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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
Book: Legendary
Author: Stephanie Garber
Rating:
╰┈➤ 4.25/5 ☆☆☆☆☆
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ 10/10!!!
✿ Review ⪼
Since this book is the second in the series, this review will contain spoilers and references to the first book, *Caraval*.
This time, the story is told from Donatella’s perspective, which initially made me both skeptical and a little sad. I had fallen so deeply in love with Scarlett and Julian that I didn’t expect to connect with the protagonists of this book in the same way.
But Tella turned out to be so much more than I had anticipated. She is a fascinating character, and throughout the book, I grew to love and understand her even more.
Once again, Stephanie Garber did not disappoint. Her writing style, her ability to transport readers into another world—it’s simply mesmerizing. I never once had to check the map because the world was already so vividly etched in my mind.
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Dear Legend,
I may still love Julian more, but hats off to you. I knew who you were all along, yet I also know there’s so much more to discover about you. And I want to read it all!
Yours,
G
Author: Stephanie Garber
Rating:
╰┈➤ 4.25/5 ☆☆☆☆☆
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ 10/10!!!
✿ Review ⪼
Since this book is the second in the series, this review will contain spoilers and references to the first book, *Caraval*.
This time, the story is told from Donatella’s perspective, which initially made me both skeptical and a little sad. I had fallen so deeply in love with Scarlett and Julian that I didn’t expect to connect with the protagonists of this book in the same way.
But Tella turned out to be so much more than I had anticipated. She is a fascinating character, and throughout the book, I grew to love and understand her even more.
Once again, Stephanie Garber did not disappoint. Her writing style, her ability to transport readers into another world—it’s simply mesmerizing. I never once had to check the map because the world was already so vividly etched in my mind.
—————————
Dear Legend,
I may still love Julian more, but hats off to you. I knew who you were all along, yet I also know there’s so much more to discover about you. And I want to read it all!
Yours,
G
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.75 ⭐️ and rounding up.
This book definitely had a completely different vibe than Caraval but I still enjoyed it. I think it was easy to expect the same whimsical themes to transition into this book and because that wasn’t the case, I was slightly disappointed.
That’s not to say that the story isn’t still great and engaging it’s just different. I think “middle of a trilogy” books can be kind of hard to write, and I just felt like some of the puzzles/riddles/plot twists didn’t hit as hard and left a bit to be desired. It was also a lot more slow than Caraval which made me want to put the book down more often.
It’s still a really fun read, definitely darker than Caraval and I would still recommend this book!
This book definitely had a completely different vibe than Caraval but I still enjoyed it. I think it was easy to expect the same whimsical themes to transition into this book and because that wasn’t the case, I was slightly disappointed.
That’s not to say that the story isn’t still great and engaging it’s just different. I think “middle of a trilogy” books can be kind of hard to write, and I just felt like some of the puzzles/riddles/plot twists didn’t hit as hard and left a bit to be desired. It was also a lot more slow than Caraval which made me want to put the book down more often.
It’s still a really fun read, definitely darker than Caraval and I would still recommend this book!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated