Caraval
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction, Fiction & Poetry, General Sci Fi & Fantasy
Paperback Published on: 30/11/2017
£9.99
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Caraval
This book awoke me from my New Year's book coma because of how wonderfully written and enchanting it is. I fell in love with Scarlet and her kind heart alm... READ MORE
Beautiful
A spell-binding fantasy with beautiful descriptives and complicated characters - there were a few clichés but it was so much fun to read.
Magic, lies, love... READ MORE
An ok book
Caraval is a mysterious place, full of wonder and excitement, and most importantly of all, magic. From being a little girl Scarlett has dreamed of going to... READ MORE
A rip-roaring and enchanting adventure!
Think Labyrinth meets The Book of Lost Things and The Night Circus. A game, two sisters separated, and a mysterious carnival where all is not what it seems... READ MORE
A thrilling feast for the senses ...
Caraval received a lot of hype before it had even been published - so, naturally, I was a little hesitant to pick it up, worried that I would be disappoint... READ MORE
An Opulant Read!
Caraval by Stephanie Garber has been HUGE in the book community on social media since it was published and I can’t believe it took me this long to read it... READ MORE
Remember, it's only a game.....
The world of Caraval is a lush and magical one.
Scarlett is set to marry her 'love' only weeks from when she finally receives a letter from Legend himself,... READ MORE
Magical Caraval
Full of all my favourite things: Romance, magic, adventure, fantasy & a great plot that keeps you hooked
I adored this book & found it impossible to put d... READ MORE
Magical
Welcome to Caraval, a magical performance piece like no other run by the mysterious Legend. But is it all really just a game, or is something - or someone ... READ MORE
Enchanting
Caraval was a truly magical read and within a few pages I was transported to the Isle of Trisda and thrown into Caraval along with Tella and Scarlett. Ther... READ MORE
Vibrant, colourful and utterly captivating
Such a good story! The life of Caraval is lush and alive. Not to mention the incredibly beautiful descriptions that Stephanie has chosen to use. People who... READ MORE
A little magic never hurt anybody...
This was such a fun, almost whimsical story.
Scarlett is almost the perfect protagonist. I love her so much, and those magical changing dresses are what m... READ MORE
A star-spangled dream
I didn't expect to love this book as much as I did, as I thought it was going to be based on a more traditional-type circus. Happily for me, this book cont... READ MORE
Light and enjoyable
A quick read with a great plot line, a few twists and some well designed characters! Got me out of a reading slump and I devoured the series within a coupl... READ MORE
A perfect intro into the Fantasy world!
If you want to get into reading Fantasy - Read this! Garber writes in a way, it's very easy to read & understand, but also implements such emotions and tur... READ MORE
Frivolous fairytale
I enjoyed the author’s whimsical writing style and the magical world she created, yet I wasn’t engaged by the story. The romance didn’t feel genuine and th... READ MORE
Alice and wonderland in a blender
I have never read a book quite like this, I’m not sure what I’ve read yet I’m utterly certain on everything I’ve read. The plot was really good but also re... READ MORE
Whimsical magical realism, as Scarlett is challenged to save her sister
Loved the whimsical and wonderous story. There were so many twists and turns I couldn't wait to turn the page. The magical Realism mixed with Scarletts qu... READ MORE
Addictive!
What a beautiful book! I was mesmerized for the entire read, and did not want to put this one down at all!
Scarlett and her sister are stuck living with... READ MORE
A magical delight
Caraval was a whimsical and magical read. I'm continually impressed with Stephanie Garber's imaginative and extensive world building. I thought the pacing ... READ MORE
Great fantasy
I loved the once upon a broken heart series. This series is equally wonderful. I didn’t see the twists and turns coming and am excited for the second book,... READ MORE
Synopsis
Before you enter the world of Caraval, you must remember that it’s all a game...
Welcome to Caraval, where nothing is quite what it seems.
Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year, week-long performance where the audience participates in the show. Caraval is magic, mystery adventure and for Scarlett and her beloved sister Tella it represents freedom and an escape from their ruthless, abusive father. When Scarlett discovers her father has arranged a marriage for her she believes all her hopes of escape have been dashed.
Then the sisters' long-awaited invitations to Caraval finally arrive and it seems their dreams have come true. Yet, no sooner have they entered the confines of Caraval than Tella vanishes, kidnapped by the show's mastermind organiser, Legend.
Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But nonetheless she quickly becomes enmeshed in a dangerous game of love, magic and heartbreak. Real or not, she must find Tella before the game is over, and her sister disappears forever.
A mesmerising, magical and stunningly imaginative debut novel, Caraval is a new favourite with booksellers who compare it with Erin Morgenstern’s bestselling novel The Night Circus.
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- ISBN: 9781473629165
- Number of pages: 416
- Weight: 289g
- Dimensions: 199 x 174 x 26 mm
Customer Reviews
View allExcellent read!
I've been seeing photos of Caraval everywhere on Tumblr and have heard a few brief things about it- so my expectations were rather high already. And let me... READ MORE
My new favourite book of all time
This book surprised me in so many ways. This plot twists kept me guessing from page to page and every time I thought I had it all figured out, the book fli... READ MORE
Remember, it's only a game...
I really enjoyed this book. All the hype was well deserved-comparing it to The Night Circus by Erin Morgernstern (my favourite book). Caraval was definitel... READ MORE
Like No Book I Have Ever Read Before
I went into this book with slihtly low expectations. My friend had recommended Caraval and The Night Circus to me; and after reading the Night Circus I was... READ MORE
Expected more..
Caravel only gets three stars from me purely because I like the idea behind it, and because of it's twists near the end. There was so much more potential t... READ MORE
magnificent!! (spoiler free)
I bought this book after hearing many reviews liken it to The Night Circus, which is a personal favourite of mine, and it's safe to say I wasn't disappoint... READ MORE
Distinctly Underwhelmed
Scarlett and Donatella have an awful life on Trisda with their domineering father and Scarlett has decided that their best way out is through the magic of ... READ MORE
A Fabulous Debut!
So apparently there’s this book called Caraval by debut author Stephanie Garber. You’ve likely been seeing hype about if for the past year. I know I have. ... READ MORE
One of the most innovative, atmospheric and highly original YA novels I've ever read!
Caraval is an annual theatre performance, festival, treasure hunt and life-changing game all wrapped into one magical package. Ever since her mother disapp... READ MORE
Caraval
Excellent, I loved this book and will remember it for some time
Wow!
It's very satisfying when you finally get to read something you've been meaning to for years. Caraval is one of those books for me, and wow, just wow.
It ... READ MORE
Pleasantly surprised
I bought this book as part of a new years resolution to read more.
As soon as I started to read this book I could not put it down. I would definitely reco... READ MORE
New Favourite
If you love the night circus than this is the book for you.
A book full of mystery, suspense, magic and romance this book will have you gripped from the st... READ MORE
enchanting and whimsical
Caraval starts in an island called Trisda. Scarlett is engaged to a mysterious Count she has never met, but she's convinced he's the key to her and her sis... READ MORE
GREAT BUT…
honestly this is such a good debut novel. I liked the plot but one thing, characters. I personally found the main character kind of annoying, doesn’t stop ... READ MORE
Ever wanted to play in a game but it’s a mystery
Just read this book!!
Have you ever thought I’d love to step into a wardrobe a mirror be taken flight by a twister or even discover you are a wizard!
... READ MORE
5 stars
I find it hard to review a book when I've enjoyed it, because i feel like what i enjoyed is everything.
The biggest thing i liked about Caraval was the sis... READ MORE
The reintroduction to my favourite genre that I needed!
This is possibly one of the most talked about books and series in the book lover world! I am a huge fantasy fan but haven’t read much of it lately as I’ve ... READ MORE
The Magical Telling Of An Equally Magical Adventure
This is possibly one of the most talked about books and series in the book lover world! I am a huge fantasy fan but haven’t read much of it lately as I’ve ... READ MORE
WOW
I had read a lot of books in my time but WOW. This book and the following two: Legendary and Finale were mesmerizing. I LOVED it and cannot recommend it mo... READ MORE
Captivating
Everything about this book was pure escapism. There was a twist or a cliffhanger in just about every chapter which kept me reading long into the night. Thr... READ MORE
Magical
I had seen images of Caraval floating around social media a lot so had high expectations, and the book did not disappoint. The world of Caraval has magical... READ MORE
Addicting
I read this book very quickly because I just couldn’t seem to put it down, the characters were so well written that I got lost in them. I love how well Dan... READ MORE
An Utterly Enchanting & Mesmerising Magical Filled Read
’Dreams that come true can be beautiful, but they can also turn into nightmares when people won’t wake up.’
Magical and mesmerising, beautiful and dangero... READ MORE
Sophisticated and intricate
Captivated from the first page....it has it all: intrigue, adventure and two main love stories, not just one! I read too fast sadly....and ordered the othe... READ MORE
Loved it
I was sucked into the story! I loved it so so much! It also had me at the edge of my seat.
Surprisingly great, hard to put down!
Like many other people, I read this book after reading The Night Circus, which I was quite disappointed with. Caraval seemed to be quite well rated, so I d... READ MORE
My favourite!!
Stephanie Garbers book have brought me so much joy. The characters, the story line, and the world are just pure perfection. 10/10 recommend to anyone who l... READ MORE
Totally recommend this book and can’t wait to read the next ones in the series!
I read this book as part of our discord buddy read, really enjoyed it!
It was soo different to what I expected it to be like. I thought it was just goin... READ MORE
For the first half of this book, I was in love.
I could not see how the book was not consistently getting five stars, but I understood by the time I got to the second half. The book has so many twists, m... READ MORE
A Legendary Book
This book is purely perfect. People who like Alice in wonderland are in for a treat. The twists and turn. The wonderland vibes. The sisterly love. The magi... READ MORE
Highly recommend!!!
I loved Caraval with all my heart and wished for it to never end - it took me on a rollercoaster of emotions but I was not disappointed in the end. It was ... READ MORE
Pure magic!
A fantastical, whimsical read, full of twists and turns. The story may end, but rumour is that the game is still unfolding.
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