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izzie_chamomilletea's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Of all the books in the Caraval trilogy, this one was my favorite. I was so happy that this book included the pov of both sisters, allowing for a more complete plot progression. This book actually made me like most all the characters, and was most fun to read. It was a great way to wrap up the series. Filled with non stop adventure, new developments, and interesting characters, this book completes the series…. Almost. I love Legend but am also apart of Team Jacks so What I’m saddest about is the ending Jacks got. I feel like he deserves something better and more complete. I understand if he doesn’t end up with Tella… but idk… I feel sad I wanted more then just “he was never seen again”. he’s my favorite villain, he’s the one I love to hate(but mostly love). but I look forward to reading the prequel Once Upon A Broken Heart. Anyways slay this was good! If I were to rank the books I’d go 3>1>2. Sad this series is over and happy.. happy about something for sure.
In my review for book 2(3⭐️), I wrote that I hoped things made more sense in the third book… they didn’t really. I do have some qualms with the writing (namely with what I feel is a misuse and overuse of metaphorical descriptions), but i was just reading this a fun read so me personally, I don’t really care.
In my review for book 2(3⭐️), I wrote that I hoped things made more sense in the third book… they didn’t really. I do have some qualms with the writing (namely with what I feel is a misuse and overuse of metaphorical descriptions), but i was just reading this a fun read so me personally, I don’t really care.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture
Minor: Gaslighting and Death of parent
ssuummeerrn's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Wait…hold on…do I have a new favorite series?
Do I dare admit that this is my favorite series?
Yes
Yes, I do believe that the Caraval series is my favorite.
I can’t wait to re-read this series again! The romance! The villains! The sisters! The magic! Everything about it was just *chefs kiss*.
Can I touch on Scarlet’s and Tella’s relationship really quick? It reminded me so much of my relationship with my younger sister and maybe that is why I loved this book so much! “There is nothing quite so precious as the love of a sister” when I read that line I started to cry! The whole prologue of Finale is one of my favorite things I’ve ever read!
Well done Stephanie Garber! Bravo! I need to order Once Upon a Broken Heart immediately! Her writing style and storytelling ability is amazing! But my favorite thing about these books were the descriptions! I have never seen so many unique adjective and such magnificent imagery.
The descriptive parts might even be better than the exciting, action filled, plot driven scenes!
No, that’s not true…but I loved every word, when in other books I often just skim the descriptive paragraphs.
Ugh! I’m so sad this series is over!
Do I dare admit that this is my favorite series?
Yes
Yes, I do believe that the Caraval series is my favorite.
I can’t wait to re-read this series again! The romance! The villains! The sisters! The magic! Everything about it was just *chefs kiss*.
Can I touch on Scarlet’s and Tella’s relationship really quick? It reminded me so much of my relationship with my younger sister and maybe that is why I loved this book so much! “There is nothing quite so precious as the love of a sister” when I read that line I started to cry! The whole prologue of Finale is one of my favorite things I’ve ever read!
Well done Stephanie Garber! Bravo! I need to order Once Upon a Broken Heart immediately! Her writing style and storytelling ability is amazing! But my favorite thing about these books were the descriptions! I have never seen so many unique adjective and such magnificent imagery.
The descriptive parts might even be better than the exciting, action filled, plot driven scenes!
No, that’s not true…but I loved every word, when in other books I often just skim the descriptive paragraphs.
Ugh! I’m so sad this series is over!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, and Torture
vaniavela's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, and Torture
filipa_maia's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Well, this last book was kinda disappointing! The ending, itself, was good (it was what I was expecting) but the entire book was just boring.
In this third book we have mixed points of view: some chapters are from Scarlet's perspective, other from Tella's. This makes the story very interesting and a nice complement to the other books, since "Caraval" was written from Scarlet's POV and "Legendary" from Tella's.
Overall the story was good: I really appreciated knowing more about the Fates and their powers, and discovering more about Paloma's life and the secret that involves Scarlet.
My problem with this trilogy (especially with this last book) is how long it takes for the story to follow through. Although I enjoyed "Lengendary" (the second book), it sort of dragged the story was well. Maybe, if we could take out of the second and third books everything that was just "filling", this could be one of the best duologies written in the fantasy genre. "Caraval" was such a good first book that I feel that the the other two are just dragging the entire trilogy.
To summarize: this is a very nice story, with good and strong female characters, that will do everything to keep each other (and the men they love) safe. But, it good be perfectly told in just two books what would make this one of the best fantasy stories I've ever read.
In this third book we have mixed points of view: some chapters are from Scarlet's perspective, other from Tella's. This makes the story very interesting and a nice complement to the other books, since "Caraval" was written from Scarlet's POV and "Legendary" from Tella's.
Overall the story was good: I really appreciated knowing more about the Fates and their powers, and discovering more about Paloma's life and the secret that involves Scarlet.
My problem with this trilogy (especially with this last book) is how long it takes for the story to follow through. Although I enjoyed "Lengendary" (the second book), it sort of dragged the story was well. Maybe, if we could take out of the second and third books everything that was just "filling", this could be one of the best duologies written in the fantasy genre. "Caraval" was such a good first book that I feel that the the other two are just dragging the entire trilogy.
To summarize: this is a very nice story, with good and strong female characters, that will do everything to keep each other (and the men they love) safe. But, it good be perfectly told in just two books what would make this one of the best fantasy stories I've ever read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture, Abandonment, Confinement, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Blood, Body horror, Death, and Emotional abuse
katvou's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death, Murder, and Death of parent
Minor: Grief, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Body horror, Gore, Kidnapping, Violence, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Sexual content, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture
nat29's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, and Confinement
Moderate: Abandonment, Death of parent, Grief, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
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