Early Review – Finale (Caraval, Book 3) by Stephanie Garber (5/5 stars)
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Length: 416 pages
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Release Date: May 7, 2019
ISBN-13: 978-1250157669
Stand Alone or Series: 3rd book in the Caraval trilogy
Source: eGalley from NetGalley.com
Rating: 5/5 stars
“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.”
This is the third and final book in the Caraval series. I loved every book in this series and this one was just as fantastic as the previous two. This series is so completely unique and magical I just love every moment of it. This is one of those books that is effortless to read and so completely engaging.
The Fates have been released from their deck and Legend has claimed the throne. Tella is heartbroken to find that Dante is a lie, but relieved to have her mother back. Scarlett stumbles upon even more dangerous secrets. Together they must work to save the kingdom from the machinations of the Fates.
I love stories about the Fates and I really enjoyed this one. All the characters are complex and easy to love and engage with. The settings are amazingly creative and really come alive. This whole story is darkly magical.
Everything was tied up beautifully and I enjoyed all the twists and turns that got us to that point. Garber’s writing flows beautifully and is so easy to read and engage with. I will definitely be checking out more books from her in the future.
Overall this was an amazing conclusion to a fantastic series. I loved everything about it; the whole series was just pure mystery and magic. I would recommend to those who enjoy magical fantasies with a dark edge to them. If you are a fan of the Caraval series this book won’t disappoint!
