A review by kellan_writes
Legendary by Stephanie Garber

adventurous inspiring tense 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? Yes

2.5

I'm still not sure what I think of this series.  The first book was ok, but this one was a little dull, and the characters not nearly as likable.

Instead of Scarlett we follow her younger sister Donatella, as she tries to win Caraval and get Legend's true name in order to free her mother.  But there games upon games and secrets untold.  The ending does leave me at least wanting to finish this series for closure, but I'm not sure I honestly recommend it.  The pacing is uneven, and it goes from hate to love far to quick even if the characters don't admit it.  There also felt like a bit of backsliding for all the characters, leaving us where we found them at the beginning of the first book.
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