A review by cowardthedog18
The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-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? N/A

5.0

Now Imma be honest with y’all I didn’t read all the stories because I didn’t want to spoil myself so I will only list three. The 1st one I read was about my old childhood friends taking place before Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes after Aru 13th Birthday before anyone else entered the picture; when everyone was alive and well and everything felt innocent enough to not be one with adulthood. I love how Aru still referred movies, Brynne being hangry and blunt and Mini being cautious but witty with her remarks. This short story of love is somewhat symbolic to Aru’s life. That love can end hate as well as start it. 10/10 // The 2nd Story I read was about Min from Dragon Pearl ; now I’m upset Sebin wasn’t in it. But what else you expect it takes place a few days after Dragon pearl and she will be in the spy school for 2 months. I am happy they mentioned phoenix’s and expanded on lore. It’s like Scobby Doo Mysteries. 8.5/10 // And the final the last one I was confused about when I read the series was about Riley and Hattie from The Last Fallen Star; taking place before the events of it. I love the fact on how it hints the ending and solution of The Last Fallen Realm. I also like on how this explains on how a soul can escape the seven hells. Riley is indeed a heroine. Besides that I like how in her version of the cursed carnival (within her door) there is a hint for other doors (stories). 100/10