Caraval by Stephanie Garber follows two sisters, Scarlett and Tella, who enter a magical, high-stakes game of deception and intrigue in hopes of winning freedom from their abusive father. Scarlett and Tella Dragna have never left the small island where they were born, where they live under the control of their powerful and cruel father. He has arranged a marriage for Scarlett, and she fears she will never get the chance to fulfill her dream of seeing Caraval—a highly exclusive, once-a-year performance where the audience participates, and the winners are granted one wish.
Just before Scarlett is set to marry, she receives a welcome surprise: an invitation arrives for her and Tella to attend the show. The two sisters set off, only for Tella to be kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind, Legend. The game will revolve around Tella, and whoever finds her first will be crowned the winner.
Scarlett has been told that everything in Caraval is fake—an elaborate performance. However, as she delves deeper into the game, she begins to suspect that something isn’t right. She realizes that if she wants to see her sister again, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game end and her sister disappears forever.
This novel is the first book in a trilogy, and it should be read in order to fully enjoy the immersive experience. I found the book to be spellbinding. The author does a fantastic job of transporting readers into the magical illusion of Caraval. The story is filled with twists, turns, and lies, which can be difficult to keep track of, especially with the many characters involved. The ending took me by surprise and felt like a perfect setup for the next book in the series.
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