Caraval

Caraval

4.2 (27 ratings)
Science Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
Format Hardcover
Pages 407
Language English
Published Jan 31, 2017
Publisher Flatiron Books
ISBN-10 1250095255
ISBN-13 9781250095251
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Scarlett Dragna has longed for escape from her mundane life, and when she receives an invitation to the elusive Caraval, her dreams seem within reach. Caraval, famed for its magical performances and mysterious allure, offers not just entertainment but a thrilling competition that captivates its participants and audiences alike. As she and her sister, Tella, are drawn into the enchanting realm, the stakes quickly escalate, intertwining danger and adventure at every turn.

In this captivating world, nothing is as it seems, and trust becomes a fragile thread. Scarlett must navigate a web of secrets and deception to rescue her sister from the clutches of a deeper mystery. Amidst the chaos, she discovers unexpected romance and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The bond between the sisters is put to the test as they face heart-pounding challenges in a land where reality and dreams blur, leaving readers spellbound in this tale of love and resilience.

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miimiies

Mar 22, 2025

Stephanie Garder I will sue you for my mental breakdown This book was everything to me in the past few days and It's killing me that this journey had end up I loved every single thing about this book ( even tella I swear)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 (6 in my head)

tracy

May 12, 2025

Reread and the book is still a 5

emily.l

May 18, 2025

Emotional Palette: absorbing, gripping, imaginative

Dark romantasy with vibes of the night circus that's gripping from the first page

belen

Aug 13, 2025

Relectura de Caraval y como agradezco de tener memoria dory porque no me acordaba de casi nada lo he disfrutado muchisimo y me muero por seguir con la saga ♥

belen

Aug 13, 2025

“Every person has the power to change their fate if they are brave enough to fight for what they desire more than anything.”4'5 STARSMenudo viaje al mágico mundo de Caraval la verdad que tenia muchas ganas de leer este libro porque había muchas expectativas porque veía que a todo el mundo le estaba encantando y aunque no es de esos libros que amas de primeras ni a sus personajes creo que te va ganando poco a poco el mundo y los personajes a medida que vas avanzando sobre todo con scarlett creo que la vas entendiendo y poniéndote en su piel tanto que estas como ella a ciegas en ese mundo no sabes que pensar, que creer, que es real y que no y la historia con julian alñkfjlñkasjf ♥ el momento que julian da un dia de su vida para que no se lleven 2 de ella creo que lo dice todo y que ahí eso no se podia fingir ♥♥♥Y bueno todo ese giro final que nos ayuda a entender todo la verdad que no me lo esperaba, tal vez si esperaba que pasara "algo" pero no todo lo del final vamos que ha sido un libro que me ha enganchado un montón y de no haber tenido que trabajar seguro que me lo hubiera leído en un plis es de los típicos que no sueltas y menos mal que tenia a mis niñas

jessica.pi

Aug 29, 2025

"Whatever you've hear about Caraval, it doesn't compare to the reality. It's more than just a game or a performance. It's the closest you'll ever find to magic in this world."Before I picked up Caraval I'd heard from several people online that it was like The Night Circus. Which actually made me hesitant to read it because I didn't particularly enjoy reading The Night Circus. But after reading some reviews on GR a lot of people who had actually read the book said it wasn't anything like TNC and I can now agree and say it wasn't.I enjoyed reading this book and liked exploring this world and getting to know Scarlett as a character. However, she wasn't really a character I could relate to. Her mindset really didn't help her as she went through Caraval and that's putting it mildly. Her inability to take risks really hindered her progress in Caraval at the beginning. We saw some small amount of character development nearer the end of the book but that's not totally surprising as people like Scarlett can't change majorly overnight. But the amount of growth was fitting for her personality as a character. With the other characters in this books, I personally didn't really feel much connection with any of them and didn't find the characters that likeable. But that could just be because they're all so damn mysterious and everyone keeps telling everyone else different things and you kinda just end up more confused than when you started? It kinda gave me a headache at some points.Conclusion:Overall, I liked Caraval for the magical atmosphere and how interesting the world is which is why I rated it 4 stars.However, I really didn't connect with the characters so if I didn't find the world so interesting it probably would've been 3 stars.

maria.khan

Sep 30, 2025

4.5 stars ✨I think this was a very fast paced book which I liked coz there were no dull moments.I really liked the writing and the world it was just so magical.The clues were interesting.Loveddd Scarlett and Julian I love how she understood him at the end and forgave him. Didn't really like TellaOH AND WHEN JULIAN WAS REVEALED TO HAVE BEEN LYING BUT THEN HE STILL CARED FOR HER AND "HE WAS STILL HER JULIAN." LIKE AAAAAAH Almost cried when Julian "died" He's such a cutie patootie

melissa.ri

Oct 19, 2025

Muy linda la parte fantastica y el mundo magico, pero el romance de scar y julian pudo haber tenido una mejor resolución, son divinos btw❤

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