Caraval

By Stephanie Garber

Book #1 in the Caraval series

A sister's disappearance in a magical game blurs reality and illusion. Can Scarlett save her before time runs out?

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418 pages· 88,240 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Scarlett's life on a secluded island is upended when her sister, Tella, is kidnapped during the enigmatic Caraval—a magical competition where reality and illusion intertwine. With only five nights to find Tella, Scarlett must navigate a world of deception and danger, questioning what is real and what is mere performance. As the stakes rise, Scarlett faces a race against time to save her sister before she vanishes forever. Will she unravel the mysteries of Caraval, or will she be swept away by its enchanting allure?

From the publisher

Welcome, welcome to CARAVAL, Stephanie Garber’s enchanting, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling fantasy debut about two sisters swept up in a mysterious competition filled with magic, heartbreak, and danger Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful and cruel father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the far-away, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over. But this year, Scarlett’s long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to attend. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season’s Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner. Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, and her sister disappears forever. Continue the adventure in Legendary and Finale–out now!

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