Caraval

Caraval

4.0 (51 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.

Reviews

5.0

This book is so fun and mysterious highly recommend and definitely needs more hype

A great read! Full of mystery, magic and imagination. A story of love, hope and romance versus cruelty and sadness. I look forward to the sequel 'Legendary' to be released in May 2018.

5.0

i can't describe how i am feeling right now because i finished it right now. FIRST OF ALL the ending is is soooo good but soo unwell for me.edit review:"Welcome, welcome to Caraval! The grandest show on land or by sea. Inside you’ll experience more wonders than most people see in a lifetime. You can sip magic from a cup and buy dreams in a bottle. But before you fully enter into our world, you must remember it’s all a game. What happens beyond this gate may frighten or excite you, but don’t let any of it trick you. We will try to convince you it’s real, but all of it is a performance. 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.The greeting to a magic magic world is EVERYTHING TO ME, I'm in lovee with this.

3.0
Ola
Ola @ola
Jan 04, 2026

2.75?It was just ok

A ver.. Sin dudas no es lo que esperaba. Caraval me dejó "recalculando" jajaja.En esta historia conoceremos a las hermanas Scarlett y Donatella, dos jóvenes agobiadas por la severidad y castigos constantes de su padre. Ellas acabarán en la isla de un misterioso personaje llamado Legend, maestro del festival de Caraval. Allí todo puede ser posible, todo puede ser real o una ilusión. El evento principal consiste en una serie de desafíos que harán que al ganador se le conceda un deseo, cualquiera, el que anhele en verdad en su corazón.Durante su estancia en el festival, Tella desaparece y Scarlett debe hacer todo lo que esté a su alcance para encontrala antes que finalice Caraval. Quien la acompañará en su búsqueda es Julián, un marinero del que poco conocemos, y de engañosa personalidad.Si bien algunas cosas de Scarlett me molestan a lo largo de la historia, como un cliché de damicela en apuros que sólo con un matrimonio o su ofrenda como martir se podrá liberar de sus problemas, creo que de a poco toma valor y se hace cargo de sus propias decisiones. El personaje de Julián a mi me enamoró, pero es un poco tedioso no saber nunca si está diciendo la verdad o no, y como esto pasa muchas veces a lo largo de la historia, ya me quería dar por vencida con él

I was confused for about half of it but still really liked it and can't wait to read the next one.

AMAZING. I got fooled so easily though but that one of the best things about the experience 😭✨️✨️✨️

4.0
Grace
Grace @grace42850
Nov 13, 2025

The plot twists actually got me on this one, I read this book 6 years ago and just re read it and it's safe to say I appreciate this book a lot more now then I did then. I would give this 5 stars, but I'm hoping the next books in the series impress me more. I loved the relationships and world building, I can't wait for the next read.

4.0

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❤

4.0

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

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