Caraval is a mysterious fantasy game played once a year, open only to those with special invitations. Scarlett and her sister Tella grew up hearing stories about Caraval and dreaming of taking part. Scarlett writes letters to Legend, the mastermind behind Caraval, for many years, but gives up hope of attending when she is forced into an arranged marriage by her abusive father. However, before the wedding can take place, Scarlett and her sister are whisked away to Caraval by a handsome rogue named Julian. Once there, Tella disappears and becomes the object of the game--the one who finds Tella will be the winner. Scarlett finds romance and deception with Julian as she desperately searches for her sister before losing her forever. This story felt flat to me--I didn't like Tella or Julian, and the mythology of Caraval didn't pique my interest or hold together very well. Middle school readers of romance and fantasy may enjoy it, but there are better books out there for them.
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