Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are all eagerly anticipating.
This week I’m waiting on Caraval by Stephanie Garber. I love a good fantasy and this one centers around a traveling circus of sorts. At least that’s what I picture when I read the blurb. I picture a grand scale circus where the audience participates in the games. This time though the main character’s sister is the game and she has to participate to find her. I like that the book is focused on family instead of romance (though I’m sure romance will be a part as well). It’s a nice deviation from the typical YA trope.
Caraval by Stephanie Garber Published by Flatiron Books on 2017-01-31
Length: 416 pages
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Welcome, welcome to Caraval―Stephanie Garber’s sweeping tale of two sisters who escape their ruthless father when they enter the dangerous intrigue of a legendary game.
Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the far-away, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over.
But this year, Scarlett’s long-dreamt of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season’s Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner.
Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But she nevertheless becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic with the other players in the game. And whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, a dangerous domino effect of consequences is set off, and her sister disappears forever.
About Stephanie Garber
Stephanie Garber grew up in northern California, where she was often compared to Anne Shirley, Jo March, and other fictional characters with wild imaginations and stubborn streaks. When she’s not writing, Stephanie teaches creative writing, and dreams of her next adventure.
What are you not-so-patiently waiting on this Wednesday?
Caraval totally lives up to the hype, it’s amazing and beautiful and magical, and I could go on and on about it! I adore this book, and I’m confident that you will too ^_^ Awesome pick!
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I’ve seen this one around a good bit, but I’m not sure if I’ll read it or not. Hope you enjoy it!
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The cover is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this…
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Nice! Been seeing SO much buzz over this one! Kind of intrigued by it now! LOL! Can’t wait to give it a try! Hope you end up loving it too!
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