 star read, but the ending really brought it down for me. I'm not overly interested in reading the sequel, but I'm not completely opposed to it in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Suicide, Violence, and Murder
khernandez44's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Caraval had me hooked from the beginning. It was definitely a page turner. I felt like the ending was a rushed and the imagery was kind of hard to keep track of, but other than that, it was a fun read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Child abuse, Death, and Suicide
britbauman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment
uselesspirateraven's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, and Gaslighting
Minor: Emotional abuse and Sexual assault
tobias_lmn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
I just got into reading again, so idk if my opinion is actually useful at all, but I can tell you I read this in six days and only bc i had things to do. I literally couldn't stop reading.
Tho I didn't expect the amount of romance that was in this, I actually enjoyed it, even tho I'm not a big fan of romance. I loved Julian, but I also loved the way I could empathize with him AND Scarlett.
Also, about Scarlett, I'm not gonna say that she's the best character development I've read in my entire life, but it is true that I enjoyed the way she slowly started to care more about herself and what she wanted than what her sister needed, or "what had to be done".
ALSOOOO, I loved that she didn't instantly gave in to Julian when she met him again like I first thought she would (I would've, he's so hot, I don't think I have ever been this gay about a character before hahaha). THO I did find it weird that he was definitely more than 60 and she was 17, like why'd you do that to me, they were so pretty just like that
Basically, if you're looking for a romantasy, I think this is your book, and if you're not, I insist in giving it a chance, it is actually good even if not everyone on "booktok" agrees, do NOT listen to them.
I'm sorry about my english, but I'm actually from South America, so Spanish is my thing but meh.
Tho I didn't expect the amount of romance that was in this, I actually enjoyed it, even tho I'm not a big fan of romance. I loved Julian, but I also loved the way I could empathize with him AND Scarlett.
Also, about Scarlett, I'm not gonna say that she's the best character development I've read in my entire life, but it is true that I enjoyed the way she slowly started to care more about herself and what she wanted than what her sister needed, or "what had to be done".
Basically, if you're looking for a romantasy, I think this is your book, and if you're not, I insist in giving it a chance, it is actually good even if not everyone on "booktok" agrees, do NOT listen to them.
I'm sorry about my english, but I'm actually from South America, so Spanish is my thing but meh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault and Suicide
Minor: Adult/minor relationship