Not a fanI hated her debut novel. I gave Caraval one star.
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Caraval (2000)
Others: Leaning positive A legendary competition. A mesmerizing romance. An unbreakable bond between two sisters. Scarlett Dragna has never left the tiny island where she and her sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval—the faraway, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show—are over. But this year, Scarlett’s long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season’s Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner. Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. Nevertheless she becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic. And whether Caraval is real or not, Scarlett must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over or a dangerous domino effect of consequences will be set off, and her beloved sister will disappear forever. Welcome, welcome to Caraval . . . beware of getting swept too far away.
- ISBN:
- 9781399739672
- Length:
- 432 pages
Genres: fantasy, young adult
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Not a fan
Loved itI read Carval many moons ago. Liked it and love it. But she can really write a very immersive world.
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Not a fanI didn't love it and I don't think Stephanie garber's writing is for me
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Loved itI have read a book by Stephanie Garber before caraval and I remember enjoying it I remember liking it I don't think it was like a favorite I don't think it I loved it but I definitely liked it enough that I want to read more by Stephanie Garber
Loved itI initially picked book one up because I wanted to read the Once Upon A Broken Heart Trilogy and i' heard that it was a good idea to read Caravel before picking that series up but I'm so glad that I picked it up because I had a great time it was really romantic and I found myself rooting for all of these characters
Loved itI love the Caraval world. It's a lot of fun to be in that mysterious game setting and it keeps you guessing and it's something that's really easy to escape into.
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MixedI really liked it at the time that I've read it but again it's been so long
Loved itI loved it I gave it a 4 point 5 to 5 stars it was one of my most anticipated releases for 2017... it was such a mysterious and dark ride and I love the whole caravel aspect I thought that was so unique and beautifully done
Loved itI believe this book has mixed reviews but I was one of the people that really enjoyed it got me out of a reading slump
Not a fanCaravelle was gray the color of formulaic repetition and ineffectiveness