Caraval (Caraval #1) by Stephanie Garber - Restarting June 15th 2025

[Jackie]

Chapter 41: (view spoiler)[While this is still not a favorite, it has gotten better. This book just has twist after twist. I am glad they finally got rid of their father, but the count is still there to hastle them. I'm so happy Julian and Dante are alive, but how does any of this set up for the next book? If Casper wasn't Legend, then who is? I think there is more to the story behind their mother leaving than is being said at the moment and am curious to see if it is revealed. (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

Laura wrote: "66% [spoilers removed]"

I agree. (view spoiler)[Sure, I felt bad that Dante died, but I really didn't feel as though I got to know him and I didn't really see his purpose in the book. (hide spoiler)]

[Jackie]

Finished: (view spoiler)[I'm happy for Scarlett and Julian. Who was the guy that gave Tella the note? Why was it signed "friend" and not "Legend" if that's who she says she's been working with? We'll finally get to see their mother! Plus, it looks as though Tella knows more about her than she's letting on. (hide spoiler)]

[Laura]

I finished it too. (view spoiler)[I don't know... I liked the book but it was kind of 'meh'. So everything was a plan to get rid of their father and Legend was really helping them... I don't know if I got everything. Is Legend good or evil? I still want to read the second book though. (hide spoiler)]

[Haley]

My library finally ordered this book so I'll be joining, but just really late.

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting April 3rd 2017. Happy Reading ☺

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[Siobhan]

cant wait to get started

[Siobhan]

chapter one (view spoiler)[ the letters are very interesting i know this isnt really a spoiler but if you dont know the letters are at the start it will spoil the fun :) (hide spoiler)]

[Siobhan]

chapter 2 (view spoiler)[ i want to slap their dad in the face with a shovel (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

I have been meaning to read this since it came out, so I will join with you guys :)

[Dannii]

siobhan wrote: "chapter one [spoilers removed]"

I wasn't expecting them so it was such a nice surprise, for me. I love additions like this in a book

[Dannii]

siobhan wrote: "chapter 2 [spoilers removed]"

AGREED!!!

[Dannii]

1/4: (view spoiler)[Already insanely hooked. My favourite part, so far, is when Scarlett and Julian are traversing through the town, which has become inexplicably fantastical with the proximity of Caraval:

"The following row of abandoned shops boasted a series of fantastical things. Fallen stars. Seeds to grow wishes. Odette's Ocular (Available in four colours.) "Those would be nice," Scarlett muttered." (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

2/4: (view spoiler)[This is giving me serious Alice in Wonderland vibes... Curios and curioser! I am loving this fantastical world!

Scarlett and Tella's relationship is such an intense and intriguing one. They are obviously close, but Tella seems more selfish than her sister. Perhaps I only think that because we are seeing this through Scarlett's perspective, though.

Although it felt quite obvious to me that Scarlett was going to develop feelings for Julian, I like the way their relationship is developing. It doesn't feel too instantaneous or tropey. (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

3/4: (view spoiler)[I am still enjoying this, but I preferred it when the focus was on the game rather on the romance. Also, I still don't completely trust Julain... (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

4/4: (view spoiler)[Geeeez!!! Plot twist after plot twist! I truly felt how Scarlett did, as I had no idea what was true, what was a lie, and what was an act! (hide spoiler)]

[Abby]

Chapter 12: (view spoiler)[Scarlett seriously needs to loosen up. a little. Someone's got her panties in a twist! (hide spoiler)]

[Abby]

Chapter 22: (view spoiler)[Surely Julian can't be Legend. Also did he just kill Dante?! (hide spoiler)]

[Abby]

Chapter 33: (view spoiler)[Seriously hoping that Julian didn't just die. (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Abby wrote: "Chapter 33: [spoilers removed]"

My heart legit stopped, whilst reading this part :(

[Abby]

Finished: (view spoiler)[I still don't completely trust Julian. Sorry not sorry. (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Abby wrote: "Finished: [spoilers removed]"

Same!

[Kim at Divergent Gryffindor]

Chapter 1: (view spoiler)[ Omg the letters sound so eloquent (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 3: (view spoiler)[ Omg so the reason why Tella wanted to blame Scarlet is to prevent her sister from getting hurt by their father. What a twisted father they have! Also, what the heck is up with removing the seals? (hide spoiler)]

[Kim at Divergent Gryffindor]

siobhan wrote: "chapter 2 [spoilers removed]"

Same!

[Kim at Divergent Gryffindor]

Chapter 9 (view spoiler)[ Julian is sketchy af. (hide spoiler)]

[Kim at Divergent Gryffindor]

Chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ I don't know how Scarlet would survive without Julian. Good thing he was let in! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 17 (view spoiler)[ Why did Julian retrieve the earrings for Scarlet? There's just so much mystery surrounding him! (hide spoiler)]

[Kim at Divergent Gryffindor]

Chapter 23 (view spoiler)[ It would be a bummer if he's really Legend. I so hope he's not. The thing about her grandma is not surprising.
What is up with Dante though? (hide spoiler)]

[Najma]

Chapter 7 (view spoiler)[ come back yesterday, seeds to grow wishes, glasses to see future (available in 4 colors) I love this place, it's so enchanting! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 15 (view spoiler)[ Scarlett is such an idiot. Of all things she could have asked, she asked about her fiance who had nothing to do with anything. However, i wonder who was he actually talking about, because I am pretty sure she is not going back home or getting married to that guy. (hide spoiler)]

[Kim at Divergent Gryffindor]

Estrella wrote: "Chapter 7 [spoilers removed]

Chapter 15 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ exactly! Sometimes Scarlet is annoying because she's so naive. I'm enjoying the book overall though. (hide spoiler)]

[Kim at Divergent Gryffindor]

Chapter 33 (view spoiler)[ I'm still wishing that Julian will show up sometime, alive and whole, even if that's naive. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 37 (view spoiler)[ Oh my goodness why is Tella so stubborn? She says she believes Tella, but there's always a "but". UGH!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Kim at Divergent Gryffindor]

40 (view spoiler)[ Oh my goodness what did Tella do? Where is Legend?

Oh my God, Tella is back!!!! Kind of knew it, kind of not. (hide spoiler)]

[Kim at Divergent Gryffindor]

Finish (view spoiler)[ Omg thank God Julian and everyone else is alive, and Julian is sincere about Scarlet. Although I think there's still a lot more secrets in this world. Good thing there's a second book, and it's a book I need to read soon! I'm wondering what Tella's end of the bargain was. (hide spoiler)]

[Najma]

Chapter 17 (view spoiler)[ I wonder what Julian is up to? something everything is off about him. why did he retrieve those earrings? and what's his purpose? (hide spoiler)]

Just started Chapter 19 (view spoiler)[ The effect of the cider reminds me of those games in which everything turns black and white and only the clue remains colored. I wonder if it is one of those (hide spoiler)]

[Najma]

I need a movie adaptation of this!! I can never visualize Caraval like the author wants me to!

[Najma]

Chapter 22 (view spoiler)[ a streak of grey hair appeared because she died, this sounds familiar, i read something like this in another book, but i can't remember. Also many questions are raised is legend is Julian, that doesn't make sense (hide spoiler)]

[Najma]

Chapter 37 (view spoiler)[ if everyone dies, what will happen to the story? I have a feeling Julian is not actually dead, i thought he had a bigger role in the story. Maybe legend took a day of his life and pretended to kill him? But that wouldnt work with the blood loss (hide spoiler)]

[Najma]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Tella seems like a more interesting character, I want more of her POV (hide spoiler)]

[Danielle ♥]

Dannii wrote: "2/4: This is giving me serious Alice in Wonderland vibes... Curios and curioser! I am loving this fantastical world!

Scarlett and Tella's relationship is such an intense and intriguing one. They a..."

(view spoiler)[Tella really drove me nuts to be honest. But I did really enjoy going on that adventure with them. And I totally saw Scar and Julien getting together too LOL! (hide spoiler)]

[Danielle ♥]

Finished - final thoughts (view spoiler)[I kept thinking their Dad would turn out to be Legend!!! Then, when her fiance showed up, I was convinced he was Legend!!! I never thought it was Julien. I was convinced it was that dude, the funny name, the one who "killed" Julien, until he confessed he wasn't. But, I didn't expect Tella to have such a role in the game; of all my predictions, that wasn't one of them. (hide spoiler)]

[Danielle ♥]

Estrella wrote: "Chapter 37 [spoilers removed]"

Nice! I didn't see that coming. I thought he had (view spoiler)[really died (Julien). (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 5th of May 2017

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[Maddie]

Thanks!

[Maddie]

5th - pg 40
6th - pg 80
7th - pg 120
8th - pg 160
9th - pg 200
10th - pg 240
11th - pg 280
12th - pg 320
13th - pg 360
14th - end

[Maddie]

So that's my schedule :) Each 10 pages is 10% for those of you with ebooks. Not sure how many chapters it is, because they have different amount of pages.

[Cheryl]

I'm up for this! Been meaning to read Caraval since I got it on the release date!

[Maddie]

Oh cool!

[Maddie]

Alright all set and started this one :)

[Maddie]

I'll post my updates in % because that way no matter what edition others are reading it'll be the same :)

3% (view spoiler)[Oh wow all those letters! And typically he would reply as soon as she doesn't want to see him anymore :/ (hide spoiler)]

This book has such a bigger font that what I'm used to now XD I just read 2 adult books.. One of them The Night Circus, of which this has been compared to, so I'm interested with this one.

[Maddie]

10% (view spoiler)[Okay so clearly Scarlett will win the wish, as this is a YA novel and totally predictable.

At first I couldn't believe the way Tella just dumped Scarlett in it! And then I realised why they were each blaming the other. Because they didn't want the other to get hurt.

I like the way they're stealing Scarlett away with them, leaving the Isle. I can already tell their father will be the nightmare in this story.
(hide spoiler)] I already like this book! The mysteriousness, the daring. I'll definitely be staying up to date :D

[— Massiel]

Maddison wrote: "5th - pg 40
6th - pg 80
7th - pg 120
8th - pg 160
9th - pg 200
10th - pg 240
11th - pg 280
12th - pg 320
13th - pg 360
14th - end"

I'll do this!