'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.' Welcome to Caraval, where nothing is quite as it seems. Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year week-long performance where the audience participates in the show. Caraval is Magic. Mystery. Adventure. And for Scarlett and her beloved sister Tella it represents freedom and an escape from their ruthless, abusive father. When the sisters' long-awaited invitations to Caraval finally arrive, it seems their dreams have come true. But no sooner have they arrived than Tella vanishes, kidnapped by the show's mastermind organiser, Legend. Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But nonetheless she quickly becomes enmeshed in a dangerous game of love, magic and heartbreak. And real or not, she must find Tella before the game is over, and her sister disappears forever
Caraval Series
Step into a world of a magical festival where the lines between performance and reality blur. Follow a captivating adventure filled with mystery, intrigue, and romance that will test the courage and wit of its protagonists. Each installment brings new challenges and unexpected revelations within this enchanting fantasy setting. Prepare for a journey of illusions where nothing is quite as it seems.
Recommended Reading Order
Legendary
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
The spellbinding sequel to Sunday Times bestselling Caraval.
Finale
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
"Narrator Rebecca Soler returns for the final installment in the Caraval trilogy... The magic, the fear, the betrayal, and especially the heartbreak are all magnified by her skillful narration. An intense listen that is hard to pause." — AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner Welcome, welcome to Finale, the third and final audiobook in Stephanie Garber’s #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series! A love worth fighting for. A dream worth dying for. An ending worth waiting for. It’s been two months since the Fates were freed from a deck of cards, two months since Legend claimed the throne for his own, and two months since Tella discovered the boy she fell in love with doesn’t really exist. With lives, empires, and hearts hanging in the balance, Tella must decide if she’s going to trust Legend or a former enemy. After uncovering a secret that upends her life, Scarlett will need to do the impossible. And Legend has a choice to make that will forever change and define him. Caraval is over, but perhaps the greatest game of all has begun. There are no spectators this time: only those who will win, and those who will lose everything. Welcome, welcome to Finale. All games must come to an end…
Spectacular
- 217 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Dive into a festive novella set in the enchanting world of the Caraval series! Join Scarlett and Tella as they prepare for Great Holiday Eve Eve in the Meridian Empire, filled with magic, adventure, and love. With stunning illustrations, this tale promises a whimsical holiday experience for all fans and collectors.