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A review by aralalala
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh, dang. This book is a lot of things.
The writing is so good, I get transported into its universe with no problem. There were no unnecessary pop-culture references that slap me back into reality. It’s its own story and I’m so… stressed. I probably felt more than the character’s did in that moment. I felt myself seething around 85% in (iykyk).
My heart is still beating fast. The tension was insane. The story is exciting. I wasn’t sure what to expect next and it was honestly just so stressful and I get why people are so drawn to it.
I read this after I’ve read the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy, and though most people I see recommend reading this first, I actually seem to like it more that I read that first because it feels a lot like how Star Wars 4-5-6 is recommended before 1-2-3. Lol.
I also feel that the line (spoiler for A Curse for True Love)“He’d heard every person gets one impossible wish—just one—if the person wants something more than anything, and they can find a bit of magic to help them along.” foreshadows not just Scarlett and Tella’s story but also Jacks and Evangeline’s in OUABH. That, at least, lets me reconcile something I felt was left unanswered in my head.
Overall, I love it but it is not for the faint-hearted. The stress of the last few chapters was beyond what I could normally bear.
The writing is so good, I get transported into its universe with no problem. There were no unnecessary pop-culture references that slap me back into reality. It’s its own story and I’m so… stressed. I probably felt more than the character’s did in that moment. I felt myself seething around 85% in (iykyk).
My heart is still beating fast. The tension was insane. The story is exciting. I wasn’t sure what to expect next and it was honestly just so stressful and I get why people are so drawn to it.
I read this after I’ve read the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy, and though most people I see recommend reading this first, I actually seem to like it more that I read that first because it feels a lot like how Star Wars 4-5-6 is recommended before 1-2-3. Lol.
I also feel that the line (spoiler for A Curse for True Love)
Overall, I love it but it is not for the faint-hearted. The stress of the last few chapters was beyond what I could normally bear.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide