A review by zara_m
Finale by Stephanie Garber

adventurous dark slow-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

3.5

Okay so I read the first book Caraval, like 2 years ago and then bought the next two but I never actually got around to them until now. As with many series, this got worse as we went farther along. I loved the first book and I loved the idea of the game but by Finale, it kind of got to traditional YA fantasy where the main character has to save the world and the usual love triangle. The book wasn't bad but it was basic. I also really hated the constant theme of blood and exchanging and drinking blood it was honestly kind of weird. Overall, it was pretty good but Caraval was the best. I'm going to read Once Upon a Broken Heart and I'm excited to see Jacks's character development.
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