Caraval

Stephanie Garber

In a world where magic is a whispered legend, Scarlett has always dreamed of escaping her oppressive life and witnessing the legendary Caraval, a once-a-year spectacle where the audience becomes part of the show. When an invitation finally arrives, she and her sister Tella are whisked away to the dazzling, dangerous performance, only for Tella to be kidnapped by the enigmatic mastermind, Legend. Scarlett must now navigate a treacherous game of love, illusion, and heartbreak, racing against time to find her sister before the five nights of Caraval conclude and Tella is lost forever. Stephanie Garber crafts a mesmerizing tale of sisterly devotion, where the lines between reality and performance blur, and the greatest magic lies in the courage to defy fate.

Stephanie Garber

Donatella Dragna has escaped her tyrannical father and helped free her sister from an unwanted marriage, but her own freedom comes at a dangerous price. Bound by a bargain with a mysterious criminal, she must uncover the true identity of Caraval’s elusive master while competing in the dazzling, perilous game once again. As Tella navigates royal intrigue, forbidden romance, and deadly secrets, she discovers that appearances can be as deceptive as the game itself. A richly atmospheric fantasy of family, sacrifice, ambition, and illusion, this sequel deepens the series’ spellbinding world with twists at every turn.

Stephanie Garber

As the magical games of Caraval draw to a close, the fate of an empire rests on a dangerous struggle for power, inheritance, and love. Tella is determined to challenge the newly crowned ruler and awaken the mother whose hidden past may change everything, while Scarlett sets her own high-stakes contest in motion to decide her future. With the Fates unleashed and old secrets resurfacing, the sisters must navigate shifting loyalties, forbidden magic, and choices that could cost them their hearts—or their lives. A lush, twist-filled conclusion, this finale explores the bonds of family, the peril of ambition, and the blurred line between illusion and truth.