Caraval

lizalizard shared a tip "I LOVE this series. It isn't perfect by any means but it is whimsical and fun. I don't want to give too much away but if you want to just get swept away by something reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland I think it is worth reading. The mystery aspect does feel like it wasn't planned prior to the book being written but instead like Garber was questioning and discovering the story as they wrote. I think it works in Caraval and is the reason I love this book so much"

hellothere4 shared a tip "THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD! Plott twists get thrown at you non-stop, there's a perfect amount of romance, Scarlett and Donatellas sister relationship is just amazing! I read this book in two days, definitely a 10/10 for me."

margarita_d shared a tip "It's a charming book full of unexpected events even when you think you are prepared for them. Relatable characters and an absolutely unique universe make the story outstanding!"

victoria_catherine shared a tip "“Every person gets one impossible wish”. I LOVE Stephanie Garber’s world building. I loved it in OUABH and I love it in Caraval. The plot is not as predictable as you may think! I loved the twists and turns of the story and characters so much so I began to feel like I was playing a game myself! As a huge lover of morally grey characters, I love Scarlett and Julian. He is a darkness to her light. And I loved the “I’d do anything to protect you” vibes. Parent/child abuse trigger warning. #young_adult_fiction"

book_nerd09 shared a tip "Wow…this book was amazing. At first, I had a hard time getting into it. It’s got an almost Alice in Wonderland kind of magic and strangeness that confused me. But the last half…I couldn’t put it down. I loved how it started to make sense, how it sucked me into the story. Despite my earlier try at this book (DNF’d it a year ago) I have fallen in love with the magic and the characters. This is such a good book, I recommend it for fans of Heartless by Marissa Meyer. Can’t wait to read the next book, Legendary! Possible TWs: abusive father (not the main focus and not in too much detail) brief mention of drowning a man, and suicide."

cara_771 shared a tip "caraval- 8.5/10 I LOVE THIS BOOK i’m so excited to continue the series i genuinely have no clue what’s going to happen next and this series is 100% a new fave dante>>>>>"

melanie_schmitz shared a tip "Ever since reading The Night Circus, I’ve been looking for a book to sweep me away to a magical, whimsical world. This book is one of the closest I’ve gotten to that. It took me awhile to understand Caraval- a traveling game- but I was interested from the very beginning- and looking forward to books 2 and 3."

alexandra_dingman shared a tip "I loved this book! I listened to the audio book and it was very immersive, I loved the twists the ones I expected and the ones I didn't expect, I very much enjoyed the storyline and the characters."

laine_ shared a tip "I was hesitant going in because I don’t usually read high fantasy books but the writing, characters and plot had hooked and avidly wanting me to finish the book. The characters were amazing. Except for Donatella who was kinda insufferable until the last quarter of the book (though for good reason!!!). I am a sucker for character development and The development Scarlet does through is so good. Please do pick this one up!"

landlockedmermaid shared a tip "The diverse characters, rich literary references, and mystery of this book held me absolutely captive! While I was desperate to reach the end and have closure to the unknowns I immediately missed the characters and wished I didn’t have to say goodbye."

sam_wd shared a tip "SOOOO AMAZING!! So much description and world building! Loved all the twists and turns! The characters are just as amazing! Would highly recommend!"

robert_z_8042 shared a tip "I hesitate to bring down books because they're a pain in the ass to write. But.....this book was not ready. It feels like a fanfiction repost where the premise is barely the focus. And instead, hot guy likes the introvert girl blah blah. Save sister blah blah. The magical world that is caraval is barely magical. It's just a couple parlor tricks. It feels like they're on a wharf with venders."

megara._. shared a tip "3.2/5⭐️, i liked the world building and the magic system in this book, and i also really liked the idea of it and the plot line. but i hated pretty much all the characters. tella was just annoying and cringy all the time. scarlet was ok ig just predictable. i liked julian (not how u spell it but it’s fine) ⚠️!!!spoilers!!!⚠️ then we learned that that wasn’t the real him and when i tell you i RAGED…!! i did think that the story kept you on your toes but the characters ruined it for me…"

megara._. shared a tip "… i haven’t read the other two books so i don’t have the full outlook but from the first this is what i thought, good book but not amazing by any means"

alaina_leclair shared a tip "going into this book, i was expecting a SUPER good book becuase of booktok. but ngl, booktok let me down cause i was so bored with this book. i could not tell if it was a difficult read or super easy read becuase of the writing style and choice of words the author used to write the book. so i do not think this is worth your reading time."

ava_janczak shared a tip "good, 4/5, wish it wasn’t so YA, i feel like it would’ve been better if it explored some of the themes more and wasn’t restricted by the YA genre :) still good though!"

lightvixxen shared a tip "10/10!!! Such an amazing book with an amazing plot! It keeps you on your toes, the characters are lovable! Characters are well fleshed out AND THE ROMANCE!!! If you want an enemies to lovers i highly recommend!"

strawberries shared a tip "I say this every time a read a book.. but it’s one of the best books I’ve read. I am a GIANT fantasy enthusiast and this was perfect for me."

vanellope_von_sweet shared a tip "This book was a page turner for me, it was so Interesting. I loved how the book was created with how the Author created the world and character. It definitely had a little mystery to. This book got me back into reading and I totally recommend it! #fantasy #pageturner #recommend"

sarah_jefferson_6215 shared a tip "Poorly written, author kept increasing the tension and the stakes but didn’t know how to get the characters out. They copped out and put the explanation of a major plot point as an “off camera” explanation. The major character was put through so much trauma but it was never resolved and they attended a party like nothing happened."

maria_b_697 shared a tip "I almost didn’t finish this book. It was a slow start for me and hard to get into. About half way through it picked up and got interesting. I’m glad I stuck with it and finished the book. I ended up enjoying the book towards the end."

wanderlustbread shared a tip "(Contains spoilers?) Got me out of a massive reading slump. I can't resist stories with brunette, sarcastic, secretly a softie, morally grey men. I was constantly confused and questioning ever characters motives, but that's definitely the point. The red ascot guy actually surprised me with who he was, and the ending didn't make me want to throw myself off a balcony ;) 3.5/5"

emily_reid_9346 shared a tip "Very interesting dark and twisty themed book. A very small sprinkle of romance and a lot of betrayal. A magical word that blurs lines between fantasy and reality."

georga_harp shared a tip "I loved the amount of fantasy and romance it was the perfect mix. The descriptions were also perfect to just imagine the world it’s in."

gaby_palomo shared a tip "This book definitely does deserve the hype. It was unpredictable; I honestly didn’t see what was coming. It had a sort of unplanned feel to it which was thrilling and then at the end, everything ties together beautifully. I can’t wait to finish this wonderful story in Legendary and Finale."

noorah shared a tip "i’m more than half way through this book but i feel the world building and characters are so mid. should i continue reading and does it get better?"

noorah shared a tip "3/5 i felt there was no good world building and the characters were very boring to read abt except legend and tella. i thought i would feel magical while reading this book but was overall disappointed with the amount of hype this book got. the plot twists were very confusing and the ending was kinda dumb. i also felt the romance between scarlett and julian was so rushed and they didn’t have any tension whatsoever. i did like that this had a mystery aspect to it tho!"

jokers_wifebut_chea shared a tip "Caraval is a soft-core fantasy imo. It's story is mysterious and magical, and it's characters, even more so. The plot twists you may think at first are simple, but at the very end 🤯. The unexpected happens. I recommend this if you're first exploring the fantasy genre. ⭐⭐⭐️"

jo_mo_8510 shared a tip "Since I was a child I Always loved Alice in wonderland. For its nonsensical logic, and for a world that’s so absurd it seems magical. And this book reminded me so much of Alice in wonderland. I didn’t know what to expect from this book but oh it was wonderful! So many twist in turns that have your head spinning and not knowing where it will take you next. I definitely recommend it!"

morgan_davis_7429 shared a tip "There's a reason Stephanie Garber has such a loyal fan base. This series was my recommendation in my book club. So much detail, more than any book I've recommended, but not enough detail that it overloads your mind and makes the book a bore. No, it creates a PERFECT picture and the magic throughout the book keeps the reader in a permanent state of awe. Garber wrote this perfectly and I will read whatever book/series she comes up with next."

stardust shared a tip "Oh my goodness. I have no words. If you are a fan of Alice in wonderland, the count of monte christo and fantasy then read this. I loved it so much that it almost became my favorite book!"

bread_pitt_8826 shared a tip "This is my favorite book and couple, please read it if you haven’t. Top tier plot twists, romance angst, and magical elements. Stephanie’s attention to detail is amazing and I fell into each page"

erin_widmark shared a tip "absolutely beautiful writing, strong main character, & amazing story about how love (romantic & love between sisters) can impact someone. i could not put it down."

ella_roark shared a tip "At first I wasn’t sure but i bought it after some friends recommended it. it’s a pretty long book but i read it all in a six hour period without putting it down. i loved it SO much and would recommend to anyone. You won’t regret buying or reading this, it’s magical in more ways than one. I’m now off to read the second book “Legendary”"

faith_smith_2370 shared a tip "This book was so good!! There were so many twist and turns that I honestly didn’t know what was going to happen. And don’t get me started on the ending and the HUGE plot twist. You should definitely read this book"

april_tucker_6473 shared a tip "Love this book! It's hard to tell what is real, what is the game, what are the real rules? It gives of a very Alice in Wonderland vibe."

catie_pop shared a tip "Okay, so I know this book is suppose to be insanely popular but what is with the flowery writing? There's stuff like, "the color of nightmares," and "he tasted like midnight," which is fine and all but all through out was just too much. Plus 'Major Spoiler ahead!' Scarlett forgave Jullian way too easily after his lies and deceit is what caused Tella to be kidnapped and led her there. Like I know he's handsome, but GIRL ✋😭"

kc_liz shared a tip "The ending to this book was nearly impossible to predict! The interpretation of magic was unlike any other series while the depth of character building was astounding!! Highly recommend!!"

erica_paccione shared a tip "This was quite honestly the absolute best book I have ever read. I would do almost anything to experience it again for the very first time. Earth-shatteringly good."

kristina_schaus shared a tip "completely gripping from the start to the end. a wonderful story of magic and family love that makes you forget everything else around you while reading it."

kristen_bono shared a tip "I loved it It got me out of a reading slump I’ve been trying to get out of for months and I really like The world building the plot twists and The Whole idea of Caraval and the relationship of the sisters. I also Enjoyed the how Easy it was to read finished it in Two days And I love the cliffhanger I can’t wait to read legendary."

cali_colon shared a tip "The story is so good. You can never seem to predict what will happen next. Then every detail just spills on you. Over all a great book."

eva_matthews shared a tip "10/10. I absolutely loved this book. Every page leaves you wanting more. I can’t wait to start the second book!! #caraval #stephaniegarber"

demigod_mads shared a tip "this is hands down my favorite book series! it's magical and romantic and historical but like nothing you have ever seen, with so much fantastical stuff included. if you liked The Night Circus, this is just the book for you."

camille_9797 shared a tip "I loved this book! I read it in middle school and I’m super excited to read the completed collection, although I might have to reread the first book!"

erin_barger-albu shared a tip "The entire time I was reading I felt like I was trapped in a dream. I was listening to the audiobook so that may have added to it. Strange but good. Sort of like a modern book that pulled themes from Alice in Wonderland"

kat_g_1065 shared a tip "@debra_wolf My reaction was a little bit of surprise but nothing too overwhelming. I thought the ending was alright. Could've been better could've been worse, but this book had me binge reading like none other. It's fantastic with description and immersion. I would give it a try for sure if you're thinking about it :)"

sharlene_sullivan shared a tip "Well it was super interesting, a little too much detail on the romance, and I more so like it when things have real endings, not endings that actually believe in magic at the end but it was a fun story."

katelyn_warner_5072 shared a tip "Beautiful story. Every word makes you see the world in full color and complexity. The story is so amazing and the series keeps your attention completely."

elijah_campo shared a tip "I loved this book I recommend it to everyone who loves to read about adventure, mystery, and a little bit of romance! Such a great book, can’t wait to read the next one!"

cayla_b shared a tip "Cannot stress how much I loved this book. It perfectly captured the awkwardness and fear of teenage life as they step into adult hood as well as tangle us up in a completely consuming mystery. Loved it. Would recommend to anyone!"

emily_rose_8825 shared a tip "I was so swept away! I read the entire series in a week and wanted to order fan made art on red bubble by the weekend. The writing is rich and colourful and of course, we all need a cheesy romance 🤷🏻‍♀️ I REALLY a liked this series"

anna_vanantwerp shared a tip "The twists and turns have you turning the pages fast. My 13 year old daughter is stepping out of her box and reading it now too and loving it."

olivia_1043 shared a tip "Did not know it was a 3 part book but it was a great story. Takes you to another world filled with magic or evil magic. Has a few twists i didnt see coming. Cant wait to read book 2 & 3."

kate_kaiser shared a tip "I really liked the ending and how it all was explained but I don’t think I will read the next books because I don’t care about the sister at all, if there was more of just the two main characters i would read the next"

jazlyn_mui shared a tip "This book was really interesting and a real page turner but I thought the ending was not as strong as other parts of the book. So it kinda ruined it for me. :|"

emma_freeman_2822 shared a tip "Awe loved this world she opened up for us. Although I’m weary of reading the next book. Tella was not a favorite of mine and the next book is focused on her, I can’t tell if I should give it a shot or not."

lilly_thorsheim shared a tip "Favorite book ever. It has drama, suspense, romance, and mystery. Many different twists, turns and unexpected discoverys. Could barely put it down when I started reading. Totally recommend 20/10 👌👍"

rvbfrey shared a tip "I wasn’t sure about this book at first. It started a little sloppy and rushed almost a little immature, like it would be too juvenile for me - but about half way through it totally picks up and I got hooked! A complete mind f***. Tons of twists and turns! Can’t wait to read the second book!"

aleecia_ross shared a tip "I have the whole book set and i read this one already and its amazing its as an amazing plot twist i love ittttt!!! Highly recommend if your into old school reading like british or anything or that left (its and english book) but if you read and hear the voices and everything like i do then I recommend this to you😁"

dustie_jacobs shared a tip "This Series has made it to my top favorites list. I haven't fallen in love with a series like this since Harry Potter. I'm just devouring every book Stephanie Garner is writing. This book is freaking fantastic. I literally am obsessed and can't get enough. This series could easily be a TV show or movie series! #caraval young_adult_fiction"

sabrina_gauthier_4168 shared a tip "I got so immersed within the character experience I couldn't put it down next thing I know the book is finished and it's 6am. Amazing and immersive experience"

journie_perez shared a tip "I love this book so much. The characters 🤌🏼 the writing 🤌🏼 the plot 🤌🏼 I fell in love with the characters and there was so many plot twists. Cried a few times but it was worth it."