Caraval

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.

This spellbinding tale weaves together sisterhood, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between illusion and reality. Perfect for fans of The Night Circus and readers who crave atmospheric fantasy with heart-pounding stakes. Garber’s lush prose transforms every page into its own kind of magic—a discovery you’ll want to linger over long after the final curtain falls.

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