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A review by gay_agenda_lizard
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
slow-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? Yes
2.0
This book is lovely in its visuals. It’s enthralling and the world it creates is beautiful. You fall for the characters. Hard. However it takes a nosedive of such epic proportions. They pulled the “it was all a dream” trope except everyone was an actor except the main character. I loved the characters only to find out it was all a ruse. All a ruse that left massive gaping plot holes. I could deal with one twist. But two is too much. The ending destroyed me in the worst way.
Graphic: Child abuse and Death
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Death of parent