#caraval
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Overall this book was a quick and enjoyable read. We once again enter the world of Caraval, in all of its magic and mystery. A lot of lore was introduced that wasn’t mentioned in the previous book, which made the story feel very jarring to get into. While the details of the plot were completely new, a lot of the larger plot paralleled the first book in a way that felt too repetitive. That said, I bought in and was happy to enjoy the journey. I’m looking forward to the third installment.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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It’s our book date, Stephanie Garber’s LEGENDARY (with its older sibling CARAVAL)! Here’s what it’s about:
After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister Scarlett from a disastrous arranged marriage. The girls should be celebrating, but Tella isn’t yet free. She made a desperate bargain with a mysterious criminal, and the time to repay the debt has come.
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It’s our book date, Stephanie Garber’s LEGENDARY (with its older sibling CARAVAL)! Here’s what it’s about:
After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister Scarlett from a disastrous arranged marriage. The girls should be celebrating, but Tella isn’t yet free. She made a desperate bargain with a mysterious criminal, and the time to repay the debt has come.
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I cannot resist a fandom mug. My latest came with the Caraval box from @acourtofcandles
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#cozyascanbee - Mug shot Monday
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When I was a kid, we always put the tree up together on the 23rd. Nowadays I tend to put it up a lot earlier
I didn’t put it up last year though - at all - due to severe stress. Which means my cat has never experienced it!
I’ll update you all on her reaction later
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#cozyascanbee - Christmas tree
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What are some of your Christmas traditions?
One of ours is that we decorate our massive tree (4 meters/13ft tall) on the 23rd, and then we get to taste test the Christmas food
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#cozyascanbee - Traditions
#booknerdsandfriends - Snowmen (magical books)
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Every person has the power to change their fate if they are brave enough to fight for what they desire more than anything.
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Here is last month’s Patreon voted Sketch-a-Wish! A snaggle-tooth scene between Jacks and Evangeline from Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber!
I swear, Jacks is a walking bundle of my favorite tropes. Stubborn, cold, full of mystery, but secretly soft for the person he (hates to) luff. Has a token quirk (eating apples) And then this scene! When the pair are put in a precarious position of one endangering the other against the former’s will, and using all of their willpower to fight against it. (Very specific trope!!)
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It’s finally here! Happy release day to Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber! A little illustration to celebrate!
Ever since I first read Legendary, Jacks has always been my favorite character in the series and I was stupidly happy when his spin-off series was announced! I am SO here to learn more about our mysterious Fate and love the clever way Stephanie has woven this new story from the lingering threads left over from Finale. Our new protagonist, Evangeline Fox, is just what we need to pick our heartbroken prince off the floor for this new adventure!
For those of you just picking this up today, I hope you love exploring this as much as I did. New characters, new places (I love winter settings!) And new dynamics introduced to the Caraval universe! It’s truly a modern fairy tale, with lots of kisses …and lots of bites. Absolutely can’t wait for the sequel!
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Legend/Dante Santos from Caraval book series by Stephanie Garber
I love this book series and Legend with all of my heart ✨
“Some things are worth pursuit regardless of the cost.”
Aiko, Caraval
Every person has the power to change their fate if they are brave enough to fight for what they desire more than anything.
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Caraval (Caraval #1) by Stephanie Garber
Japanese Book Cover
Illustration by Tomoko Fijita (藤田知子)
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A heady mix of Sleep No More, Labyrinth, The Princess Bride, and my high school prom. Perfect for those who love fantasy, perfect as a gateway drug for those who think they dislike the genre. Ends with a bang, neatly avoiding the book 1 curse (dopey cliffhangers, eye rolls from readers) with a final reveal that will make you want to high five (or punch?) a stranger. I genuinely cannot wait for book 2.-Cristin
Hello! Several things, so please forgive me for the somewhat long post.
First, I am trying to slowly get back to being able to post here and, to do that, I really just want a clean slate of sorts. So please do not feel bad or freak out if I unfollow you. I am unfollowing pretty much everyone temporarily so I can start from scratch. The fandom has changed a lot, and I just need a clean space to start again.
So, again, PLEASE DO NOT TAKE IT PERSONALLY. I am doing this to everyone purely for the sake of starting over.
Second, TELL ME WHO YOUR FAVORITE BLOGS ARE SO I CAN FOLLOW THEM
I want to know who you love having on your dash who is a positive, interesting, funny or aesthetic blog. Even if that someone is YOU! Please tell me because I want to check out people’s blogs and possibly follow them!
Here are some of my favorite fandoms and things:
- ACOTAR
- Azriel
- Gwyneth
- Gwynriel
- Nessian
- Feysand
- TOG
- Elorcan
- Rowaelin
- Dorian
- Slytherin/Dramione
- Stephanie Garber books
- Jane Austen
- Contemporary romances
- Books - in general
- Loki
- Marvel
- Shadowhunter books
- Infernal Devices
- Ducks
- The Off Campus books
- Disney
- Disney princesses
- Pretty, cute or funny things - just in general
Things I do NOT like:
- Antis - for any fandom, but especially SJM
- Constant drama - can handle in small doses
- People who make fandom a competition
- People who attack other people
- Mint - the food, I like the color
- Ewriel
- FBAA
Note: I am open to blogs who currently post about CC, but please note that I will not be engaging with CC as a fandom for the foreseeable future.
Lastly, again, please don’t be offended if you’re one of the ones I unfollow and possibly have to refollow. I am just trying to create a clean slate for myself.
This was why love was so dangerous. Love turned the world into a garden, so beguiling it was easy to forget that rose petals were as ephemeral as feelings, eventually they would wilt and die, leaving nothing but the thorns.
—Tella Dragna,fromLegendary
Happy solstice and great holidays to you all! I’m probaly going to be a bit busy in the coming days so here’s some festive Donatella & Legend art to tide you over! ✨
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I’m a huge fan of the fact Finale is going to have POV from both Tella and Scarlett Caraval and Legendary from Stephanie Garber are already out, there’s still time to catch up before book 3 is out!
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Second illustration I did for OwlCrate’s Finale box was of Tella and Dante with @SGarberGirl dreamy butterfly dress. It was nice drawing from a whimsical romantic world, trying to make both those illustrations as magical as possible
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27883214-caraval?ac=1&from_search=true
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An other illustration I did for OwlCrate, this time for their Finale special edition book box. Scarlet and Julian from Stephanie Garber ’s Caraval series! :D I can draw roses with closed eyes now
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27883214-caraval?ac=1&from_search=true
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Happy Valentine’s Day from the prince of hearts
Jacks, from @stephanie_garber Once Upon a Broken Heart was just the perfect pick for today. For those of you looking for more Caraval magic, OUaBH def has it!
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book cover redesign:caraval
“No one sees him more than once; they say he wears a different face every game. Beautiful but cruel. I heard he was there when Rosa flung herself out the window, and he didn’t even try to stop her.”
“Monster.”
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