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Finale (Returns to Caraval Edition)

Stephanie Garber

4.05 AVERAGE

maribab's review against another edition

3.0

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This was really disappointing or my expectations were just too high…I’m just happy to finish this because now I can start once upon a broken heart !! Also the girls in here are just too young like 16/17 and their love interests are very old immortals it kept bothering me

asyouread's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional reflective tense 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

toasty_crab's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

kozzy17's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional mysterious tense

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I really enjoy the whimsy of this series and the authors imaginative use of descriptive phrase. How she describes color is whimsical and magical.  

skellington1999's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-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: Complicated

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This installment was tense from the very beginning, with higher stakes and a more intricately woven plot. The story alternates between the perspectives of Tella and Scarlett, with each sister navigating her own personal struggles and romantic challenges. At first, some of the romantic subplots felt a bit unnecessary, but they ultimately helped develop the characters and their relationships. The first half of the book is a bit slower, though it offers interesting insights into the sisters’ heritage and the broader world around them.

The second half is far more engaging, with both sisters playing pivotal roles as the plot thickens and the complex dynamics between characters come to the forefront. The story’s romantic and personal arcs feel true to each sister’s personality—Scarlett’s is tender, gentle, and mature, while Tella’s is messy, complex, multifaceted, and fiercely proud. Overall, the latter half delivers a satisfying payoff, making the book a compelling continuation of the series.

agahareading's review against another edition

4.0

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Personal Rating: 4.75 stars

cmdg_9192's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

lex_cd71's review against another edition

4.0

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This was a great ending to the Caraval series!
I loved all the side quests and how everything had a reason in the story.
Stephanie Garber’s writing style is so immersive you truly feel like you are watching a movie instead of reading words on paper. However because of this descriptive writing I will be scarred forever from a scene in chapter 40, IYKYK!
I loved how everything wrapped up and how the relationships truly took shape in the end.

holly_eb's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

bookish_bailey's review against another edition

4.0

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A pretty great finish to this series. It is definitely worth the read overall.

Here is my review with way more details (and spoilers!)-
https://bookishbaileyblog.wordpress.com/2022/02/04/finale-review/