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A review by chaptersofamylea
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
“We will try to convince you it's real, but all of it is a per-formance. A world built of make-believe. So while we want you to get swept away, be careful of being swept too far away. Dreams that come true can be beautiful, but they can also turn into nightmares when people won't wake up."
5 ⭐️
Oh the nostalgia of reading this dreamy book again. Within the world of Caraval you never know whats real or make believe, both the main character and the reader always guessing but never being right as there is always something else to make what you thought ruined. Rereading this has given me some hindsight for the series and the spin off, I hope to pick up more hints throughout the reread to see if I can come up with any theories for later on.
I adore Stephanie’s writing style and the world building, its so magical and whimsical but always has an edge. I also love how our MC links colours to feelings, almost like auras.
TWs: kidnap, suicide, abuse
5 ⭐️
Oh the nostalgia of reading this dreamy book again. Within the world of Caraval you never know whats real or make believe, both the main character and the reader always guessing but never being right as there is always something else to make what you thought ruined. Rereading this has given me some hindsight for the series and the spin off, I hope to pick up more hints throughout the reread to see if I can come up with any theories for later on.
I adore Stephanie’s writing style and the world building, its so magical and whimsical but always has an edge. I also love how our MC links colours to feelings, almost like auras.
TWs: kidnap, suicide, abuse
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Suicide