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Caraval

Stephanie Garber

3.88 AVERAGE


I loved this magical world so much. I heard that people got annoyed with Scarlett, but she is basically me so… awkward. I also need me this magical shifting dress because it sounds like a dream.
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Whilst I had some issues with some of the bizarre descriptions (what does midnight taste like exactly?) and with the main relationship (They fell so in love within FIVE days!), I enjoyed it overall. But if you really want a fantastic fantasy novel by Stephanie Garber, I'd recommend 'Once Upon A Broken Heart' instead.
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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes

STOPPP I MISSED THIS SO MUCH EVEN THOUGH SCARLETT AND TELLA HAD ME FUMING

I don't read a lot of YA or SciFi, but I definitely enjoyed this book. If you are able to suspend disbelief at the completely outrageous plot line - but hey, therein lies the fun (!) then this is a super fun read. It continually reminded me of The Night Circus which is a long time favorite of mine.
adventurous challenging mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes